Brooks Malaysia

Shoe sizes for running shoes generally differ from shoe sizes of your slippers, sandals or high heels. You need to use a regular running shoe or sports shoe, to find out your Brooks shoe size. Any brand of sports shoes will do, as the metrics are generally the same.

US size

Brooks uses US size, as it is an American brand. Therefore, for easy communication, it is best to use US size.

On a Brooks shoe box, you can find its US size, UK size, EURO size and CM size. Just in case you do not know your US size, but you know your UK / EURO / CM size, you can easily find your US size equivalent.

How do I convert from UK size to US size?

If you are male, your US size is the same as your UK size + 1. If you are female, your US size is the same as your UK size + 2.

For example, if you male, and you are UK 9, then you are US 10. If you are female, and you are UK 6, then you are US 8.

How much is a half US size difference?

Every increase of one US size is the same as an increase of 1 CM size. For example, men’s US 10 is 28 CM, and men’s US 11 is 29 CM. The same principle works for women’s sizes as well.

Therefore, every half US size differs by half CM.

The CM metrics is basically the length of the insole. Therefore, it is the same for both male and female.

What is my men’s US size equivalent, if I am a woman?

This situation arises if you are female, but your feet are too big for women’s sizes. Therefore, your only option is to try a men’s size.

Men’s US size is equivalent to women’s US size – 1.

For example, if your women’s size is US 11 (which does not exist), then your men’s size is US 10.

Shoe width

Another factor to look out for is the shoe width. Asians generally have wide feet, because we were barefooted at home since we were born. Westerners tend to have narrower feet, because they wear shoes indoors at home. This is just a general observation, but it is also generally true.

For men, normal width is D, wide is 2E, and extra wide is 4E. Asian men generally have 2E width.

For women, normal width is B, wide is D. Asian women generally have D width.

All information can be seen on the box

Point to note: You may not always find the colour of your choice to match the width of your choice. Every Brooks model comes at a particular colour, for a particular width. For example, the men’s Glycerin 10 in 2E width comes in red, while D width comes in blue.

For further clarification, please feel free to check with a Brooks Consultant.

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You are looking for a pair of trail shoes. This may help you narrow down your choices.

Generally, there are 2 broad categories to choose from – the Core Shoes category, or the Pure Project category.

If you want a sturdy, hardy, tough shoe with good traction, and you don’t mind a little extra weight, then look for one from the Core Shoes category. If you want it to be as light as possible, go straight for the Pure Project category.

Core Shoes Category

The Adrenaline ASR is good for wide feet, with overpronatation. Its width is a little wider for comfort. It has an in-built DRB rollbar, for anti-pronation purposes.

Sample from women’s Adrenaline ASR series

The Cascadia is good for feet with normal width, with no overpronation. It does not come with an anti-pronation factor, which you do not need if you do not overpronate.

Sample from women’s Cascadia series

If you are an “elitist”, then the Adrenaline GTX may suit you. It is the most expensive trail shoe, and has the most impressive features. It comes with Goretex technology, which makes it water resistant and extremely durable. Very good for hard core trail runners. Its construction mirrors the Adrenaline GTS (from the road running category), and is suitable for overpronators.

Sample from men’s Adrenaline GTX series

Ghost GTX is the Adrenaline GTX’s twin brother. Similar in every way, except that is construction mirrors the Ghost (from the road running category). Suitable for neutral arch feet, with no pronation.

Sample from men’s Ghost GTX series

Pure Project Category

The Pure Grit is the one you are looking for, if the weight factor matters the most to you, and you want your trail shoe to be as light as possible. It is suitable for neutral arch feet with no pronation. You can’t go wrong with this choice, if you are a minimalist runner or barefoot enthusiast.

Sample from men’s Pure Grit series

For further explanation on finding the perfect trail shoe for you, contact a Brooks Consultant.

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You have narrowed down your choices to get a pair of shoes from Pure Project series. But which one should you go for?

For easy understanding, let’s use a few key metrics to measure the differences, on a scale of 1.0 to 5.0 (1.0 being the least and 5.0 being the most). We will measure it in terms of weight, width and cushioning. Therefore, a “1.0″ for weight means it is extremely light, a “1.0″ for width means it is extremely narrow, and a “1.0″ for cushioning means it is non-existent.

Pure Connect

Pure Connect is meant for the neutral foot, with no pronation. It is the lightest Pure Project shoe (before Pure Drift was released). However, your feet has to be the narrow to fit into these. The designs for the Pure Connect tend to look the “sharpest”.

