Though the Bedlam’s stability will soon be a remnant of the past (the new Adrenaline GTS 19 debuts an updated GuideRails support system that’s lighter and even more subtle), testers found the support they on their runs. Said a tester, “Very stable and decent support for an overpronator who doesn't need much cushion.” Nothing particularly innovative here, so you can swap it out with your favorite custom insole if needed.

The midsole on the Bedlam 3 is primarily the same as the Levitate 4 making use of Brooks’ firmer, more responsive DNA Amp with a 20% weight reduction from the Bedlam 2. This creates a more performance-oriented ride but is definitely stiff underfoot. What mitigates this a bit is their GuideRails support system which adds stability to inside and outside of the midsole. This cradles the foot a bit more in our experience which alleviates some of the firmness. It's hard to tell if the DNA AMP in the midsole is delivering on the cushioning department since my feet kill me when running. Noted that my feet don't hurt when I'm barefoot running or running in minimalist shoes. As far as comfort goes, I love how this shoe feels when I'm walking around the office or sitting at the computer. But the comfort dies soon after I start a run.the adrenaline 19 has significant updates to it, but it’s still the better shoe. I’ve ran in adrenaline since the 15 or 16 and I liked them — but I’m finding that some people hate what they did with the addition of the guide rails. YMMV Despite having this compound that boasts high energy return, it felt very bottom heavy. The 8mm drop had me landing and lifting off on my midfoot, but because it was so heavy and stiff I felt like I was dragging. Brooks Bedlam Upper Info Launched in 2010, DNA is a cushioning technology that is also present in most of Brooks’ running shoes. Combined with a convenient heel tab and a snug heel collar, you really can't ask for more. Granted, I don't imagine it'd hold up great in nasty weather conditions. I can just see these puppies soaking up water like a dehydrated sponge.

I was really hoping I'd fall in love with the Brooks Bedlam 2, but I'm sad to report it's a crush that never materialized into a full-on healthy relationship. The ride is smooth and semi-firm, but there’s noticeable cushioning and in every foot strike. There's a nice a boost of energy in the forefoot at the apex of every stride. WHO IT'S BEST FOR You can see from the photo above that there's really no visible wear or tear on the outsole, and that's after 60+ miles. I imagine it can withstand hundreds of miles without a problem.It uses a polyurethane compound that aims to return what you put on the road. It felt soft on impact but gave a springy return on lift off.

The heel has a comfortable amount of soft padding that could go either way depending on your own style of running and anatomy.

Brooks touts this shoe's energy return, but I don't feel like this is where the shoe shines. Yes, there's energy return, but no more than what I feel when running in a lightly cushioned alternative. In addition, the "Guiderails" technology aims to work to guide your hips, knees and joints through a natural running motion path. These Guiderails aim to replace the medial post in Brooks' running shoes, and relieve stress on joints when running. I love the look of the Bedlam 2, which is another reason I'm so disappointed this shoe just didn't work out for me. I think it's a great looking shoe for running, gym workouts, or casual wear-to-work use. Price When my foot started to hurt on the initial workout, I hopped off the treadmill and reworked the laces to see if it was just the fit that was wrong: Nope, all good to go. Unfortunately, the Brooks Bedlam 2 is a heavy beast. At 11.6oz, this is a shoe that's definitely on the chunkier side, and you can feel that weight after miles and miles, too. The Brooks upper