Running Gear

Brooks Running is a company that specializes in running shoes, apparel, and accessories. It was founded in 1914 in Philadelphia as a maker of ballet slippers and bathing shoes, but it shifted its focus to running in the 1970s. Since then, it has been dedicated to creating innovative products that enhance the running experience for people of all levels and abilities. Brooks Running believes that running is a gift and a source of positive energy, and it aims to inspire people to run their path and achieve their goals. The company has a global presence, with its headquarters in Seattle and its European office in Amsterdam. It also has a flagship retail store called the Brooks Trailhead, located next to the Burke-Gilman running and biking trail in Seattle. Brooks Running is a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, one of the largest public companies in the world. The company is committed to research and development, sustainability, and social responsibility. Some of its notable products include the Adrenaline GTS, the Ghost, the Launch, and the Levitate series of shoes; the Run Bra collection; and the Carbonite line of reflective gear. Brooks Running also sponsors professional athletes, events, and programs that promote running as a lifestyle and a community. Brooks Running's mission is to make every run better than the last and to help runners of all kinds run happy.