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Rating Distribution

Brooks has a 3.4 star rating from 15 customer reviews; consumers are mostly neutral and 40% would likely recommend. Reviewers value the website and customer service, note medium price level, and cite recurring issues with returns, shipping, and product defects in Brooks reviews.

Key Takeaways for Future Customers

  • Check promo codes and expected shipping before checkout to avoid unexpected charges.
  • Be prepared for mixed experiences with customer service when handling returns or exchanges.
  • Inspect fit and quality on receipt; try to buy from retailers with clear return policies.

Negative Feedback / Risk Areas

  • Frequent customer complaints about slow or unresponsive customer service and difficulty getting refunds.
  • Reports of shoes falling apart, defective soles, uneven sizing, and poor quality control.
  • Problems with online ordering, promo code failures, shipping delays, and return label hassles.

Positive Feedback

Several reviewers praise polite, efficient reps and comfortable shoe models when quality and fit meet expectations; some long-term customers remain loyal.

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Mattia Bqm
map-marker Las Vegas, Nevada

Resolved: Poor customer service

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Updated by user Aug 28, 2026

They agreed to repair it so it needed to be mailed in. A lot of calling around and complaining about the non-existence service.

Original review Aug 13, 2026

There isnt any customer service even the Bike store that I dealt with spent two weeks getting the runaround. I got the runaround they dont exist in the USA.

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Susan S Pql
map-marker Issaquah, Washington

Price/ shipping

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Brooks - Price/ shipping

My codes wouldn't work, and I was charged shipping. I joined Brooks and was a first-time customer. I was promised free shipping, and I had a code to use that wasn't accepted.

Loss:
$28
Pros:
  • Great shoes
Cons:
  • Purchase codes and free shipping not accepted

Preferred solution: Price reduction

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Pam C Dyz

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Trying to get a return label

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Trying to get a return label and customer service not opened. Have to go through gyrations to do it online.

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Thomas M Jfl

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| map-marker Portland, Oregon

Poor quality control

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AI Highlights
  • - Ordered Ghost Max Three extra wide shoes from Amazon.
  • - Left sole twisted and asymmetrical; I returned them and want a non-defective pair.

Hi, I recently ordered a pair of Ghost Max Three shoes from Amazon. They were the extra wide shoes.

However, the left sole was twisted and asymmetrical and would rock diagonally on a flat surface.

I have sent them back but still would like to have a pair of these shoes that are not defective. I need to inform you of the poor quality control of these shoes I bought through Amazon.

User's recommendation: Beware of poor quality control

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Kiannah Exv

Hi Thomas! Thanks for reaching out.

We're sorry to hear that you had a poor shopping experience on Amazon, but we're glad that you were able to process the return. We're happy to help you out directly through Brooks Running.

Please contact our customer care team via the link below if you still need support: https://***/hc/en-us ~Sage F. on behalf of Brooks Running

Leila H Uzu

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| map-marker Missoula, Montana

I missed putting in 20% code on order

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Updated by user Dec 02, 2025

I wrote a response earlier not sure where it went. This is my second response. She was friendly and professional

Original review Dec 01, 2025

She was very friendly and explained code options. She was able to remove 10 and add 20%.

I am very appreciative because every $ helps.

Thanks for quick and great customer service. Leila

Pros:
  • It was handled so got my discount

Preferred solution: Price reduction

User's recommendation: Call if you have a ?

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Anders Yks

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Excellent

AI Highlights
  • - Return label emailed quickly.
  • - Very efficient, polite, speedy customer service.
  • - Would shop here again and tell others.

Return label emailed time! Very efficient, polite, speedy customer service with no problem!

Would.

Shop here again and tell others to do so! Can only compare to my experiences at Apple customer service

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Cregg Qzt

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My brooks running shoes are falling apart i e only had them less than a year

AI Highlights
  • - Brooks shoes are coming apart; the rubber on the sole is coming off.
  • - I am disappointed with these shoes.
  • - Please replace them or issue a gift voucher.
My brooks running shoes are falling apart i e only had them less than a year
Updated by user Jun 01, 2025

Absolutely terrible

Original review May 31, 2025

On my brooks running shoes they are falling apart the rubber around the sole is falling apart Facepalm Im a regular customer of up and running in stores all over the country..

Im very disappointed about whats happened to these shoes,

Hope you can look in to this for me please? Either give me a gift voucher or replace them

Many thanks Mark Allsopp

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Cashmere Gka

Need to talk to a person about their shoes

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AI Highlights
  • - Very wide foot, size 2E.
  • - Brooks Max 2 comes in black and cream coconut only.
  • - Cream coconut gets dirty quickly; green and blue options would help.

