Brooks Shoes, Sneakers, and Running Shoes

A subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., Brooks was founded in 1914 and is headquartered in Bothell, Wash., near Seattle. Brooks is a market-driven company with a specialty dealer channel strategy focused entirely on meeting runners' specific needs. Brooks Sports, Inc. is a leading running company that designs and markets a line of high-performance men's and women's running shoes, apparel and accessories in more than 40 countries worldwide.

Brooks' advanced stability, cushioning and motion control gear is recognized as the product of choice among runners of all levels. Entirely focused on the run, they are dedicated to inspiring people to run and be active. Therefore, they are proud of their hard-earned reputation for engineering footwear that provides the best possible fit for runners.

Sports medical professionals, industry magazines, top runners and retailers worldwide praise Brooks for offering a full line of performance footwear that caters to the unique needs of every running profile. Brooks' proprietary platforms – Linear, Universal and Curved – combined with width offerings up to 4E meet a wide variety of runners’ needs.

Brooks is responsible for unveiling many breakthrough advancements in footwear including "HydroFlow FLX," an innovative technology that delivers unsurpassed cushioning; "Diagonal Rollbar," a high-tech feature that's like a dream come true for overpronators; and "Ethylene Vinyl Acetate," a pioneering midsole material that has become an industry standard. Other technologies introduced by Brooks include Podular Technology, e-Fusion and Substance 257.