Our verdict

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Good!

The aim of the brooks running Ariel 20 is to utilize modern technologies to maintain the item performance associated with the series. This optimized-for-women road running shoe features a less bulky construction and a stable platform that consistently steadies the foot at all times. Performance and style meet with the 2020 iteration of the Ariel.

zapatillas de running brooks running pie arco bajo 10k talla 41 Pros

  • Stable
  • Responsive
  • Absorbs impact
  • Form-fitting wrap
  • Durable
  • Grippy
  • Breathable

zapatillas de running brooks running pie arco bajo 10k talla 41 Cons

  • Forefoot too roomy
  • Stiff

Who should buy the brooks running Ariel 20

The Ariel 20 from brooks running is a motion control running shoe that's best for: 

  • severe overpronators (excessive inward rolling of the foot) 
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  • road running

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If you're a neutral runner or a supinator (foot roll outward), then you can skip the brooks running Ariel 20. Look through these neutral running shoes instead. 

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The brooks running Ariel 20 receives an update by trimming it down. How? It's now has a sleeker-looking design with reduced overlays that mix prints and embroidered patterns. 

brooks running Ariel 20 heel collar

Staying true to its supportive construction, it still has the GuideRails that reportedly keep the foot aligned and centered. 

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Made with GuideRails and BioMoGo DNA foam, stability is recognized by runners as the highlight of the Ariel 20 from Brooks.

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The GuideRails keep the foot's motions in check, while the BioMoGo DNA has some stiffness to it to prevent a sink-in sensation. 

Those with severe overpronation find it so "supportive" — similar to that of the brooks running Ravenna series — their feet never feel achy and their strides are very "surefooted."

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brooks running Cascadia 12 Yosemite Mens motion control running shoes, it's not rock-solid. According to testers, it's easy to pick up the pace with the brooks running Ariel 20. 

brooks running Ariel 20 rearfoot

Built like a tank, protects like a tank

The Ariel 20 from brooks running has loads of cushion. On top of this, it utilizes a blown rubber that keeps the shoe abrasion-resistant. 

brooks running Ariel 20 traction

Moreover, it evenly distributes impact; there have been NO reports of strained feet and legs after long miles on the road. 

The Ariel 20 from brooks running hugs the foot

The shoe's engineered mesh upper is very stretchy; it follows the natural shape and contours of the foot.

brooks running Ariel 20 lacing system

Even better, it has some overlays that add structure to the shoe. This ups the shoe's lockdown and security. 

So sticky, you don't have to worry about wet surfaces

Whether on dry or slick pavement, the brooks running Ariel 20's rubber outsole grips.

brooks running Ariel 20 outsole

It lets the foot breathe

Those who have taken the shoes for summer runs all say that the light upper keeps their feet dry and sweat-free. It's light and porous; air can get in easily. 

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zapatillas de running brooks running pie arco bajo 10k talla 41 | Take it easy on the toe box 

It's "too roomy," said multiple reviewers. The excessively spacious toe room makes the shoe "loose" and "wobbly." 

brooks running Ariel 20 toe box

Don't expect a plush shoe

Because it's a motion control running shoe, the brooks running Ariel 20 is rigid. Runners say that this is the price to pay for the "extreme steadiness" it gives.