We say: The Beast has been updated with a new midsole material called MoGo that is lighter and designed to be more durable. The shoe also features deeper grooves in the outsole to help diffuse impact forces in the heel and increase flexibility in the forefoot. According to our Shoe Lab tests, the Beast is the firmest shoe in this guide yet is still relatively flexible. We recommend this shoe for bigger runners with flat arches who need maximum motion control. Note: The Ariel, the women's version of this shoe, received the same updates as the Beast.

Wear-testers say: "They don't feel like army boots as some motion-control shoes do." --Ryan Mancini, 24, Allentown

"Excellent breathability in the upper." --Tim Lamber, 36, Allentown

Average Reader Rating: 4.7 stars (7 reviews)

5 stars
Great ride...put a lot of miles on the Beast. This was my first pair Brooks and will have a hard time purchasing anything else! I highly recommend the Beast 6..
Submitted by: jeff, omaha,

5 stars
Great shoe for long runs. No burns, confortable..
Submitted by: Tom, SP, TX

5 stars
This shoe is by far the most comfortable motion control/stabilizer in the market today. During my last purchase of new shoes, I decided to try many more competitors shoes but none felt as great and as comfortable. My only con is the price but hey - you get what you paid for. RRJ.
Submitted by: Roberto, Austin, TX

5 stars
As a larger runner 210+ lbs,I have been running in the Brooks Beast for years. It is durable and provides the best feel of any shoe on the market for bigger people. .
Submitted by: Ken, Germantown, MD

5 stars
This is the first running shoe I have ever had that does not cause my bunion to hurt. I have also stopped using my orthotics with this shoe. Great support and not as heavy as you would expect from a motion control shoe..
Submitted by: Tayler, Altamonte Springs, FL