Ariel Gts 26 Changes

I have worn Ariels for over 20 years and for the most part have been happy, but what happened to the Ariel GTS26? The bottoms feel like cardboard, the tongue hurts the top of my feet, the arch and the heel are off centered causing discomfort in the heel and arch, and the shoe feels slanted so that they force the toes to squish to the side when walking my 3+ miles. I wore these for over two months thinking maybe they had to be broken in, which would have been unusual for Brooks. My toes are black and blue and the planter fasciitis which this brand has kept at bay is giving me pains again. It is as if these shoes were put together wrong. I went back to my 24's and they were just fine, so the issue is not my feet changing. I would love to purchase another pair of the 24's as they were working fine, it was just time to replace my shoes as I do about every 3 months.

That's the one of my favorite Brooks shoes I love it .thank you so so much Brooks still continue the Best of the Best.

No Support For The Upper Foot

I wish you would go back to making the Ariel 24 style shoe. There is no support for the upper feet in these aerial 26. My orthopedic surgeon recommended the aerial series from Brooks and there's no support in these new aerial, 26 for the upper foot.

Poor Support For The Upper Foot

I wish you would go back to making the Ariel 24 shoe model, the aerial 26, there's no support in the sides for your feet. I have Arthritis and was recommended the Ariel by the podiatrist, and the orthopedic surgeon, but the new ariliel 26 shoe doesn't have the support I need in the upper body of the shoe.

Perfect.

Great shoes .. very comfortable, look great and perfect for walking. Very happy with my purchase and would recommend them.

The Inner Side Of Shoe With Support System

The Ariel has excellent stability and their fit suits my foot very well, I would say because of the medium width they control my feet extremely well. The grip is great, they make me feel very stable. My left foot requires stability, good fit and solid grip underneath, I wear them every day.

Great Shoe!

I wear orthotics anti works really well for me. My feet and legs don't get as tired.

10/10

I absolutely love these shoes. Highly recommended.

My Toes Had Plenty Of Room And They Are Comfortable.

I am not a runner but I have problem feet and need max support. I bought them for the gym. I walk on the treadmill and use the bike and cross ramp. They are comfortable and they don't bother my feet.

Ariel Is Helping My Foot!!

I am enjoying the aerial GTS 26 after coming down with plantar fasciitis first time ever. The aerial is one of the things that is helping me heal. I love the black and white style. I am hoping for more colors with white for summer. I have flat feet and these are perfect. The Customerservice reps I spoke to were all very helpful.

Good Support

I only wear Ariels. Good fit and support, run true to size. But for the love of god would you please offer better colors for the women's Ariels and for wide widths in general. The other styles have bright colors and Ariels are always this drab version of gray.

Not A Supportive Sole

These sneakers are a dilemma to me. On the one hand they have some support , and on the other hand the sole feels mushy. I am trying to like them and get used to them, but I am afraid they are not going to work for me.

Comfortable, supportive, and perfect when working 12-14hr shifts!

Get Them!

These shoes are super cute, different style than most Brooks and I am a fan! Also the same comfort and support as always.

Only Okay

The arch suppor of the 26 is definitely inferior to the 24s. So sad eevery time I find a shoe that works for my high arch, plantar fasciitis, the manufacturer goes and makes it lesser. Please bring back the original.