BROOKS BACKGROUND

Brooks Sports, Inc. is a leading running company that designs and markets a line of high performance running shoes, apparel and accessories in more than 26 countries worldwide. Entirely focused on the run, Brooks is recognized as the brand of choice among discerning runners of all abilities.

Brooks is poised to emerge from the pack to lead the running category with an unwavering brand promise to deliver peak performance through product, service, and a cultural spirit that stays true to the run. Brooks’ biomechanics professionals, engineers and industry scientists work to ensure all products meet the biomechanical needs of runners, enhance comfort and aid in injury prevention. Sports medical professionals, industry magazines and retailers worldwide praise Brooks for offering a full line of performance gear that caters to the head-to-toe product needs of every runner, from elite to round-the-blockers.

Brooks is responsible for unveiling many breakthrough footwear technologies including Mogo, a breakthrough midsole compound that provides a soft cushy first feel that lasts – without sacrificing stability; HydroFlow®, a patented innovative cushioning system; e-Fusion™, engineered components that offer unsurpassed resiliency and shock absorption; Progressive Diagonal Rollbar™ (PDRB), a gait stabilizing dream come true for overpronators; and the use of Ethylene Vinyl Acetate™ (EVA), a pioneering midsole material that is now an industry standard. Other footwear technologies introduced by Brooks include Podular Technology® and Substance 257™. Brooks’ proprietary platforms – Linear, Universal and Curved – offer great fit with widths from 2A to 4E to meet a wide variety of runners’ needs.

Brooks’ award-winning apparel line fuses function with fashion by developing the most breathable, moisture-moving fabrics including Element™, Aireplex™ and Vapor-Dry™.

Complementing its apparel and footwear lines, Brooks’ also develops accessories to enhance the run. Supplying water on the run, a correct technical sock interface between foot and shoe, enhanced visibility at night and extra head/hand warmth in the cold – Brooks accessories provide gear solutions for various running scenarios.

Founded in 1914, Brooks is headquartered in Bothell, Wash., a suburb of Seattle.

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Brooks is a registered trademark of Brooks Sports, Inc.

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