I have very wide foot I take size 2E shoe and the Brooks Max 2 Shoe comes only in two colors black and cream coconut. The cream coconut gets dirty so quick it would be nice if the company made a green and blue color too.

Thank you

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Sherry M Mrq

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Resolved: Never received refund from a returned item.

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AI Highlights
  • - Refund of $140 to CC not received since 04/08/25; called 04/18 to check.
  • - Brooks received the return on 04/09; the rep said it would be sent through.
Updated by user Apr 19, 2025

I received an email today that my refund is otw. It shouldn't have taken this long, or me having to call CS to get my refund process started, but at least it's coming now. I can live with that.

Original review Apr 19, 2025

I've been waiting for my refund of $140 to hit my CC since around 04/08/25. I finally decided to call last night, 04/18 to see what the issue was since Brooks received my return on 04/09. The rep looked up my order and said "oh, I'll send it through now." Wait,What?

User's recommendation: Make sure to keep up with your refunds.

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Cerenity Pwe

Problem returning shoes I ordered

AI Highlights
  • - Cannot get help without an order number; wants to return online shoes.
  • - Has only the shipping box and asks where to find the order number.

Without an order number I can't get help

I need to return the new shoes that I ordered

online Where can I find the order number?

I just have the box the shoes shipped in.

Thanks,

Terry Graham

703-927-****

User's recommendation: good

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Tim D Por

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Black on black 20

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AI Highlights
  • - I have bought 20+ pairs and only buy size 20 or higher.
  • - The last pair from Academy Sports in Burlington, NC is the most uncomfortable.

I have bought at least 20 pairs of your shoes. I only buy the 20s or higher.

This last pair I bought from Academy Sports in Burlington, NC, is the most uncomfortable pair I have ever bought.

Just check and see if they are skimping on making these. Thanks, Tim Dameron.

Pros:
  • I like there shoes

Preferred solution: Apology

User's recommendation: Not this pair

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Guest

Hi Tim, I'm sorry to hear that these aren't working out well for you! If you reach out to us, we'd be happy to make this right.

To contact our Customer Care team via phone, call 1-855-427-****, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. ET.

Alternatively, you can check out other opportunities to connect with my team by following the link to our customer support portal: https://***/hc/en-us Best, Sage F. on behalf of Brooks Running

Dominique Afl

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I was very surprised at the kindness and respect that the Customer Service Representative gave me and took care of the situation.

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Brooks stood up to their words that they would help me if they could, and they did. Brooks took care of a good consumer.

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Anonymous
map-marker Columbus, Ohio

They don’t have my shoes. Can you please return them to my house please

Did not receive them. Gray Brooks shoes I did not I did not receive any shoes in the last 25 minutes for some shoes for work

User's recommendation: Avery

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Milania Uis

My glycerin $200 shoes just broke...barely had em for 3 weeks

My glycerin $200 shoes just broke...barely had em for 3 weeks

Store told me to call you. Plz help

Ngnanadoss@***.com or 540406****

Best

Nish

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Deborah R Dnf

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Poor company choices

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AI Highlights
  • - I supported Brooks shoes for 20 years, wearing them exclusively.
  • - Since learning of Project 2025, I will not buy Brooks merchandise or have my family buy it.

I have supported Brooks shoes for the last 20 years, wearing their shoes exclusively. Since becoming aware of the company's support of Project 2025, I will no longer purchase any of your merchandise, nor will any of my family members.

Cons:
  • Support fascists

Preferred solution: Pull support from Project 2025

User's recommendation: Buy a different brand, this one supports ***

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Mary G Xbz

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Shoes falling apart

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AI Highlights
  • - Brooks shoes showed early wear as the tread peeled.
  • - They were used for a golf course job and were costly.
  • - Issue occurred quickly after purchase.

Hi there! A couple months ago I purchased a pair of brooks for my summer job at a golf course.

Very quickly I noticed signs of deterioration such as the tread on the bottoms of the shoes starting to peel off. I thought this was weird since it hadnt been that long since I purchased them and especially weird considering they are an expensive shoe.

Loss:
$140
Pros:
  • Very comfortable
Cons:
  • Falling apart

Preferred solution: Full refund

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1 comment
Kiannah Exv

Hi Mary, My name is Sage and I'm a senior runner experience specialist at Brooks Running. I'm sorry to hear that your shoes aren't meeting your expectations.

Please reach out to us at support@***.com so we can work together to find a resolution that works for you!

In your email title, please mention "Product Review: Sage" and your support ticket will get forwarded to my inbox. I look forward to making this right for you!

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