daily trainerBrooks
Trace 4
Looking for a beginner-friendly running shoe? Our Trace 4 men's running shoe features dependable comfort, with updated soft, responsive, and light cushioning.
$100MSRP
Comparable specifications
Use these measurements to compare shoes on equal terms.
- Terrain
- road
- Use
- daily trainer
- Also good for
- Recovery runs
- Cushion
- moderate
- Firmness
- balanced
- Stability
- neutral
- Weight
- 264g
- Drop
- 12mm
- Stack
- not published
- Widths
- standard
- Release
- 2025
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Our read
Ride
A balanced, moderately cushioned ride with a high 12mm drop that suits heel-strikers. Soft foam prioritizes comfort over energy return.
Fit
Standard width only with a roomy, forgiving fit typical of Brooks entry-level shoes.
Best for
New runners wanting an affordable, comfortable daily trainer for easy miles.
Avoid if
You want a snappy, responsive shoe for faster workouts or need width options.
Sources
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