Brooks Men's Ravenna 11 Running Shoe

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The GuideRails® function like an extended heel counter—that stiff piece around the heel of many running shoes to counter excess heel movement—by continuing to guide the foot as it moves through footstrike, with the goal of correcting knee alignment from the ankle up. There is plenty of breathability with the Ravenna 11. The softer mesh upper provides for plenty of ventilation, especially when the pavement gets hot, and the sun keeps blaring down on those roads. The first thing I noticed when taking these out for a spin is quite simply, I felt fast. If you are a fan of ASICS’ Flyte Foam, you’ll be into the familiar firm yet springy feel of the Ravenna 11’s BioMoGo DNA midsole. That on top of a bouncy all-rubber outsole makes for an energetic rebound that’ll keep you going on even your toughest training days. And, if you’re worried about the GuideRails technology feeling too supportive, don’t fret! The guidance they provide is low-key, enough so that even neutral runners will find them unobtrusive while running. WHO THEY’RE FOR:

Needless to say, time will tell on this question. When it comes to creating durable running shoes, I think Brooks does some fantastic work, and I hope nothing less from the Ravenna 11. Wet or dry: this grip won't fail you The Brooks Ravenna 11s are a wonderful combination of speed and stability. While I’m not ready to take the shoe out for ultra distances, I feel comfortable with the shoe when time and speed count. Ideally, I would recommend the shoe for race day, interval training, and tempo runs.The unobtrusive guidance is there if you need it but easy to ignore when you don’t, which can be helpful for a regular pronated foot motion when muscles fatigue and for those who overpronate to a low-moderate degree The measurements verify what my fit experience told me: a half-size bigger Ravenna fits my forefoot like my regular size in DS Trainer, but it makes for a longer-fitting shoe with a less-secure heel fit. One of the nice surprises of the Ravenna 11 has been the traction throughout the outsole. I was able to run mostly on roads, but I added in some gravel, grass, dirt, and asphalt, and felt great on all surfaces. Wet or dry, the outsoles have performed wonderfully with plenty of traction, whether running, hiking, or walking. Brooks is well known for their range of stability shoes and like many others in the series, the Ravenna 11 is specially designed for overpronators and built to take on the roads.

I can be hard to please when it comes to upper fit as I like a close-fitting shoe with a narrow heel fit and firm heel counter. However, the DS Trainer’s material is more flexible, which allows the slight give I need to maintain the smaller shoe size. I found the Ravenna 11 to fit a bit more snug than other stability models I reviewed, which isn’t necessarily bad. Since this shoe is advantageous for speed, I found the tighter feel to be true to the spirit of the Ravenna 11. Want to know for sure if the Brooks Ravenna 10 are the right shoes for you? Take 2-3 minutes to run through our online SHOE FIT FINDER. You can also call 800.551.5558 or drop by your hometown store and we’ll guide you through your personal fitting. TEST RUN THIS SHOE FOR 90 DAYS

With a wider forefoot than heel, the DS Trainer in your regular size will better fit your foot like a glove, without pinching. Further, between the Ravenna and DS Trainer, the DS is snappier, but the Ravenna combines more cushion (to a still responsive ride) with an outsole that banks outward from the upper more than the ASICS. Also fill our RSG community in on the ways that running has helped you to cope in the past months, especially if you are a healthcare worker facing the current pandemic on the front lines. (If that’s you—thank you!) Ravenna seems to fit longer than Transcend though they are the same size. The plush heel in the latter holds the foot further forward in the shoe. All applicable customs and import duties and any other charges are the responsibility of the customer.

The inflexible upper makes it fit a narrow foot best, and the responsive, supportive, and grippy sole unit encourages a light step in up to 10K races—or even a half marathon, for those with low-moderate support needs. This method of foot guidance works for me, and it allows for a lighter shoe as well, from those with extra bulk in the midsole. Speaking of weight, the 11 is .4 oz. lighter per shoe than my half-size smaller in Ravenna 9. Here’s where it get interesting: The shoes are the same width at the toe-end of the laces, measuring from where the upper attaches, and when the material is smashed flat, the half-size bigger Ravenna is .1 mm wider than the DS Trainer 24. Rather than how close we stood to friends and fellow racers or if we were going to have the race at all. However, with the same size in Ravenna, Brooks’ stability speed shoe, Adrenaline, their speed/cushion stability hybrid, and Transcend, the plushed-out stability workhorse, I only get the fit issues in Ravenna.I have been comfortable running in the Brooks Ravenna 11 since day one. The weight (266g) and heel-to-toe drop (10mm) both fall on the lighter to moderate side of things, providing for a wonderful ride that makes you wonder just how this is a stability shoe in the first place.

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WHO THEY’RE FOR:

A trail 5k through the snow was my first run in these lightweight shoes (with some ice cleats slipped over the tread), and the minimal upper plus stable base performed well. Its uses extend beyond jogging and running, this pair is also suitable for walking and daily use so wearers can enjoy reliable comfort no matter where their day takes them. It is available in regular and narrow widths for both men and women to accommodate the needs of those with broader feet. Upper It shares with the mid-cushioned Adrenaline (the Ghost with GuideRails®) and ultra-plush Transcend (the Glycerin with GuideRails®). The extra length (8 mm. from the DS Trainer) really is not that noticeable when running—I was surprised! But the heel has more give. However, I wonder if there is room for a bit more cushion throughout the forefoot, especially. Weight to wish for!