How a RunDisney Shoe Helped Uncover $1 Million in Stolen Train Cargo
A runDisney inspired Brooks Running shoe led detectives to one million dollars in stolen goods. Get the details.
Brooks Running and runDisney Announce Limited Items
runDisney and Brooks Running have teamed up for a multi-year collaboration. A new shoe will be released for each race weekend. Those looking to purchase the runDisney inspired Brooks Running shoes can purchase them at the Health & Fitness Expos during runDisney race weekends and a limited amount of shoes are available to Brooks Run Club Members online after the event.
runDisney and Brooks Running shared that the Goofy style shoe (pictured above) would have limited availability. An email went out prior to the 2026 Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend stating:
"due to disruptions in planned product delivery, this style will be offered in limited quantities during the 2026 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend."
Prior to the shoes actual release, images were circulating online of both of these shoes. Soon after, Brooks Running and runDisney shared a VERY early look at a Minnie inspired shoe for Marathon Weekend.
Stolen Merchandise Found
CBS News reported that on October 21, 2026 that detectives with the Los Angeles Police Department's Cargo Theft Task Force recovered $1 million in stolen train cargo. The goods were discovered because of an eBay sale of allegedly stolen limited-edition runDisney inspired Brooks shoes.
This triggered the warrant where FBI and Homeland Security Investigations along with other agencies recovered a total of 35 pallets of cargo. This cargo included brands such as Brooks, Hoka, New Balance, Adidas, ON, Salomon, and JanSport (shoes and backpacks).
One million dollars in stolen train cargo, totally 35 pallets, was discovered because of an eBay sale of a runDisney Brooks Running shoe.
The owner of DesignerDeals4Less admitted to purchasing the stolen property from unauthorized dealers.
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Source: CBSnews.com
