brooks shoe problem?

Running Shoes/Running Gear Shoes

14 years ago 08/11/2009 10:15am EDT

I have a pair of glycerin and a pair of defiance that have the front rubber lip peeling off. On my first pair I had just switched to a mid-forefoot strike from heel striking and just figured that I had really worn them into the ground. I moved to a nike motos for a few hundred miles with no problems and then picked up the defiance. I\'ve had the defiance maybe a month and yesterday I noticed the same damn front lip peeling off. (both on the right foot) Has anyone else had a problem with this or is this something I\'m doing? I\'ve got decent knee lift, and I can\'t imagine I\'m dragging my foot or anything, but then it\'s both on the right foot... anyone?

14 years ago 08/11/2009 11:07am EDT

re: larger right foot

A friend I run with has had a similar problem with the new Brooks ST Racer. The outsole is peeling off but it is on the heel.

He send back one pair, received another and within a week the outsole on the new pair was peeling off. Don't know if Brooks is using a new adhesive or not, but it seems strange that this is happending.

14 years ago 08/11/2009 11:19am EDT

re: larger right foot

I'd suggest contacting Brooks, telling them of the problem, and asking for a replacement pair. They may or may not want the old shoes back.

Failure mode data like this is very useful. It will help them make their product better.

14 years ago 08/11/2009 11:32am EDT

re: Suggestion...

Suggestion... wrote:
I'd suggest contacting Brooks, telling them of the problem, and asking for a replacement pair. They may or may not want the old shoes back.
Failure mode data like this is very useful. It will help them make their product better.

Good idea, I'll do just that.

14 years ago 08/11/2009 11:40am EDT

re: larger right foot

Could be the new recycled crap they're using; recycled and eco-friendly but the cost is the same. Why is that?

14 years ago 08/11/2009 11:43am EDT

re: gojo

It's because they use all biodegradable materials. You chose. Do you want something that last long past its life or do you want to be more green.

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