Sizing for Brooks T6

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14 years ago 10/26/2009 7:24pm EDT

I've been wearing Brooks T series since the T2s and I love 'em. Problem is, no stores around me carry them, so I have to order, and I've heard that the latest models (T5/T6) fit a little short. I'm looking for a 10k-half marathon shoe, so I don't want to squash the toes.

I wear a 10.5 in most of my training shoes, 10-10.5 in flats. A few of the shoes I've run in recently, for reference:

Asics Hyperspeed- 10

Brooks T4- 10.5

Nike Streac XC 2- 10

Brooks Ravenna- 10.5

Nike Structure Triax- 10.5

Asics 2140- 10.5

Am I safe with a 10.5, or should I bump it up?

14 years ago 10/26/2009 9:08pm EDT

re: not in the know...

I wear 10.5 in everything, and I need an 11 for the T6.

14 years ago 10/26/2009 11:47pm EDT

re: not in the know...

For me:

T4 = 8

T5 = 8.5

T6 = 8

I am fine with my normal (running) shoe size. They might be a fuzz snugger than the T4 but they are wider than the T5 and don't trash my toes at all. Of my last 7 marathons, the last 2 were run with the T6 and the rest in the T4-T5.

14 years ago 10/27/2009 12:17am EDT

re: not in the know...

I have a barely used pair of the T6's sz. 10.5 if you're interested. They have 8 miles on them and look/feel brand new. I will ship them to you for $40. Let me know. Thanks.

14 years ago 10/27/2009 8:33am EDT

re: Ron Burgundy

OK, one no and one yes. Anyone else want to weigh in?

14 years ago 10/27/2009 9:43am EDT

re: not in the know...

I had to go with a 12 in the T5 and it was even a bit snug when I was wearing an 11.5 in other Brooks shoes. I have moved up to a 12 in most shoes now and a 12 in the T6 seems to fit more true to size and similar to other Brooks shoes.

14 years ago 10/27/2009 10:27am EDT

re: Brian

I wear all Brooks (Defyance, Racer STs, Ghost, and T6) and have gone size 10 on everything. Sure the T6 is a tighter fit than the others, as was the T4 and T5, but I guess I've just always expected that out of a flat.

14 years ago 10/27/2009 1:56pm EDT

re: miamiredhawk

OK, sounds like the T6 fits pretty accurate after all. Thanks everyone!

14 years ago 10/27/2009 2:55pm EDT

re: moloradocudstuffin

no it really doesn't. I've worn 9.5 in just about everything brooks/asics, and they fit fantastic. I had to buy the t6's online for the same reason. When I tried the 9.5s on, I thought they were just a little snug. I was wrong.

They're just too tight for racing, IMO. However, I'm sure it depends on the exact size of your feet. I also thought there were quite a bit narrower than other brooks shoes i've worn.

You might want to buy them on zappos because there is a relatively high likelihood of exchange.

14 years ago 10/27/2009 3:04pm EDT

re: bw

"You might want to buy them on zappos because there is a relatively high likelihood of exchange."

Zappos? Are you crazy man? That store is full-priced. You get free shipping and free return shipping at Running Warehouse (www.runningwarehouse.com) plus it is owned by Joe Rubio. RW has the best prices on the web. I thought everyone bought their running shoes from Running Warehouse. Apart from Holabird or Kelly's ocassionally when they have something good on sale, Running Warehouse is by far the best retailer for running shoes online. Are there still people who don't know about Running Warehouse? I always wondered who in their right mind bought running shoes from Zappos.

14 years ago 10/28/2009 7:09am EDT

re: Brian

6PM.com beats even RW.

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