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Josh Kerr’s Ultimate Brooks Shopping List
Josh Kerr is the name that was heard around the world on July 18, 2026, after the 28-year-old Scot smashed the world record for the fastest mile — running (or, more accurately, sprinting) the distance in just three minutes, 42 seconds, and 66 milliseconds. The previous men’s world record in the category (three minutes, 43 seconds, 13 milliseconds) was achieved in 1999, which means it took over two decades for someone with Kerr’s superhuman athleticism to come along and do it even better.
Also doing it better: Brooks Running, Kerr’s official brand sponsor that outfitted him for the IAAF Diamond League competition last month. For the happening, he wore a custom spike and speed suit from Brooks — the former tailored to the runner’s “unique biomechanics and racing rhythm,” per the label, and the latter delivering “uncompromising freedom” with “[Brooks’] lightest materials ever.”
And while Kerr’s footwear of choice — the Hyperion 222, named for his joint effort with Brooks to push the mile time to precisely 222 seconds (he was off by mere moments) — is not shoppable online, Kerr is an advocate of numerous other bestselling, performance-oriented Brooks sneakers and apparel styles for running that are.
The same principles that Kerr’s head-to-toe kit was rooted in (think thermoregulation, aerodynamism, and enhanced mobility) are to be found in Brooks’ options for everyday training. Kerr particularly endorses the new Brooks Hyperion Elite 6 shoe, which is best for marathons, road running, and any occasion on which you’re chasing pure, unadulterated speed.
The Hyperion Elite 6 features an overexaggerated rocker, Brooks’ “most premium performance cushioning” to date, and a carbon plate to grant you nothing short of explosiveness at takeoff. Having been ideated and developed with input from Brooks–sponsored stars like Kerr, you better believe the top running sneaker for men and women won’t let you down when it’s needed most.
August 2026 release
Brooks Hyperion Elite 6 Sneaker
Sold in a medium width, with a midsole drop of seven millimeters.
So too is Kerr a fan of Brooks’ Glycerin 23 style, now offered in an extended assortment of colorways. This stepper has more lifestyle-leaning intentions, meaning it will easily fit into, and enrich, your routine of neighborhood jogs and long weekend runs. Also guaranteed to help you “savor every stride,” as its maker puts it, the Glycerin 23 boasts high-tech elements like a special GuideRails system for extra stability, nitrogen-infused cushioning for pillow-like landings, and a more flexible, breathable, and soft fabric on the upper than before.
Confident, powerful toe-offs and effortless bounce will be yours, whether you’re chasing after the kids or the new world record.
Brooks Glycerin 23 Sneaker
An under-$200 running shoe that has the APMA’s Seal of Approval.
Interested in taking up trail running? For that, Kerr would recommend the Ghost Trail, a streamlined, attractive kick benefitting from the kind of all-terrain traction (suitable for wet and dry surfaces alike) that will eliminate anxiety about sprained ankles or skinned knees as you’re going off the road and into the woods. Marked by a secure heel, 3D-printed reinforcement in the mudguard and toe cap, as well as defined outsole lugs for greater grippiness, the Ghost Trail is an impressive selection indeed at just $150.
Brooks Ghost Trail Sneaker
End up not liking it? That’s unlikely, but Brooks’ generous, 90-day test run policy lets you return the shoe for free in that time frame and get your money back.
Even pro athletes need their rest days, so the Revel 9 is Kerr’s suggestion for best walking shoe from Brooks. Equipped with DNA Foam cushioning in the midsole, which absorbs impact and will keep you light on your feet no matter how hard the day gets, this shoe is durable, pleasant on the eyes, and low-pro enough to complement a wide variety of outfits, taking you from the gym to the park to school pickup with ease.
Brooks Revel 9 Sneaker
We appreciate this sneaker’s affordability factor that doesn’t come at the cost of Kerr-level results.
And because the clothing you’re wearing oftentimes has just as much to do with running speed and form as your footwear, Kerr’s Brooks shopping list also includes staples like the Pro Kit Split Short (lightweight and unrestricting, with a three-inch inseam), the Dash Short Sleeve (flaunting UPF 40+ sun protection, odor-banishing tech, and reflective overlays for maximum visibility), plus the Source 9″ Short Tight (whose longer inseam and body-skimming fit will keep everything compressed and supported as you’re racking up those miles… or running a single one).
Brooks Pro Kit Split Short
A hot-weather godsend.
Brooks Dash Short Sleeve
You have the choice of going bold or keeping things monochrome when buying this top-rated tee.
Brooks Source 9″ Short Tight
Optimal range of motion? Secured.
Think you don’t have much in common with an Olympic medalist and three-time NCAA champion? This will no longer be the case after you score some tried-and-true running gear from a circa-1914 company that’s in the business of dressing winners.
Here’s to looking like — if not necessarily running as fast as — the record-breaking and legendary Josh Kerr.
Shop More Kerr-Approved Brooks Running Essentials
Brooks Movement Heavyweight Tee
Roomy, trend-aware, structured, and meant for your more casual training days.
Brooks Journey 5″ Short
Run sans distractions with these pocket-packed, stretchy, and sweat-wicking shorts.
Brooks Hyperion Elite LD 2 Sneaker
Go the distance courtesy of the Hyperion Elite LD’s propulsive, overachieving spikes — accommodating “track events from 1,500m – 10,000m,” according to Brooks.
Brooks Glycerin Max 2 Sneaker
Pictured in a limited-edition Banana shade with gradient laces dolled up by beads, the Glycerin Max 2 keeps around-the-clock plushness top of mind — no exceptions. (Also found in men’s sizing.)
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