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Ricochet

Ricochet
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Exceptional (98/100)

Shoe details

Weight
10.3 oz
Release
2018 Q2
MSRP
$120
Stack Height
23mm heel - 15mm toe
Drop Height
8mm

Ratings & Reviews

Exceptional (98/100)

Better than about 97% of shoes

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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This score rates better than 97% of shoes.

Our ratings use detailed reviews from knowledgeable runners, ratings for shoes in the same product line, and reliable product information from trusted retailers.

Rating breakdown

Better Shoes score out of 100. Shading shows the expected rating range.
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Rankings combine runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, direct comparisons to other shoes, related product-line performance, and trusted external ratings.

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

Exceptional (98/100)

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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Exceptional (98/100)

Rank

Ranks above 97% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Durability

Exceptional (97/100)

Durability 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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Exceptional (97/100)

Rank

Ranks above 96% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Value

Exceptional (97/100)

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.

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Exceptional (97/100)

Rank

Ranks above 96% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Comfort

Excellent (94/100)

Comfort 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

Excellent (94/100)

Rank

Ranks above 91% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Cushioning

Above average (85/100)

Cushioning 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

Above average (85/100)

Rank

Ranks above 76% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Appearance

Good (78/100)

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 (78/100)

Rank

Ranks above 56% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

40%

2/5

Prefer this shoe over another.

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

All Running Shoes

Better than 97% of 2,526 running shoes ranked.

Exceptional (98/100)

Daily Trainers

Better than 97% of 1,847 daily trainers ranked.

97%

Brooks

Better than 91% of 220 Brooks shoes ranked.

91%

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Rated among the top 25% of shoes overall.
  • Rated among the top 25% of shoes on comfort.
  • Rated above average on cushioning.
  • Rated among the top 25% of shoes on durability.

Cons

  • Some of reviewers think this shoe runs too big.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

Brooks Ricochet
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HOKA Clifton 9
Ricochet
Ricochet 3
Clifton 9
Current shoe
Best durability / Best value
Lightest / Newest / Best overall
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
10.3 oz M
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8.5 oz M Lightest
Stack
23/15mm
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40/35mm
Drop
8mm
—
5mm
Release
2018 Q2
2020 Q4
2023 Q1 Newest
MSRP
$120 Lower MSRP
$130
$165
Best price
—
—
$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Excellent (97%)
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Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Excellent (91%)
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Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Good (76%)
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Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Excellent (96%) Best durability
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Good (80%)
Appearance
Average (56%)
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Very good (81%) Best appearance
Value
Excellent (96%) Best value
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Good (74%)
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Reader Ratings

6 reader ratings

Review a shoe

Showing 1–5 of 6 written reviews

I LOVE THESE SHOES!!!

Anonymous runner · Jan 25, 2020

5/5

Overall

Brooks Richochets were my first pair of Brooks I’ve ever owned. I am an avid runner and purchased these for my cross country season this past year. I ran in these shoes from the end of May to the end of October (nearly 450 miles). They provided me with endless support and durability (at an amazing, affordable price), and I would definitely recommend them to any runner.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Ricochet runs large

Anonymous runner · Jul 18, 2019

4/5

Overall

Great feel with just the right cushioning and response. Shoe fits a bit long, however. The second pair I got was 1/2 size smaller, making the heel to toe transition nearly perfect.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

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Anonymous runner · Jul 13, 2019

4/5

Overall

Good Shoe. Fits well, comfortable. Gets the job done.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Comfortable trainer

Anonymous runner · Jul 8, 2019

5/5

Overall

This shoe is very comfortable, with nice cushioning and grip. It fits very nicely to the foot, and has an almost sock-like feel. While it is a bit heavy for me, it is perfect for easy and recovery runs because of the cushioning. I would recommend it for daily mileage.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Responsive shoe!

Coach L · Jul 6, 2019

5/5

Overall

Love the midsole! Just enough cushioning with a quick response off the ground.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5