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Ravenna 6

Ravenna 6
Daily trainer · Stability · Road
Below average (64/100)

Shoe details

Weight
10.7 oz
Release
2015
MSRP
$110
Stack Height
26mm heel - 16mm toe
Drop Height
10mm

Ratings & Reviews

Below average (64/100)

Better than about 16% of shoes

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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This score rates worse than 84% of shoes.

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Rating breakdown

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The darker band shows the central score range. The lighter band shows a wider range of reasonable outcomes. More reviews for this shoe usually narrow both bands.

Overall

Below average (64/100)

Overall ranking

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

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Below average (64/100)

Rank

Ranks above 16% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Durability

Good (79/100)

Durability ranking

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Good (79/100)

Rank

Ranks above 60% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Comfort

Good (76/100)

Comfort ranking

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Good (76/100)

Rank

Ranks above 53% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Value

Good (71/100)

Value ranking

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Estimate

Good (71/100)

Rank

Ranks above 40% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Cushioning

Good (70/100)

Cushioning ranking

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Good (70/100)

Rank

Ranks above 32% of shoes

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Appearance

Good (68/100)

Appearance ranking

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Estimate

Good (68/100)

Rank

Ranks above 26% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the score range we think is most likely.

32%

6/19

Prefer this shoe over another.

Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.

All Running Shoes

Worse than 84% of 2,526 running shoes ranked.

Below average (64/100)

Daily Trainers

Worse than 83% of 1,847 daily trainers ranked.

17%

Brooks

Worse than 91% of 220 Brooks shoes ranked.

9%

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Rated above average on cushioning.
  • Rated among the top 25% of shoes on durability.

Cons

  • A majority of reviewers like this shoe less than their last shoe.
  • Several of reviewers reported getting injured in this shoe.
  • Rated below average overall.
  • Rated below average on comfort.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

Brooks Ravenna 6
Brooks Ravenna 11
HOKA Clifton 9
Ravenna 6
Ravenna 11
Clifton 9
Current shoe
Reference shoe
Lightest / Newest / Best overall
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Stability
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
10.7 oz M
9.4 oz M
8.5 oz M Lightest
Stack
26/16mm
—
40/35mm
Drop
1mm
—
5mm
Release
2015
2020 Q1
2023 Q1 Newest
MSRP
$110
$110
$165
Best price
—
—
$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Bottom tier (16%)
Bottom tier (12%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Average (53%)
Bottom tier (7%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Below average (32%)
Bottom tier (7%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Average (60%)
Below average (37%)
Good (80%) Best durability
Appearance
Below average (26%)
Bottom tier (9%)
Very good (81%) Best appearance
Value
Average (40%)
Below average (33%)
Good (74%) Best value
Specific shoe

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Reader Ratings

9 reader ratings

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Showing 1–5 of 9 written reviews

A solid performer

Anonymous runner · Feb 1, 2018

4/5

Overall

I have been using the Ravenna series since 2012. Ran the 2013 Chicago and 2014 Boston, and 2015 Portland Marathons in Ravennas. They have good durability (ran up to 500 miles a pair), not too heavy, and work well with my orthotics (I have flat feet and overpronate). Outsole held up well except under the forefoot. That seemed to noticeably rub off after 200 miles but I am a midfoot striker and push off on my toes so it could just be my style put extra pressure on it. No break in period needed and the shoe feels good on recovery runs up to marathon pace work (7:10 per mile for me). Comfortable fit and good lacing system to lock the shoe in place. Can usually find then for 30% or more off the MFG sale price which makes them a great bargain.
Comfort
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Dec 10, 2015

4/5

Overall

Its a very good shoe, however it tends to fray a lot and the tongue slips. I have also found that the width can be inconsistent.
Comfort
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

Deerfoot95 · Dec 2, 2015

5/5

Overall

I've ran in the Ravenna 4, 5 and now 6. The shoes hug my feet without being too tight. There's enough padding on the tongue and around the ankle, and has a mid strap/lace for the laces that helps you tighten the fit around your mid-foot. The shoes aren't really heavy. I've had really good experiences with each version and look forward to running with the Ravenna 7s.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

Seisrunner · Dec 2, 2015

5/5

Overall

Comfort
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

XCspencer · May 11, 2015

4/5

Overall

Comfort
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5