Men's Defyance 5
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110097
$130.00 -
110119
$110.00 -
110065
$90.00
The Defyance 5 continues to deliver the incomparable fit and feel of the Adrenaline GTS to the neutral runner. Now with anatomical Brooks® DNA, runners of all sizes and strides can experience custom comfort. To sweeten the ride even more, we’ve added an asymmetric arch saddle and adjustable eye row for a wrap-your-foot feel, and an improved caterpillar crash pad for optimal transitions.
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by PowerReviews(based on 7 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
83%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Arch support (4)
- Comfortable (3)
- Cushions impact (3)
- Good traction (3)
- Lightweight (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Dry conditions (4)
- Distance / endurance (3)
- Gym (3)
- With orthotics/inserts (3)
- Sizing:
Feels full size too small
Feels half size too small
Feels true to size
86%
(6 reviews)
Feels half size too big
Feels full size too big
- Width:
Feels too narrow
Feels true to width
100%
(7 reviews)
Feels too wide
- Arch Type:
- Average arch (7)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Enthusiast (5)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (7)
Reviewed by 7 customers
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Best Uses
I have been with Brooks for nearly 10 years and will continue to be. Defyance 5 has some improvement over 4 but the size 10 is now too large and 9 1/2 is too small. Good I still have 5 more pairs of Defyance 4.
- Sizing:
- Feels half size too big
- Width:
- Feels true to width
- Arch Type:
- Average Arch
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Stiff
Cons
- Poor Cushioning
- Too Stiff
Best Uses
- Dry Weather
- Gym
- With Orthotics/Inserts
This shoe is a little more stiff than I thought it would be. That in concert with my orthotics make it a pretty rough ride.
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
- Width:
- Feels true to width
- Arch Type:
- Average Arch
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Cushions Impact
- Good Arch Support
- Good Traction
- Lightweight
- Responsive
Cons
Best Uses
- Dry Weather
- Endurance Training
- Gym
- Walking
I just got back in to running after many years and was fittted for this shoe, all I can say is what a great shoe. I have been able to do more and have nothing but positives about the Brooks shoes. I wore a different companies shoes for years. Now only Brooks, ordered a second pair to have as the shoe is the best.
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
- Width:
- Feels true to width
- Arch Type:
- Average Arch
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Good Arch Support
- Good Traction
Cons
- Feels hard underfoot
- Nothing like defiance 4
- Poor Cushioning
Best Uses
- Gym
This shoe feals good until you run. The outsole feels hard underfoot. I am very light on my feet, yet every stride the shoe says "whop, whop, whop" every time it hits the ground. In addition, the outsole has too much shape built into it. the shoe doesn't rock through a stride well at all. the forefoot does have spring, but the heel has an overly pronounced slant on the crash pad. Im sorry Brooks, I love you guys but this shoe sucks. Brooks has changed their shoes so much this year, they just arnt the same. This shoe is nothing like the defyance 4 which was so comfortable.
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
- Width:
- Feels true to width
- Arch Type:
- Average Arch
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Cushions Impact
- Durable
- Good Arch Support
- Good Traction
- Lightweight
- Responsive
Cons
Best Uses
- Dry Weather
- Endurance Training
- Trail Running
- With Orthotics/Inserts
i have been running with defyance since the first one and this is the best one ever. all of the new technologies really made my running more enjoyable.
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
- Width:
- Feels true to width
- Arch Type:
- Average Arch
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Lightweight
- Responsive
Cons
Best Uses
- Endurance Training
- With Orthotics/Inserts
Great light weight shoe with good fit for a narrow foot. Most narrow shoes I have tried are still too wide for my foot type and these fit very well!
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
- Width:
- Feels true to width
- Arch Type:
- Average Arch
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable
- Cushions Impact
- Good Arch Support
Cons
Best Uses
- Dry Weather
After running for two years and losing some weight I have been looking for a neutral Brooks shoe that was less clunky than the Gylcerine. I also wanted a shoe with a little less cushioning that allowed me to feel the road better. I tried the Ghost 4, but in a "D" width they were too narrow and a "EE" too wide, and the heel to toe tranition felt funny to me; although the cushoning was perfect. After a few runs in the new Defyance 5 I think I have found the shoe I have been after as it fits my foot perfect, has the right amount of cushioning, and has a smooth transition.
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
- Width:
- Feels true to width
- Arch Type:
- Average Arch
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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Merchant response: Hello,
Sorry to hear about your experience with the new Defyance 5. However, I would urge you to contact our Customer Support team to talk about other models that might work better for you. They will also be able to help you out with what options you have for your current Defyance 5. Their phone number is 1-800-2-BROOKS.
Thanks,
Brooks Sports