Trace 4 Running Trainers

Bought shoe in the same size as my last Brooks pair, but this shoe is at least a half size smaller. It’s also much darker than the photos showed. Had to return for too tight of a fit and didn’t reorder due to it being darker than pictured. I can’t comment on quality or stability as it was too tight to wear. Styling was decent.

Im a Trace fan, but these Trace 4's are so uncomfortable, and make my feet hurt everytime I put them on. Wish I would have bought another pair of Trace 3's.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Good but not as comfortable as the Adrenaline models.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Good walking shoe. Looks great but lacks support and cushion for running. Great price.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These are one of the most comfortable shoes I have ever worn. Being on my feet all day these keep me from having any plantar fasciitis issues through the day.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love these, my favorite so far. I've been wearing Brooks for years, but I think these are the best looking. As all Brooks, these are super comfortable with great support.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love this shoe! The style is a perfect fit for a variety of outfits! The fit it comfortably snug to offer the support I need for my feet! Great arch support! I feel like I have an extra “bounce” in my step when I wear these shoes!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am a big fan of the TRACE series from Brooks! These shoes have great arch support and “hug” my fit just write for a comfortable, supportive run! As odd as it may sound, I feel like the color scheme of the shoe affects the fit of the shoe, but I’m sure it’s just in my head! I highly recommend the TRACE series shoes!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Very comfortable and light. I wear orthotics, but these are confortable without them. I haven't run distance in them yet.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've run in the Brooks Ghost since its inception but the Ghost 17 has been redesigned and rendered too soft and unstable, not offering enough support and making my knees painful after a single run. I was told that The Trace 4 is most like the Ghost 16/15 in terms of cushioning support and stability, so desperate as I was, I tried it. The Trace 4 is not the Ghost 16. The upper fits looser and it just doesn't hug my foot the way the Ghost does, but I can run in it without my knees hurting. It seems to offer the firmer but still adequately cushioned support of the Ghost, prior to the new Ghost 17. Until the Ghost is redesigned and leaves the stacked over-cushion craze behind I'm in the Trace 4 or another brand of shoe.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] What a great shoe from Brooks especially at the price. They look great and are very light. Comfortable and easy on the feet. I wear this when going out and about in jeans or even with a casual golf look. Go Brooks!!

Reminds me of original ghost - no frills, solid comfort, reliable

The loop on the tongue tore off while pulling on the left shoe. If it is not meant to be used to assist with putting on the shoe, do not make it a loop. Otherwise, the shoe is good overall.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These shoes had potential—seemingly decent breathability, adequate tread depth, balanced midsole firmness/cushion, toe box fabric that wasn’t overly roomy, etc. However, the cut of the ankle made these impossible for me to use. The material that curved down from the last eyelet directly hit my exterior ankle bones. (And of lesser concern, the heel tab was made of ridiculously cheap felt.)