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#272 Brooks Running 2026 Preview!

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Brooks says prolonged eversion can raise injury risk, so the Flex is shaped to help the foot resupinate.

The discussion focuses on Brooks' running-shoe roadmap and how the brand is separating its familiar franchises for different kinds of runs. Ghost is treated as the familiar anchor, Ghost Max is the option for runners looking for more energy in their step, and Glycerin Flex is mentioned as part of the comparison set. Ghost Max 4 is slated for fall 26, and the update is framed as one of the brand's most impactful fall changes. The speakers spend real time on how small shape changes can alter the ride. They talk through new bevels and outsole geometries, and they also call out breathable zones, a super-soft upper material, and a little ease-of-entry tab at the heel. The idea is a smoother heel-to-toe transition. The brand strategy is to keep consumers inside trusted lines while still giving them different experiences. A separate fall 26 product is mentioned under embargo, and even without details, the tease suggests Brooks is trying to create another option for runners who want an unlock in the lineup.

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A careful Brooks discussion that stays on shoe design instead of hype.

This episode keeps its focus on how Brooks is sorting the line for different runners and what the small geometry changes are meant to do once the shoes are actually on foot.

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You want a clean read on Brooks' fall 26 trainer updates.

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