Brooks Transcend

Name: Brooks Transcend
Brand: Brooks
Rating: 4.3 (17 reviews)

Daily trainer · Stability · Road · 11.1 oz

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The Brooks Transcend 2 replaced it

How it ranks

The Brooks Transcend ranks below most daily trainers in our data. Durability and cushioning are its strongest sub-ratings. Value scores well below its other sub-ratings. The rating is based on 17 runner reviews and 2 other rated shoes in the Transcend product line.

Decent

Overall

Decent 72

Durability

Very good 90

Cushioning

Good 85

Comfort

Decent 79

Appearance

Below average 68

Value

Below average 60

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.

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Confidence

83 Moderate

Moderate 83

Based on

The bars show roughly how much each source contributes to this shoe’s rating. Their influence depends on how many reviews we’ve collected, how many earlier versions are in the product line, and the external ratings available.

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What runners say

“Routinely goes over 800 miles in a single pair before the upper or soles begin to break down.”

5/5 Full review 100 mpw training for a marathon

“Lots of support for pronation, but the shoe isn't stiff.”

4/5 Full review 55 mpw training for a marathon

“The sole material is thin and wears easily, especially in the forefoot area.”

4/5 Full review 35 mpw training for a marathon

“Their responsiveness, soft ride, and incredible durability quickly made a believer out of my caveman-like feet.”

5/5 Full review 100 mpw training for a marathon

“Comfortable, lighter-than-expected shoe with enough stability for a big runner.”

4/5 Full review 35 mpw training for a marathon

“Overall heavy and does not feel very responsive.”

3/5 Full review 20 mpw training for a half marathon

“Super cushioned and comfortable with lots of miles.”

4/5 Full review 55 mpw training for a marathon

“Heavy but very soft and comfortable.”

4/5 Full review 50 mpw training for a half marathon

“Excellent for easy or longer days at a slower pace.”

4/5 Full review 50 mpw training for a half marathon

“Way more responsive than expected.”

5/5 Full review 50 mpw training for a marathon

“Great ride, perfect fit for my foot.”

5/5 Full review 10 mpw training for sprints

“Great cushioning and toe box.”

5/5 Full review 50 mpw training for a marathon

“Good alternative but is getting pricy.”

5/5 Full review 30 mpw training for a half marathon

“Not worth the price tag.”

3/5 Full review 20 mpw training for a half marathon

Prefer this shoe over another

67% 4/6

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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.

Pros

Reviewers consistently praise the soft cushioning and the roomy toe box.
Reviewers report very high mileage before uppers or soles break down, one routinely past 800.
Runners find it comfortable for easy, slower and longer efforts.

Cons

Averaging 11.1 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is well above the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers for sale, and several reviewers call it heavy.
It lists at $160, above the $150 median for daily trainers for sale, and value is its lowest-rated dimension.
One reviewer finds the sole material thin and quick to wear at the forefoot.