This running shoe features an upper with moisture-wicking Element mesh, synthetic overlay materials, and moisture-management Element linings, and an Internal Support Saddle, a midsole with rear and forefoot HydroFlow ST, full-length BioMoGo, dual-density DRB Accel, full-length S-257 cushsole, and an outsole with HPR Plus, forefoot Stable Pod construction, and blown rubber forefoot.
100% of people said that this shoe "Felt true to size"
Shoe Width:
100% of people said that this shoe "Felt true to width"
September 10, 2009
Reviewer: Frog from Utah
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
This shoe is a replacement for the Defyance original and seems to be just fine - I did order it 1/2 size larger.This is a great shoe for walking, day hikes, and using at the gym.
Wears this shoe: When ever I am working out or need great foot support.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
dj from IL
July 17, 2009
Reviewer: Anonymous from
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Narrow enough for my narrow heel, yet roomy toe box, and comfortable even with tailors bunion. The mesh makes it a cool shoe in hot summer weather, and it looks great too---no flashy colors as many athletic shoes have now.
Wears this shoe: When walking on treadmill, or outdoors, or around home.
June 03, 2009
Reviewer: Anonymous from Redwood City, CA
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Wear everyday to work easy to walk in.
Wears this shoe: Monday thru Friday
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
Go with the old model if you can
February 08, 2009
Reviewer: Laurie from Newton, NJ
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
My very first pair of running shoes was Brooks' Defyance. I absolutely love them. After 400 miles, I was sold that I would buy another pair, so I upgraded to the Defyance 2, which I thought looked a bit nicer than the original Defyance. I really wish I would have purchased another pair of the Defyance instead. I've run with these new ones 3 times. After the 2nd time out, my right calf was killing me and I couldn't run for 3 days (it hurt too much just to walk down steps.) After 3 days rest, I went out again with them and after 2 miles my right calf started to tighten again so I cut my run short. The very next day, I put on my old Defyance shoes (which have a few miles left on them) and ran without a problem. Save the money and pick up the old pair if you can. I was told that the ONLY change was that the material used to make these is supposed to deocmpose faster in the dump once they are discarded. I think the changes had to more than just that. As one other side note, I think the Defyance 2 runs a smidge smaller than the Defyance so if you were close on the Defyance, you might consider going up a half size. Overall -- a huge disappointment.
Wears this shoe: Strictly for running
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September 10, 2009
June 03, 2009
Go with the old model if you can
February 08, 2009