I usually wear Brooks Adrenaline series but when I was in need of new walking shoes, I came across the Beast. With my left foot having an arthritic big toe joint and plantar fasciitis, I wanted a comfortable shoe. Based on reading numerous reviews and the fact this shoe was on sale, I decided to try it. Wow! I was not disappointed. Even with the standard insole, the shoe was quite comfortable and easy to walk in. Ultimately I did replace the insole with my Spenco Max insoles. This combination makes for a very comfortable walking shoe with no added pressure and little to no pain for my plantar fasciitis. Overall I am very happy with this purchase. So happy that I bought another pair.

I knew these shoes were on sale since they are a two year old model. I'm not sure how the Beast 18 will compare. The price will be higher of course but it remains to be seen if the core construction of the foot bed, insole and outer shoe will be as robust as the Beast 16.

For me, the Beast is an excellent replacement and improvement over the Adrenaline model.