Customer Reviews Brooks Ravenna 11

GREAT SHOE. NEEDED NO "BREAKING IN". BUT I DO HAVE ONE COMPLAINT. I AM 77 YEARS OLD AND THE LADIES ON MY RUNNING PATH KEEP BOTHERING ME TO TELL ME WHAT A GREAT LOOKING SHOE IT IS. = ) AT LEAST THAT'S WHAT I THINK THEY'RE BOTHERING ME ABOUT.

These are a great pair of shoes. I am an overpronator with narrow feet and ankles who wanted a trainer capable of doing everything from long runs to quick speed workouts for my track training (I run the 3200). These shoes delivered for sure. I've done 400s in these shoes as well as a 7-mile long run, and have put about 35 miles in them thus far. They feel fantastic, and I have not felt any knee or shin pain, despite regularly running on uneven sidewalks. If you want a narrow stability shoe with the ability to go fast, I highly recommend this shoe.

I ordered the Ravenna 11s and received in July 2020. I am not a runner but appreciate the support these offer when walking regularly. Within a few weeks of walking (and no running) the material in the heel (around my Achilles) was already wearing. After a few months of light use there is essentially no padding left and I have to wear thick socks to use them. The lowers are great and as supportive as past Ravenna models I've owned (which were great) and I was glad to see this model design be a bit more stylish. That said, the uppers are made of poor materials which render the shoe useless after a few months of relatively light use. I can't recommend this new model.

Ravenna's have been my running shoes for many years and I've never been disappointed. The Ravenna 11's are equally as reliable, comfortable and light-weight. I'm 64 years old and run 4-5 times per week. I highly recommend.

I log a lot of long runs in the Adrenaline GTS line because they make a wide variant and it has solid support. I recently decided to start training to run a sub-5 mile and wanted a light trainer in a wide format. As some other customers have noted, the "wide" model is not quite as wide as the GTS but I think that comes with the territory. After using the Ravenna 11 for several weeks worth of speed work, I am very happy with it. You can definitely notice the efficiency gain from a lighter shoe. The snug fit in the foot box helps make the shoe feel secure and stable.

I temporarily switched to the Brooks Ghost and immediately had calf issues. The reason I originally switched to the Raveena 9 years ago was constant calf issues... which I NEVER had with the Raveena. I will never switch again.

The Ravenna 11 is my most favorite yet. I started with the Ravenna 3 when it was out and have worn every update since. The Ravenna 11 is easily the most springy feeling out of the box and feels comfortable and fast. Yes, as others have mentioned, the uppers are stiffer than the almost sock-like mesh of the Ravenna 9 and 10s, but it causes no problem for me. Love the shoe and will enjoy it until the next new pair. Switch out my shoes at roughly 400 miles.

I've been running in these shoes since the Ravenna 9 and absolutely love this version. Overall, feels much more comfortable and the flat laces are nice touch.

Coming from the Ravenna 10 these offer the same support and make me feel even faster. I love these shoes! They are perfect!

Been a big fan of the Ravenna's. The shoe fits great, neutral, with a snug fit to make sure there is no sliding. Very breathable. 150 miles in and glad I have stuck with the Ravenna

I have waited until I put about 300 miles on it before reviewing these pair of shoes. I also enjoy a little bit of speedy runs, so these shoes are great for that. I really like the improvements in the cushion compared to Ravenna 10 and also it is much lighter and feels great in running on them. However, at the same time I feel like there is a lot of room for improvement. The shoe caused me a bit of issues until it was warmed up. Ravenna 10 did not cause such issues for me. That is the reason I give this 4 starts instead of 5. Can't wait to see what is waiting with Ravenna 12 :)

The only trainer to use! Holds up after miles and miles our pounding.