Runner's World Awards: Editor's Choice

We Say: Brooks improved the ride of this outstanding update by angling the forefoot slightly upward for a more natural feel at toe-off. It's also a half-ounce lighter. The plastic arch support of the Trance now lies below a layer of foam, which helps smooth out the feel underfoot. What's more, the outsole grooves under the heel have been repositioned to isolate and disperse impact forces more efficiently. We recommend it for runners with low to flat arches looking for a shoe with a smooth ride.

Wear-testers Say: "It hugged my foot nicely and is great for long runs."--Helen Capparell, 39, Allentown

"The fit and feel of this shoe has been drastically improved."--Nathan Hoherstein, 27, East Lansing

Average Reader Rating: 4.3 stars (3 reviews)

3 stars
The Trance 7 felt real nice but the second run and since ,I feel the road under my forefoot as if the cusioing was only good for the first initial 5 mile run.The right shoe actually hurts me on the right side of my ball. I will just have to try them on the easy trails come spring and hope to get my money s worth.I have had brooks before and am going to be buying another pair of adrenaline gts 7 today.I cant see the trance being a long run shoe that I thought I was getting. I hope this helps..
Submitted by: Jason, Mount Albert,

5 stars
Great fitting shoe. I switched from the Nike 360 to the Brooks Trance7. The trance feels like I was running in racing flats. I took them out on a hilly 13 miles course and felt so good. I weigh 210 so we will see how they hold up in the long run. .
Submitted by: xcskimt, Green Bay,

5 stars
First run on the Trance 7 this am. Amazing ride..
Submitted by: Steve , Chicago,