Brooks warranty for running & athletic shoes
The short version
That full coverage is the same as most of the 12 brands we compared, which typically cover nothing in full. You don't need to register to get this coverage.
From Brooks's published warranty, checked October 2026.
What's covered
Full coverage: everything, parts and laborPartial coverage: some parts only, you usually pay labor
Purchase5 yrs10 yrs+Full: NoneNo partial coverage
- Partial coverageWhole productNone
Good to know before you buy
- Include a photo of the defect and the shoe's style number, size, width and color.
- Shoes are expected to last 300 to 500 miles; apparel about 12 months.
How other brands compare for running & athletic shoes
- 1. ASICS21/100 · Full: 1 year
- 2. FootJoy15/100 · Full: None
- 3. Nike15/100 · Full: None
- 4. Salomon15/100 · Full: None
- 5. Altra13/100 · Full: None
Where you buy it matters
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for running & athletic shoes.
- NordstromMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- TargetTarget Owned Brand clothing and shoes365 days
- BackcountryMost items90 days from delivery
- Kohl'sMost items90 days
- REIMost items90 days
- WalmartMost items90 days
Show all 21 stores
- Big 5 Sporting GoodsWestern US storesMost items90 days
- ScheelsMidwest and Mountain West storesMost items90 days
- Academy Sports + OutdoorsMost items60 days
- HibbettMost items60 days
- JCPenneyMost items60 days
- Road Runner SportsMost items60 days
- Shoe CarnivalMost items60 days
- ZapposMost items60 days from delivery
- Foot LockerMost items45 days
- Nordstrom RackMost items40 days
- Bloomingdale'sMost items30 days from delivery
- Dillard'sMost items30 days
- Fleet FeetMost items30 days
- Macy'sMost items30 days from delivery
- Ross Dress for LessMost items30 days
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for running & athletic shoes where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.
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