Become a Lab Rat

RUNNERS WANTED:

Help Brooks revolutionize running shoes

When Brooks envisions the future of running footwear, we look to you. Our research team currently seeks runners to participate in our Biomechanics Lab Testing Program and/or Wear Testing Progam. If you meet the following criteria, please continue reading for details about our testing programs and, if interested, proceed to our application form.

Brooks Biomechanics Lab Testing Program

Brooks conducts continuous research on runners’ biomechanics (the way you move), and the effects of running footwear on biomechanics, performance, and comfort. Our studies, conducted at our Bothell, WA headquarters, examine the effectiveness of current Brooks product in meeting runners’ needs—as compared with competitors’ products and in an effort to pioneer new technologies that enhance running efficacy and performance. The data we collect from runners in the lab directly informs the development of Brooks products.

The duration of testing ranges from one to two hours, one to four times a year.

Brooks Wear Testing Program

Brooks needs your expert opinion on products in development. Your input will shape the fit, function, design and color of future footwear. At times, you will be able to keep the product you wear on your regular runs. However, at other times, we will call to request that you ship product back to Brooks at your own expense. If we do not have to cut open your shoes, we can return them to you upon completion of our analysis.

Become a Tester

Join one or both of the above programs as a tester today by filling out our brief application form. Thank you for your support of Brooks Sports.

Biomechanics & Weartester Application
please complete the form below

Please select your gender

Based on your height and weight, which best describes your body type?

What size running shoe do you wear?

What width running shoe do you wear?

Describe your arch height?
Need Help? Step onto a dry surface with a wet foot. This will make a print for you to compare by clicking here.

What shoes are you currently running in?

Which best describes your gait cycle?
Need Help? Please visit the following link to find and be fit at a specialty running store near you to determine the best category of running stability for you. After you have visited a specialty running store please complete the wear test application. Click Here to find a Specialty Running Store.

How many miles a week do you run?

Do you live in the United States?

Do you live in the Seattle area?

Runner Personal Info Please review the information you provided to verify that it is correct and complete.
Gender:
Body Type:
Shoe Size:
Shoe Width:
Arch Height:
Current Shoe:
Gait Cycle:
Miles Run Weekly:
Live in the USA:
Live in Seattle Area:
Is ALL the information above correct and complete?

Select the program(s) which you would like to participate.

Apply for Weartesting Program. By selecting "Yes" you accept all terms of the Wear Tester Agreement. View Agreement

- Not eligible for Weartesting Program -

Apply for Biomechanical testing Program.

- Not eligible for Biomechanical Testing Program -

Please complete the following personal information.
First Name:
Last Name:
Shipping Address Line 1:
Shipping Address Line 2:
City:
State: Zip:
Email:
Re-enter Email:
Daytime Phone: - -

Runner Contact Info Please review the information you provided to verify that it is correct and complete.
Wear Testing Program:
Biomechanical Testing:
First Name:
Last Name:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Email:
Phone:	- -
Is ALL the information above correct and complete?

Thank you for your interest but at this time, we are looking for other qualifications.

Please check back in 6 months as our needs will change.

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