Pure Joy Wellness Approved - Brooks Sneakers
/Welcome back to Pure Joy Wellness Approved! I’m proud to say that this is our seventh edition of this series, and we’re showing no signs of stopping! :)
For anyone who’s new to Pure Joy Wellness, here’s a quick rundown of what this series is about:
The wellness industry is saturated with products. (It’s a multi-trillion dollar industry, after all.) My goal with this series, Pure Joy Wellness Approved, is to help you cut through the noise, and give you insight into the items and brands that I use on a regular basis. Every month, I’ll be featuring a product I love that can make achieving your health goals easier—whether you want to lose weight, take better care of your skin, develop an exercise routine, find balance with your nutrition, or improve your mental health, to name a few.
Throughout the pandemic, exercise has been one of the only things keeping me grounded. That’s why this month, I had to share my favorite piece of running gear....
Brooks Bedlam 3 Women’s Running Shoes
As an active individual, I have to replace my running shoes every few months, but the pair I keep coming back to is the Bedlam 3 Women’s Running Shoe from Brooks. Brooks is one of my favorite running companies in general, so I feel comfortable saying any shoe of theirs is probably stellar, but I admittedly hold a special place in my heart for the Bedlam 3.
Here’s why this product is Pure Joy Wellness Approved.
Why I Love This Product
They’re incredibly supportive.
My number one criteria for a running shoe is that it has to be supportive. The Bedlam 3 shoes are form-fitting and snug, but not so much so that your foot feels restricted. You get the feeling that your foot and the shoe are one unit—when you run in them, your arches feel supported, and your ankles stay stable. I love stability-focused shoes like this one, because they minimize your body’s excess movement, which can help prevent injury. Just make sure you give them some time to break in!
They are SO LIGHT.
Is there anything worse than a heavy, clunky running shoe? Running can be challenging enough—I don’t want another five pounds of weight on my feet! Brooks created the Bedlam 3 to be 20 percent lighter than previous models, and they really do give you that springy, light-on-your-feet feeling. The material is also super breathable, so I never feel like my feet are trapped or overheated.
They’re also great for walking.
Walking is my form of meditation, and I strive to hit 10,000 steps every day. The Bedlam 3 shoes are supportive and durable enough to handle both running and walking (thank you arch support!). And even though they’re lighter shoes overall, there’s still a good amount of cushioning and a wide toe-box, which makes them super comfortable.
You can buy the Brooks Bedlam 3 Running Shoes on the Brooks website or through any major running shoe retailer. I cannot stress enough how important it is to invest in supportive running shoes—it’s a choice you’ll never regret!
P.S. If you don’t have a reliable walking shoe, I recommend getting these—especially since I’m starting a Walking Challenge soon… Stay tuned and join our Private Facebook Group for more details!
xo,
Renata