daily trainerBrooks
Anthem 8
Hit the ground running in the men's Anthem 8. The soft cushioning, smooth heel-to-toe transitions, and breathable mesh upper make it a great choice for anyone chasing comfort.
$90MSRP
Comparable specifications
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- Terrain
- road
- Use
- daily trainer
- Also good for
- Recovery runs, short distance
- Cushion
- moderate
- Firmness
- balanced
- Stability
- neutral
- Weight
- 269g
- Drop
- 10mm
- Stack
- not published
- Widths
- standard
- Release
- 2025
Short distanceDaily trainingRoadRecovery runsBeginners
Our read
Ride
Soft, balanced cushioning with smooth transitions, but the foam is unremarkable and the shoe feels heavy and flat rather than lively.
Fit
Standard width only with a breathable mesh upper and a traditional 10 mm drop that suits heel strikers.
Best for
Budget-minded beginners and casual runners who want easy comfort for short daily miles.
Avoid if
You want energy return or a light shoe for faster efforts.
Sources
What informed our read. We link out rather than reproduce others’ reviews.