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Brooks Ricochet

Every version of the Ricochet we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.

Ricochet
74Decent
vs. Median Line
-2

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 Ricochet rates above 35% of the lines we track.

Rating by version, oldest first

Each dot is one version of the Ricochet, placed by its rating and release year.

Rating

Release year

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Brooks Ricochet versions with ratings, specs and prices
Version Released Weight Stack Rating Change Reviews Price
Brooks Ricochet 3 2020 8.9 oz — 75 +3 — $130 MSRP
Brooks Ricochet 2 2019 9.2 oz — — — — $120 MSRP
Brooks Ricochet 2018 9.8 oz 23/15mm stack · 8mm drop 72 — 6 $120 MSRP

3 shoes

Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.

  1. Brooks

    Ricochet 3

    75 Decent Decent Confidence 35

    v3 (2020) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.9 oz

    Ricochet 3

    MSRP $130

    Overall
    75
    Confidence
    35

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  2. Brooks

    Ricochet 2

    v2 (2019) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.2 oz

    Ricochet 2

    MSRP $120

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  3. Brooks

    Ricochet

    72 Decent Decent 6 reviews Confidence 74

    v1 (2018) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.8 oz · 23mm stack · 8mm drop

    Two reviewers describe cushioning that stays responsive at both easy and quick paces.

    Ricochet
    Durability 85

    MSRP $120

    Overall
    72
    Durability
    85
    Value
    84
    Comfort
    80
    Cushioning
    76
    Appearance
    72
    Confidence
    74

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    Pros

    Two reviewers describe cushioning that stays responsive at both easy and quick paces.

    Two reviewers say the upper fits closely, one reporting no hot spots.

    One reviewer put nearly 450 miles into a cross country season in them.

    Cons

    Two of six reviewers say it runs big, and one sized down half a size on a second pair.

    One reviewer finds it a bit heavy.