Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 10.5 oz · 8mm drop
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The Brooks Levitate 2 replaced it
How it ranks
The Brooks Levitate trails most daily trainers in our data. Durability and cushioning are its strongest sub-ratings. Value scores well below its other sub-ratings. The rating is based on 20 runner reviews and 5 other rated shoes in the Levitate product line.
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 is low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.
Confidence
95 Very high
Based on
The bars show roughly how much each source contributes to this shoe’s rating. Their influence depends on how many reviews we’ve collected, how many earlier versions are in the product line, and the external ratings available.
“Cushioning lasts and feels good throughout; over 350 miles with barely any wear”
“Top-notch comfort, no itching or rubbing, foot slips in like a glove”
“Cushioned enough for easy runs; phenomenal response when pounding pavement”
“Heavier shoe (11 oz) but doesn't feel heavy when running”
“Don't have to exert as much energy to hit target times”
“Got over 700k miles—a lot of mileage”
“Runs small—wore 11 vs. 11.5 in Nike”
“Much more durable than Ghosts, which kept ripping”
“Had to go up a half size vs. Ghosts”
“Responsive—the more you pick up pace, the more responsive it is”
“TPU is springy but firm; takes time to break in”
“Ankle lip creases causing a lot of pain”
“Incredibly slippery on wet surfaces”
“Clunky, heavy, and unresponsive”
“Super bottom-heavy with that new thick midsole”
“Pretty rigid; sometimes causes plantar fascia issues”
“Weight becomes significant on long runs”
“Incredibly comfortable with a smooth ride”
“Cushioning and energy return is unreal”
“Very responsive, but too heavy”
“First reaction: they're freaking heavy”
“Outsole is slippery”
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Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale
Each dot is one rated shoe for sale, placed by its rating and by how much evidence sits behind it. Shoes toward the top right are both well rated and well established.
Better Shoes Rating
Each dot is one version of the Levitate, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.
Release year
2022 · 5 reviews
84 Good
78 Confidence
2021 · 0 reviews
78 Decent
74 Confidence
2020 · 0 reviews
74 Decent
65 Confidence
2019 · 1 review
79 Decent
73 Confidence
2018 · 23 reviews
87 Good
95 Confidence
Levitate This shoe
2017 · 20 reviews
62 Below average
95 Confidence
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
4/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Feb 7, 2018
20 mpw came from the Brooks Ghost 9
5/5
Overall
Ali121375 · Feb 6, 2018
30 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Launch 2
4/5
Overall
FriendlyLobo · Feb 6, 2018
50 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Saucony Guide 9
3/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Feb 6, 2018
75 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 33
4/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Feb 6, 2018
50 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike LunarTempo 2
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