Brooks Trace 4
Brooks' soft, breathable value trainer, on DNA LOFT v2 foam with a high drop for easy, comfortable miles.
Specs
- Weight (g)
- 264
- Drop (mm)
- 12
- Cushioning
- Balanced
- Stability
- Neutral
- Plate
- None
- Surface
- Road
- Price
- Budget
- Lifespan (km)
- 750
- Released
- 2025
Lifespan is our editorial estimate — no manufacturer publishes one — as is any figure the linked source does not state.
Best for
For $100 the Trace 4 gives you what Brooks pitches as reliability and comfort: soft DNA LOFT v2 foam that adapts to your stride, and a breathable upper. The drop is a tall 12 mm, which is worth knowing before you try it on.
It suits easy runs, jogs and general fitness, the sort of mileage where a plain, dependable pair does the job without fuss and a high drop sits comfortably, and the soft, breathable fit makes it easy to forget about.
It is not built for speed. The foam is soft rather than springy, there is no plate, and at about 264 g it is no lightweight, so tempo runs, workouts and races call for something else entirely.