Weight – 2.0, width – 1.0, cushioning – 2.0

Sample from men’s Pure Connect series

Pure Flow

It is also meant for the neutral foot, with no pronation. It is slightly wider than the Pure Flow. So if the Pure Connect does not fit you because of the width, then the Pure Flow is the perfect alternative.

Weight – 2.5, width – 2.0, cushioning – 2.5

Sample from women’s Pure Flow series

Pure Cadence

The Pure Cadence is good for the flat foot, with mild pronation. By definition, a minimalistic shoe is built with as little material as possible, hence it is not supposed to have “cushioning” as a characteristic. But for the sake of discussion, if “cushioning” were to be measured among all Pure Project shoes, the Pure Cadence will give you the most cushion.

Weight – 3.0, width – 2.0 cushioning – 3.0

Sample from men’s Pure Cadence series

Pure Grit

This is a trail shoe, in its minimalist version. Trail shoes are usually made to be hardier and bulkier than road running shoes. If you want to feel light on your feet while running trails, hiking a hill or trekking a rough terrain, then the Pure Grit is a good choice.

Weight – 3.0, width – 2.0, cushioning – 3.0

Sample from men’s Pure Grit series

Pure Drift

The Pure Drift is the lightest of all Brooks shoes! If you like something that allows your feet to feel almost naked, then this is the one you are looking for. It is also a good alternative for the Pure Connect, if your feet are too narrow for it. The Pure Drift is roomy at the toe box, and it goes well for neutral feet with no pronation.

Weight – 1.0, width – 2.5, cushioning – 1.0

Sample from the men’s Pure Drift series

P.S. the numerical scale used for key metrics (weight, width and cushioning) are relative among Pure Project shoes only. It is merely a qualitative measure to compare one Pure Project shoe against another, for easy understanding. Therefore, a “3.0″ for weight does not mean it is heavy like a brick, nor does “3.0″ for cushioning mean it is as pillowy as a core shoe, e.g. Glycerin 10. Generally, all Pure Project shoes are lighter than any other shoe.

To find out if your feet are neutral arch or flat foot, or whether your feet are considered narrow, or whether you need a shoe with just a little bit more cushioning, contact a Brooks Consultant.

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So, you are looking for your first pair of Brooks running shoes? Here are a few guidelines that may help you to make the right purchase.

What do you want it for?

If you are looking for running shoes, or shoes for activities that involve footwork, then you have come to the right place. We do not carry basketball shoes, badminton shoes or football shoes. But if you want a good pair of shoes to do general running, we are specialists in this area.

Which type of shoes do I need?

If you are looking for shoes to do general running, with no specific preference on terrain, then you have 2 ranges to choose from – the Brooks core shoes, or Brooks Pure Project.

Do I need Brooks core shoes?

If you are a beginner, and you are looking for a pair of shoes to start you off in the right direction, the Brooks core shoes (or training shoes) is the recommended option. It is best for injury prevention, comfort and has anti-pronation capabilities. If you do not want knee pains, muscle aches or sprained ankles, the Brooks core shoes range is most effective to lessen it, or avoid this from happening. You do not want to start your running life with an unhappy experience.

Brooks core shoes

The Brooks core shoes come in 4 categories – Neutral, Guidance, Support and Control. Each type caters to a different foot arch and pronation type. To learn more about your foot’s condition and which category is suitable for you, look for a Brooks Consultant.

If you are heavy (or think that you are heavy), and intend to run long distances, and expect the shoe to go the distance with you, then a Brooks core shoe is your best bet.

Do I need  a Brooks Pure Project shoe?

If the description above does not fit your needs, the Pure Project range is your next best bet.

Pure Project best fits the type of people who like to feel light, run fast and look trendy.

Most runners use Pure Project shoes as a racer (for running a race). They train with Brooks core shoes. But on race day, they use Pure Project to fly. Pure Project shoes are very light! Yes, it may help you shave a few seconds or minutes to hit your personal best. If you are the competitive type, this will appeal to you.

The look of a Pure Project shoe is more trendy too. If you are fashion conscious, and you would want to wear this to the shopping mall without looking “weird”, then Pure Project is your fashionable option.

Brooks Pure Project shoes

Pure Project comes in 4 categories – Pure Connect, Pure Flow, Pure Cadence and Pure Drift. To learn more about the differences of these 4 categories, look for a Brooks Consultant.

We hope these simple guidelines will help you to make a right purchase.

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