Brooks Ravenna 7

Name: Brooks Ravenna 7
Brand: Brooks
Rating: 4.4 (5 reviews)

Daily trainer · Stability · Road · 10.7 oz · 10mm drop · 28/18mm stack

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The Brooks Ravenna 8 replaced it

How it ranks

The Brooks Ravenna 7 ranks above most daily trainers in our data. Durability and value are its strongest sub-ratings. The rating rests on 5 runner reviews and 7 other rated shoes in the Ravenna product line. Another 7 reviews would set the confidence on this shoe's own reviews.

Good

84/100

Overall

Good 84

Durability

Good 81

Value

Below average 68

Cushioning

Below average 67

Comfort

Below average 66

Appearance

Below average 60

Confidence

How settled the rating is against every other rated shoe. A shoe can rate high on confidence with relatively few reviews of its own when its product line has a long record and external ratings from retailer sites agree. Confidence will score low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.

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Confidence

82/100

Moderate 82

What runners say

“Fits narrow with no slop in the forefoot.”

5/5 Full review 30 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Ravenna 8

“Enough support for long runs, comfortable for every day use, and even responsive enough for the track.”

4/5 Full review 45 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Ravenna 6

“Just enough cushion to go long but not soft.”

5/5 Full review 30 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Ravenna 8

“Comfortable, controls mild pronation, and copes well over long distances.”

4/5 Full review 40 mpw training for a marathon came from the Mizuno Wave Inspire 9

“Provides just enough stability without too much bulk.”

4/5 Full review 45 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Ravenna 6

“Holds up pretty well to high mileage.”

5/5 Full review 85 mpw training for a marathon came from the Brooks Ravenna 6

“Footbed is wide enough to fit an orthotic without restriction.”

4/5 Full review 45 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Ravenna 6

“Lacks a bit of ankle support over 20 miles.”

4/5 Full review 40 mpw training for a marathon came from the Mizuno Wave Inspire 9

“Comfortable shoe that lasts a long time.”

4/5 Full review 50 mpw training for middle distance came from the Brooks Ravenna 6

“A bit bulky for racing.”

4/5 Full review 45 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Ravenna 6

Prefer this shoe over another

45% 5/11

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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.

Ravenna 7 rates 84. This shoe has moderate certainty. See how we rate shoes.

Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the Brooks Ravenna

Each dot is one version of the Ravenna, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.

Rating

40 60 80 100

64 2013 73 2014 92 2015 84 2017 67 2017 81 2018 83 2019 55 2020

Release year

We use the reviews of past versions to inform this shoe’s rating. See why.

Ravenna 11

2020 · 4 reviews

55 Bottom-tier

72 Confidence
Ravenna 10

2019 · 16 reviews

83 Good

88 Confidence
Ravenna 9

2018 · 15 reviews

81 Good

92 Confidence
Ravenna 8

2017 · 14 reviews

67 Below average

91 Confidence
Ravenna 7 This shoe

2017 · 5 reviews

84 Good

82 Confidence
Ravenna 6

2015 · 9 reviews

92 Very good

89 Confidence
Ravenna 5

2014 · 72 reviews

73 Decent

96 Confidence
Ravenna 4

2013 · 23 reviews

64 Below average

91 Confidence

Reader Ratings

5 ratings

5/5 2

4/5 3

3/5 0

2/5 0

1/5 0

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Specs & fit

Sizing and ride details at a glance.

Weight: 10.7 oz
Release: 2017 Q2
MSRP: $120
Stack Height: 28mm heel - 18mm toe
Drop Height: 10mm

Runner reviews

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Ravenna 7 love

5/5

Overall

This is my go-to show for fast workouts. It fits narrow with no slop in the forefoot. Just enough cushion to go long (-ish) but not soft. This is perfect for tempo runs and workouts.

Thirdcoast · Feb 7, 2018

30 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Ravenna 8

Comfort: 4/5
Cushioning: 3/5
Durability: 4/5
Appearance: 4/5
Value: 5/5

Brooks Ravenna 7

4/5

Overall

Comfortable shoe that lasts a long time. Not for racing in but a good training shoe.

Anonymous runner · Feb 6, 2018

50 mpw training for middle distance came from the Brooks Ravenna 6

Comfort: 4/5
Cushioning: 4/5
Durability: 5/5
Appearance: 4/5
Value: 5/5

Solid, comfortable everyday shoe

4/5

Overall

Just a really solid, everyday shoe. Enough support for long runs, comfortable for every day use, and even responsive enough for the track. They provide just enough stability for the runner who needs something more than a neutral shoe without too much bulk. I've worn for races 10 miles and up. It may be a bit bulky for racing, but I'm comfortable with the extra support. I've even used for track workouts without complaint. They also provide the best fit for my orthotics. My feet are narrow, but the footbed is wide enough to fit an orthotic without restriction.

Anonymous runner · Jan 3, 2018

45 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Ravenna 6

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

Reader review

4/5

Overall

I have enjoyed the shoe a lot thus far- they are comfortable, control my mild pronation, and cope well over long distances. I did size up because Im marathon training. I do feel they lack a bit of ankle support over 20 miles but will take that to avoid ankle blisters.

Anonymous runner · Apr 25, 2016

40 mpw training for a marathon came from the Mizuno Wave Inspire 9