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Trace 4 Running Trainers

£99.50

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Free standard delivery over £60

Product code: T129013T

About this style

Power through your chosen distance in the Trace 4 running trainers from Brooks. They're particularly beginner-friendly and have air mesh uppers for a breathable feel, with adjustable lace-up fastenings. Padding at the collar helps prevent chafing. Premium cushioning in the inner sole features the brand's DNA LOFT technology to decrease underfoot pressure and provide lasting comfort.

Details & care

Fit and style

Regular fit

Lace up fastening

Best For: Road Running

Cushioning: Soft & Dynamic

Support: Neutral

Weight: 9.30z/263.7g

Midsole Drop: 12mm

Composition

Upper - Other materials, Lining - Textiles, Sole - Textiles other materials

Delivery, collection & returns

Delivery

Standard

Free over £60, or £3.99

Returns

UK returns

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Exclusions apply

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About Brooks

Whether you're clearing your head or reaching your personal best, Brooks has the running gear to take you there – designed using biomechanics and cutting-edge technology.

Reviews (39)

4.2

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04 November 2025JamesR

Potential with a glaring issue

Originally posted on brooksrunning.com

[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.)

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30 October 2025DwayneP

Disappointed

Originally posted on brooksrunning.com

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Just not as comfortable as the Launch. Seems to have thinner sole up front and less cushion in back

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28 October 2025carolg

Originally posted on brooksrunning.com

Great shoe love the colors. You need more colors like this instead of doing the same ones over and over.

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24 October 2025BruceB

Originally posted on brooksrunning.com

The allows my foot to till inward. Is not stable.

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16 October 2025JessieA

A-ok sneakers

Originally posted on brooksrunning.com

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It's not as comfortable as I thought it would be. I've had other Brooks thst were much better in running than this.

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06 October 2025ArthurL

Trace 4 for me

Originally posted on brooksrunning.com

The Brook Trace 4 are exactly what I need in a exercise shoe. Great fit, style and comfort. After the third day of wearing them my feet adjusted to the fit and I continued to step lively. Overall a great purchase for me.

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01 October 2025JonathanD

Originally posted on brooksrunning.com

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] So far, I am happy with my purchase after 2 weeks. I bought them because they have a harder rubber surface bottom than what I have bought in recent past purchases. Those wore the bottom surface smooth after a few weeks. I can tell already. These will last longer and feel good also.

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30 September 2025NicholasT

Originally posted on brooksrunning.com

My husband LOVES these shoes and thinks they're super comfortable.

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16 September 2025JohnCB

Originally posted on brooksrunning.com

Very comfortable, fit is good for someone with narrow feet. Cushioning is great as well. Love wearing these shoes for my road running.

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07 September 2025PaulM

Great shoe for the price

Originally posted on brooksrunning.com

Great shoe. True to size. I use it as an everyday shoe and for the price it works well. I use the Launch for running on the road and Cascadia for trail.. The shoe is so far holding up pretty well. It's comfortable for me and gives my feet the support they need..

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05 September 2025joshs

Originally posted on brooksrunning.com

Overall the shoe feels good. Fit is a little different than I am used to with the ghost and adrenalin models that I have been using.

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03 September 2025JohnM

Originally posted on brooksrunning.com

Very happy with my new shoes from Brooks. It is the only brand I buy anymore.

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14 August 2025KaylaP

Doaaappintly poor quality

Originally posted on brooksrunning.com

I'll fitting and uncomfortable. Very narrow. Has a heel drop, which i can't wear because I have a ruptured Achilles tendon.

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13 August 2025HerbL

Great shoes

Originally posted on brooksrunning.com

Very comfortable, easy to enjoy, great for running, walking, and jogging

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05 August 2025Captain

Big Improvement

Originally posted on brooksrunning.com

I've walked in Ghost's since version 8, but I returned the 16. The tongue padding was thin and my low back pain and tendonitis flared up. Brooks recommended I try the Trace 4. I had tried a Trace 4 years ago but returned it for feeling too cheap. I think I'll be keeping this version. They felt stiff at first, but after a few days they feel fine. They're light and breath well. I like the back loop for pulling them on, but I don't know what the big tongue loop is for. They work well with my Tread Labs insoles.

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14 July 2025MichaelS

Most comfortable

Originally posted on brooksrunning.com

Great fit and extremely comfortable. I wear a lot of barefoot style shoes on a daily basis and when I run, these Trace styles are my favorite.

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02 July 2025EsnestoO

Originally posted on brooksrunning.com

Just a little too big for my foot. They didn’t feel right for me.

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24 June 2025TomS

Originally posted on brooksrunning.com

They have been great so far .Definitely comfortable and I use them at the gym and every day walking

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14 June 2025CarolV

Well made, stylish running shoes

Originally posted on brooksrunning.com

I can't fairly rate this shoe due to a medical condition, so I gave it 3 stars, right in the middle. It's a very nice looking, well made shoe. I had high hopes but it wasn't a good match for me. I am a female with Morton's Neuroma. As such, I need a wider toe box and therefore have been wearing men's running shoes which are wider than women's since my diagnosis. A woman's wide is too wide and a man's medium width has been perfect. I was asymptomatic from the neuroma, meaning it didn't bother me. Then I tried on these shoes and it returned. I really hoped I could make these my favorite pair but unfortunately had to return them and try something else. I realize all shoes are made differently, so I'm currently trying a pair of Ghost's...so far, so good. Please don't let my rating affect your opinion of these shoes.

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11 June 2025EdF

Originally posted on brooksrunning.com

A very comfortable fitting running shoe for a reasonable value.

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