Customer Reviews Brooks Ricochet 3

These shoes are in the Brooks neutral energize category. I chose them because the Levitate is also a neutral energize shoe and I love it - or I love the Levitate 2, but the newer models have changed in a negative way. Enter the Ricochet. I haven't tried previous models of this shoe so I don't have that reference point. Beyond the neutral energize category, I was excited about the thinner sock-like collar around the ankle which I really like. However, I did not realize that this shoe also has that super thin, attached tongue that, for me, makes it really hard to get the shoe on and off. I also noticed little to no arch support, but that could be a me thing since I do have higher than normal arches. So I returned them and am going with the latest Ghost model (neutral cushion) which is a bit less streamline (ie, it feels a bit clunkier to me, although not excessively so), but is super comfy and has good arch for me (and a regular detached tongue).

Purchased these as a replacement for Brooks Ricochet 1. These are more narrow than my previous pair and I'm not a fan of the tongue being attached to the shoe. But they are still very comfortable, light and bouncy for walking on pavement and treadmill runs.

These shoes are not for me. They're supposed to be springy and cushiony and my experience was opposite. It felt like my heels sunk into the ground and calves were straining for my whole run. Over $100 for shoes wasted. Also colors are not bright as pictured. Sorely disappointed - pun intended.

This was one of five pair of sneakers I ordered for walking on streets and sidewalks. All the others felt either too high, too heavy, too squishy, or not supportive enough. These went on and felt like socks -- like they were made for MY FEET. Admittedly, I haven't worn them out of the house (yet), but the others are all being sent back. Not this one!

I love this shoe, however, the new Ricochet 3 is wider in the toe box than the Ricochet 2. I have bought 3 pairs of the 2, they fit well, wear well. I walk 2-3 miles every evening and no problems. I am returning these and will try a different pair. Brooks is the only shoe I wear.

They are very comfortable, I have a heal bone spur and these have helped with the pain.

This is my first pair of Brooks, so I can't compare to other models. However, my first impression is that I will now only ever buy Brooks! They are incredibly light (especially compared to the Mizunos I tried) and provide perfect stability during my HIIT classes. I LOVE the color. Other reviewers were expecting black and disappointed. I wanted the dark grey with black and they are exactly that! The knit and light shoe hug my feet perfectly and feel like an extension of my sock. I hope these hold up well because I want to wear them for a long time. For reference, I came from wearing Mizuno which I usually have to size up in (to 8.5). I am a true 8 and the 8's were perfection! The Brooks have already improved the knee pain that I had while in Mizuno. I'm 100% team Brooks!

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Box of the shoe was very wide, my foot kept sliding forward.