Brooks Ravenna
Every version of the Ravenna we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The score is the median Better Shoes Rating of the line's shoes, out of 100. The average product line scores 76, and the Ravenna scores above 52% of the lines we track.
Brooks Ravenna vs. Other Shoes
Each dot is one rated shoe: the Ravenna in gold, all other shoes in gray.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the Ravenna, placed by its rating and release year.
Release year
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| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Score | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| Brooks Ravenna 11 | 2020 | 8.9 oz | — | 55 | -27 | 4 | $110 MSRP |
| Brooks Ravenna 10 | 2019 | 9.0 oz | 27/17mm · 10mm drop | 83 | +1 | 16 | $110 MSRP |
| Brooks Ravenna 9 | 2018 | 8.8 oz | 26/16mm · 10mm drop | 81 | +15 | 15 | $110 MSRP |
| Brooks Ravenna 8 | 2017 | 9.4 oz | 10mm drop | 67 | -18 | 14 | $110 MSRP |
| Brooks Ravenna 7 | 2017 | 9.9 oz | 28/18mm · 10mm drop | 84 | -8 | 5 | $120 MSRP |
| Brooks Ravenna 6 | 2015 | 9.8 oz | 26/16mm · 10mm drop | 92 | +19 | 9 | $110 MSRP |
| Brooks Ravenna 5 | 2014 | 9.6 oz | 28/20mm · 8mm drop | 73 | +9 | 72 | $110 MSRP |
| Brooks Ravenna 4 | 2013 | 9.9 oz | — | 64 | — | 23 | $110 MSRP |
8 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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Brooks
Ravenna 1155 Bottom-tier Bottom-tier · 4 reviews · Confidence 72/100
v11 (2020) · Daily trainer · Stability · 8.9 oz
Two reviewers who have run in the Ravenna for years call it supportive and dependable.
Durability 73MSRP $110
Overall55Durability73Value70Cushioning62Comfort62Appearance60Confidence72Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Two reviewers who have run in the Ravenna for years call it supportive and dependable.
One reviewer praises the thin, light mesh upper.
Cons
Comfort and cushioning both average 3.5 out of 5 across four reviews.
Two reviewers find the padding around the ankle collar sparse, one of them getting blisters where the Ravenna 10 gave none.
One reviewer stays sore longer after running in it and does not use it for recovery runs.
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Brooks
Ravenna 1083 Good Good · 16 reviews · Confidence 88/100
v10 (2019) · Daily trainer · Stability · 9.0 oz · 10mm drop · 27mm stack
Reviewers call it light and supportive enough for tempo and marathon runs.
Durability 80MSRP $110
Overall83Comfort82Durability80Value77Cushioning76Appearance65Confidence88Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Reviewers call it light and supportive enough for tempo and marathon runs.
Runners consistently praise the comfort and the sock-like upper fit.
Ravenna 9 owners say this version is lighter still, and one gets 650 miles a pair.
Cons
Several reviewers say the midsole breaks down faster than expected.
One reviewer finds it too firm for long runs and another was disappointed at full price.
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Brooks
Ravenna 981 Good Good · 15 reviews · Confidence 92/100
v9 (2018) · Daily trainer · Stability · 8.8 oz · 10mm drop · 26mm stack
Reviewers use it for tempo runs and long training miles alike.
Durability 74MSRP $110
Overall81Value87Comfort86Durability74Cushioning72Appearance71Confidence92Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Reviewers use it for tempo runs and long training miles alike.
Two reviewers who disliked the Ravenna 8 call this version lighter and quicker.
Reviewers praise the all-mesh upper for fixing the hot spots of earlier versions.
Cons
Two reviewers report the forefoot tread wearing out quickly, one at 150 miles.
One reviewer says it is not great for low-volume feet.
Durability draws the lowest ratings of any dimension, at 4.1 out of 5.
