Brooks

Brooks is a running label with a long history. It began in 1914 in Philadelphia, making ballet and bath shoes before moving into performance footwear. By the 1970s it was already trying new things, with EVA midsoles and GORE-TEX.

Today the cushioning comes in DNA Loft, DNA Amp and BioMoGo DNA, which is described as the world's first biodegradable midsole. The Ghost series is one of its best-known lines. The Adrenaline GTS 4 has been a cult favourite since 2002, and its Progressive Diagonal Rollbar guides your stride from heel to toe, which is why it suits runners after stability.

There are trail shoes too, made for grip and protection, and the "Run Happy" ethos runs through all of it.