Why Brooks Running Shoes Still Fly Under the Radar

Why Brooks Running Shoes Still Fly Under the Radar

Trail running shoes are a crowded category, yet Brooks Running remains one of the biggest names in the broader running world. In this episode, Josh is joined by Taylor Bodin—Lead Trail Reviewer at Believe in the Run—to unpack why Brooks still feels like an enigma in trail running and why the brand often flies under the radar despite its deep history in the sport.

They dig into the evolution of Brooks’ trail lineup, the legacy of athletes like Scott Jurek, and iconic shoes like the Cascadia and Caldera. Along the way, the conversation explores how Brooks helped shape trail running, why its impact sometimes gets overlooked today, and what the brand might need—from innovation to storytelling—to reconnect with modern runners.

For trail runners who want to understand the brands and gear shaping the sport.

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Topics / TimestampsResources / Links
  1. Believe in the Run - Catamount 3
  2. BiTR - Caldera 7
  3. BiTR - Catamount Agil
  4. BiTR - Brooks Divide 5
  5. BiTR - Cascadia 18

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