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.
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
83 Moderate
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.
“Routinely goes over 800 miles in a single pair before the upper or soles begin to break down.”
“Lots of support for pronation, but the shoe isn't stiff.”
“The sole material is thin and wears easily, especially in the forefoot area.”
“Their responsiveness, soft ride, and incredible durability quickly made a believer out of my caveman-like feet.”
“Comfortable, lighter-than-expected shoe with enough stability for a big runner.”
“Overall heavy and does not feel very responsive.”
“Super cushioned and comfortable with lots of miles.”
“Heavy but very soft and comfortable.”
“Excellent for easy or longer days at a slower pace.”
“Way more responsive than expected.”
“Great ride, perfect fit for my foot.”
“Great cushioning and toe box.”
“Good alternative but is getting pricy.”
“Not worth the price tag.”
67% 4/6
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale
Each dot is one rated shoe for sale, placed by its rating and by how much evidence sits behind it. Shoes toward the top right are both well rated and well established.
Better Shoes Rating
Each dot is one version of the Transcend, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.
Release year
2018 · 5 reviews
86 Good
70 Confidence
2015 · 1 review
78 Decent
31 Confidence
Transcend This shoe
2014 · 17 reviews
72 Decent
83 Confidence
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
5/5
Overall
GaryB · Aug 28, 2014
50 mpw training for a marathon
5/5
Overall
iRUNwithSCISSORS · Aug 27, 2014
100 mpw training for a marathon
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