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Brooks
Ravenna 867 Below average Below average · 14 reviews · Confidence 91/100
v8 (2017) · Daily trainer · Stability · 9.4 oz · 10mm drop
Reviewers find the support noticeable without the bulk of a heavier stability shoe.
Durability 74MSRP $110
Overall67Durability74Cushioning68Comfort61Value60Appearance52Confidence91Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Reviewers find the support noticeable without the bulk of a heavier stability shoe.
Its fourteen reviewers rate durability 4.3 out of 5, and one calls it a durable shoe that holds up to the miles.
It lists at $110, below the $150 median for daily trainers on sale.
Cons
Appearance is its lowest-rated dimension at 3.9 out of 5, and two reviewers call the looks sub par or dull.
Two reviewers find it stiff, one saying it takes a while to break in and one that it felt too stiff on days their legs were beaten up.
Averaging 9.3 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is heavier than the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers on sale.
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Brooks
Ravenna 784 Good Good · 5 reviews · Confidence 82/100
v7 (2017) · Daily trainer · Stability · 9.9 oz · 10mm drop · 28mm stack
Reviewers report it holds up well, even at high weekly mileage.
Durability 81MSRP $120
Overall84Durability81Value68Cushioning67Comfort66Appearance60Confidence82Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Reviewers report it holds up well, even at high weekly mileage.
Reviewers use the firm ride for tempo runs and track workouts.
Cons
Reviewers describe the ride as firm rather than soft, and the two who rated cushioning give it 3.5 out of 5.
One reviewer finds the fit narrow and would not race in it.
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Brooks
Ravenna 692 Very good Very good · 9 reviews · Confidence 89/100
v6 (2015) · Daily trainer · Stability · 9.8 oz · 10mm drop · 26mm stack
Reviewers call it comfortable and well padded, with a midfoot lace strap that locks the fit down.
Durability 83MSRP $110
Overall92Durability83Value78Cushioning73Comfort71Appearance70Confidence89Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Reviewers call it comfortable and well padded, with a midfoot lace strap that locks the fit down.
Seven of the eight reviewers who compared it preferred it to their previous shoe.
One reviewer gets up to 500 miles a pair and has run three marathons in the Ravenna line.
Cons
One reviewer reports the upper fraying, the tongue slipping and inconsistent width.
One reviewer saw the forefoot outsole rub off by about 200 miles.
Two of nine reviewers report an injury while running in it.
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Brooks
Ravenna 573 Decent Decent · 72 reviews · Confidence 96/100
v5 (2014) · Daily trainer · Stability · 9.6 oz · 8mm drop · 28mm stack
Reviewers call it supportive yet light for a stability trainer.
Durability 87MSRP $110
Overall73Durability87Comfort80Appearance80Value79Cushioning75Confidence96Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Reviewers call it supportive yet light for a stability trainer.
Many runners find it comfortable for long, steady miles, several on their third pair or beyond.
Cons
Several reviewers wore through the blown rubber outsole by 300 miles.
The midfoot saddle feels tight for some high-arched runners, and others find it runs bigger than earlier versions.
The Ravenna 6 after it scores 92 against its 73.
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Brooks
Ravenna 464 Below average Below average · 23 reviews · Confidence 91/100
v4 (2013) · Daily trainer · Stability · 9.9 oz
Six reviewers call it light for a stability shoe.
Durability 81MSRP $110
Overall64Durability81Value76Comfort72Cushioning70Appearance59Confidence91Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Six reviewers call it light for a stability shoe.
Four reviewers log 70 to 95 miles a week in it, two of them using it for tempo work.
Comfort averages 4.6 out of 5 across twenty-three reviews, and one reviewer trains seventeen weeks for a marathon in a pair.
Cons
One reviewer finds the ride stiff, rotates another trainer for most distance runs, and sees it wear out earlier than their other shoes.
Eight of the twenty-three reviewers report an injury while running in it.
Averaging 9.9 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is heavier than the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers on sale.
