Racing shoe · Stability · Road · 8.6 oz · 28/16mm stack · 12mm drop
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock.
How it ranks
The Brooks Racer ST 5 is one of the strongest racing shoes in our data. Value and comfort are its strongest sub-ratings. Looks scores well below its other sub-ratings. The rating is based on 13 runner reviews.
Confidence
How settled the rating is against every other rated shoe. A shoe can rate high on confidence with relatively few reviews of its own when its product line has a long record and external ratings from retailer sites agree. Confidence is low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.
Confidence
86 High
Based on
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“Could run faster with higher cadence for longer with no issues despite less cushioning”
“They lose cushion pretty fast, then feel worn out”
“Very good for long tempos, fast runs, and marathon racing”
“Can be looked at as either a very lightweight trainer or a very supportive racer”
“They're light, fast, and give a little bit of stability”
“Great blend of stability and lightweight”
“Sensation of being able to run fast in it if needed”
“Heel drop (12mm) is important to my health”
“Shoe laces are horrible”
56% 5/9
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5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Aug 29, 2014
65 mpw training for a half marathon
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Aug 27, 2014
60 mpw training for a marathon
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Aug 27, 2014
40 mpw training for ultramarathons
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