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Back to Results Brooks Vapor 7 Manufacturer: Brooks Price: $80 Reviewed in: Nov 2006 Shoe Guide Runner's World Awards: Best Buy Shoe Type: Stability See Specifications Runner's World Awards: Best Buy We say: After four years away from the U.S. market, the Vapor is back. The shoe delivers some advanced features for the price, boasting firmer foam on the medial (inner) side and a reinforced arch that uses a plastic strip to help the shoe transition smoothly from heel-strike to toe-off. The Vapor also boasts a tough carbon-rubber outsole for improved durability and a layer of foam under the sockliner to enhance the shoe's feel right out of the box. Recommended for runners with normal to low arches looking for a stable shoe at a good price. Wear-testers say: "A great shoe for big runners like me who need stability."--Greg Wilson, 35, East Lansing "Good stability, but the shoe needs more cushioning." --Luann Heller, 44, Allentown Be the First to Review this Shoe Gender: Female Shoe Type: Stability Sizes: 5.5, 6, 6.5, 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 10.5, 11, 12 Midsole Characteristics: Foam under sockliner Weight: 10 oz. Essential Technology: Reinforced arch Foot Biomechanics: Neutral Printer Friendly | Email | See All Tools

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