BROOKS HERITAGE CHARIOT - COCONUT / BOSPHORUS / TAFFY

Released back in 1983, they were definitely a game changer in Brooks' whole history. In the 80s, it was well-received for its stability of the upper and the grip of the outsole as a running shoe. The Chariot used two different density foams instead of the Varus Wedge a denser foam on the inside of the shoe to keep runners from rotating inward and toward the outside, softer EVA to keep the shoe from tilting awkwardly for walkers. Brooks calls this innovation the Diagonal Rollbar.

The Chariot also features an ultra sturdy heel counter that wraps around the heel and extends to the ball of the foot.

A third game-changer a dual-density rubber outsole  features hard rubber on the edges for stability and softer rubber in the middle to absorb impact.