Brooks Ravenna
Every version of the Ravenna we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The line's rating is the median Better Shoes Rating of its five most recent rated versions. The median product line rates 76, and the Ravenna rates above 57% 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 | Rating | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| Brooks Ravenna 11 | 2020 | 8.9 oz | 27/17mm stack · 10mm drop | 68 | -11 | 4 | $110 MSRP |
| Brooks Ravenna 10 | 2019 | 8.9 oz | 27/17mm stack · 10mm drop | 79 | +2 | 16 | $110 MSRP |
| Brooks Ravenna 9 | 2018 | 8.8 oz | 26/16mm stack · 10mm drop | 77 | +8 | 15 | $110 MSRP |
| Brooks Ravenna 8 | 2017 | 9.4 oz | 10mm drop | 70 | -10 | 14 | $110 MSRP |
| Brooks Ravenna 7 | 2017 | 9.9 oz | 28/18mm stack · 10mm drop | 79 | -3 | 5 | $120 MSRP |
| Brooks Ravenna 6 | 2015 | 9.8 oz | 26/16mm stack · 10mm drop | 82 | +13 | 9 | $110 MSRP |
| Brooks Ravenna 5 | 2014 | 9.6 oz | 28/20mm stack · 8mm drop | 69 | +7 | 72 | $110 MSRP |
| Brooks Ravenna 4 | 2013 | 9.9 oz | — | 63 | — | 23 | $110 MSRP |
8 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
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Brooks
Ravenna 1168 68 Below average Below average Below average 4 reviews Confidence 73
v11 (2020) · Daily trainer · Stability · 8.9 oz · 27mm stack · 10mm drop
Two reviewers who have run in the Ravenna for years call it supportive and dependable.
Durability 73MSRP $110
Overall68Durability73Value72Comfort66Appearance63Cushioning62Confidence73Buy it now
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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 1079 79 Decent Decent Decent 16 reviews Confidence 95
v10 (2019) · Daily trainer · Stability · 8.9 oz · 27mm stack · 10mm drop
Reviewers call it light and supportive enough for tempo and marathon runs.
Durability 76MSRP $110
Overall79Durability76Comfort76Value76Cushioning70Appearance66Confidence95Buy it now
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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 977 77 Decent Decent Decent 15 reviews Confidence 96
v9 (2018) · Daily trainer · Stability · 8.8 oz · 26mm stack · 10mm drop
Reviewers use it for tempo runs and long training miles alike.
Durability 73MSRP $110
Overall77Value81Comfort78Durability73Appearance69Cushioning67Confidence96Buy it now
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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 870 70 Decent Decent Decent 14 reviews Confidence 95
v8 (2017) · Daily trainer · Stability · 9.4 oz · 10mm drop
Reviewers find the support noticeable without the bulk of a heavier stability shoe.
Durability 73MSRP $110
Overall70Durability73Value64Comfort64Cushioning63Appearance56Confidence95Buy it now
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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 for 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 for sale.
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Brooks
Ravenna 779 79 Decent Decent Decent 5 reviews Confidence 88
v7 (2017) · Daily trainer · Stability · 9.9 oz · 28mm stack · 10mm drop
Reviewers report it holds up well, even at high weekly mileage.
Durability 78MSRP $120
Overall79Durability78Value72Comfort67Cushioning65Appearance64Confidence88Buy it now
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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.
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Brooks
Ravenna 682 82 Good Good Good 9 reviews Confidence 92
v6 (2015) · Daily trainer · Stability · 9.8 oz · 26mm stack · 10mm drop
Reviewers call it comfortable and well padded, with a midfoot lace strap that locks the fit down.
Durability 78MSRP $110
Overall82Durability78Value76Comfort69Appearance68Cushioning68Confidence92Buy it now
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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 569 69 Below average Below average Below average 72 reviews Confidence 99
v5 (2014) · Daily trainer · Stability · 9.6 oz · 28mm stack · 8mm drop
Reviewers call it supportive yet light for a stability trainer.
Durability 81MSRP $110
Overall69Durability81Appearance77Value76Comfort74Cushioning70Confidence99Buy it now
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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 463 63 Below average Below average Below average 23 reviews Confidence 94
v4 (2013) · Daily trainer · Stability · 9.9 oz
Six reviewers call it light for a stability shoe.
Durability 76MSRP $110
Overall63Durability76Value74Comfort69Cushioning66Appearance60Confidence94Buy 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 for sale.
