Brooks Anthem 8
Brooks' value-priced neutral road trainer with soft DNA LOFT v2 foam and everyday style.
Specs
- Weight (g)
- 269
- Drop (mm)
- 10
- Cushioning
- Balanced
- Stability
- Neutral
- Plate
- None
- Surface
- Road
- Price
- Budget
- Lifespan (km)
- 750
- Released
- 2026
Lifespan is our editorial estimate — no manufacturer publishes one — as is any figure the linked source does not state.
Best for
The Anthem 8 is the shoe Brooks makes for people who want a comfortable run at a good price. DNA LOFT v2 foam gives soft, smooth cushioning and a secure, balanced feel on a traditional 10 mm drop at 269 g, and Brooks pitches the style as good on and off the run.
It suits easy runs and relaxed daily mileage, and doubles for walking and everyday wear thanks to its styling. The balanced cushion and conventional heel height make it an easygoing shoe.
It is not a fast shoe, and it is not a high-end performance trainer. The foam is soft and simple and the build is aimed at value, so tempo sessions, long runs and racing are better served by a lighter, more responsive model.