Brooks Vanguard
Brooks
Mentioned 2 times across 1 show · first heard May 2026 on Acquired.
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The general take
Ben Gilbert calls Brooks Vanguards great shoes that he's bought two pairs of and wears around the neighborhood, though he notes they're not squishy enough for all-day standing. David Rosenthal discovered them while researching and was surprised that these old-school Brooks running shoes are still being made today. Both speakers seem genuinely impressed by the shoes as a product.
Who said what
Ben Gilbert👍 Recommends
…personal recommendation of running shoes
“Follow up to yours from the Vanguard episode. The shoes, Brooks Vanguards, are indeed great. I ordered a pair. They're excellent. I'm not wearing them today because they're not squishy enough to stand for whatever we're at, nine hours. Yes, but they are great shoes. I got two pairs. I wear them around the neighborhood. They're awesome.”
Acquired — The Walt Disney Companyat 23:50
David Rosenthal👍 Recommends
…discovering Brooks Vanguard sneakers as unexpected episode callback
“And then my third one, a surprise last minute carve out. While I was doing research yesterday, polishing up the show notes for the script, I came across totally accidentally by Googling Brooks Vanguard shoes. What? This is like the ultimate acquired crossover. Did you know that these things exist? These are old school Brooks running shoes that they still make.”
Acquired — Vanguardat 1:04:35
Listener reviews
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