Brooks Men's Ravenna 11 Running Shoe

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Combined with a stable midfoot fit which moves into a low-volume toebox that nonetheless accommodates little “knobs” on both sides of my forefoot. 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. Delivery timescales are esimates in working days; Public Holidays, Saturday's and Sunday's are NOT classed as working days. 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. 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.

Ravenna is the lightest, sleekest stability offering from Brooks, comparable to the neutral Launch but featuring the latest version of Guiderails® Holistic Support System. 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. 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!)From time to time carriers may deliver earlier or later, or on non working days however this is cannot be guaranteed nor should it be expected. There is noticeably less tread on the Ravenna 11 than other stability models, but given the spirit of speed in mind, the shoe performs wonderfully. The Brooks Ravenna 11 is race day ready 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 If you crave stability without a lot of clunky support and you love to go fast, you’re going to love the Ravenna 11. You’ll also love that they’ve got: No surprise, Ravenna 11 is 8 mm longer than its smaller-size cousin, DS Trainer, with a 7 mm wider heel base and an 8 mm wider base at the ball of the foot.

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.

SPECS

Combine the extra heel movement with a less robust heel counter, and a dull ache sets in along the outside of my heel, a key indicator for me of poor heel support. 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.

All this to say, DS feels more like an extension of the foot; Ravenna combines responsiveness with support in a more beefed-up (for a speed shoe) midsole. 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: 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. Brooks’ signature BioMoGO DNA cushioning makes up the midsole to ease pressure on the joints. This cushioning is also made from eco-friendly materials that decompose after its lifespan is complete.

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Delivery timescales are based on working days; Public Holidays, Saturday's and Sunday's are NOT classed as working days.