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20% Off Brooks Promo Code | September 2026
What if I told you Brooks Running started out making ballet slippers and bathing shoes? Founded in 1914, the Seattle-based company spent decades making just about everything except running shoes, moving from baseball cleats to roller skates, football cleats and children’s shoes, and softball cleats. It wasn’t until 1972 that Brooks made running its focus, and the company has been refining the category ever since.
Brooks introduced one of the industry’s earliest uses of EVA foam, developed the first running shoe with a breathable GORE-TEX upper, and introduced the Kinetic Wedge, which was an innovative design catered to women’s anatomy.
So, while Brooks may not be the trendiest brand, it has built a reputation for dependable support, comfort, and durability. Here at WIRED, Brooks has plenty of fans, especially for trail running and gravel running. The company also offers apparel we regularly recommend, including sports bras, outerwear, and running bottoms.
Brooks Running shoes are relatively reasonably priced for performance running footwear, with many models hovering around $150. If you’re in the market for a new pair, I’ve rounded up the best Brooks Running promo codes and Brooks Running coupons worth checking out.
If you’ve never ordered anything off Brooks’ website before, new customers get 20% off their first order after subscribing to emails. You can apply the one-time Brooks coupon code for top-selling shoes, like the Caldera 7 and Adrenaline shoes, along with other gear and apparel. It’s an easy way to save on some of their top products to take your road and trail running game to the next level.
Are you already a member of Brooks Run Club? If you sign up, you get member perks, like early access to sales, standard free shipping with no order minimum, and free express shipping on orders from Brooks. Membership also includes more runner-specific perks, like a free birthday gift, an opportunity to earn prizes by syncing your fitness tracker and contributing research to the Brooks team. You can also win a chance to visit the Seattle flagship store and have your gait analyzed by Brooks’ team. To join, visit Brooks Run Club and register for the Brooks promo code.
If you shop and buy a complete outfit in one transaction from one of Brooks’ recommended buying guides—like Warm Weather Running Outfits or Fall Weather Running Outfits—you can get 15% off automatically applied during checkout. This is a fantastic deal if you only just realized in the past 10 days that you’ve been running in hail in your tiny shorts and cropped sports bra.
Brooks makes so many iconic running shoes that it’s hard to list them all. I’m currently running in the Brooks Glycerin Max, which is one of the cushiest shoes that I’ve ever tried. I don’t feel particularly stable on uneven terrain, but the padding is noticeably springy and cushy if you’ve been putting in some serious miles. WIRED director Michael Calore is a fan of the Brooks Ghost line, and if you’re planning on hitting the trails in the cold, wet Pacific Northwest, I would suggest the Brooks Cascadia Gore-Tex. The Adrenaline is the company’s most popular shoe.
One of the most anticipated Brooks drops is the Glycerin line. These shoes are made to be durable, while allowing freedom of movement and flexibility. The cushioned shoes are comfortable for running and movement on many types of terrain. Tons of shoes in the Glycerin line are available to preorder, including the Glycerin Flex, Glycerin 23, and Glycerin GTS 23. Be sure to check out the Glycerin line to see which is best for you.
Brooks is constantly dropping new shoe styles, ensuring there’s a type of shoe for every runner. The new Cascadia Elite Brooks Running shoe is unisex and great for trail running: with PEBA cushioning, a Vibram Megagrip Elite outsole, and a MATRYX engineered woven upper with Kevlar fibers to help secure your feet firmly, no matter what terrain you’re traversing. This shoe has a light, springy cushioning that