4/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Aug 22, 2014
50 mpw 543 miles in this shoe training for middle distance
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Durability
- 3/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 3/5
Brooks Ravenna 5
Daily trainer · Stability · Road · 9.6 oz · 28/20mm stack · 8mm drop
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The Brooks Ravenna 6 replaced it
How it ranks
The Brooks Ravenna 5 trails most daily trainers in our data. Durability and looks are its strongest sub-ratings. Cushioning scores well below its other sub-ratings. The rating is based on 72 runner reviews and 7 other rated shoes in the Ravenna product line.
Below average
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
99 Very high
Based on
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- Our ratings
- Product line track record
- External ratings
What runners say
“First shoe in 30 years of running where the midsole outlasted the outsole”
“Easily put 600 miles on first pair and didn't notice wearing down until the last 50 miles”
“The blown rubber outsole may be good for weight but is bad for durability—worn through in 320 miles”
“Very comfortable, plush but not too soft, fast and light enough to run tempos”
“Cleared up a 6-month stint of plantar fasciitis”
“Excellent combination of stability for a bit of overpronation, supercushioned for long runs”
“The model 5 wears down and tears on the outside of the pinky toe”
“Love the cushioning and stability, but this strap makes it feel tight over my feet”
“Ride is a bit on the firm side, but is still comfortable and indicates good durability”
“Enough stability and support with cushion without being a heavy shoe”
“Lightweight, relatively durable with support and cushioning”
“The support saddle across the top of the foot can be tight for a person with high arches”
“Love the lighter feel even though it still has a lot of support”
“Lowered (8mm) offset makes this shoe feel a bit more natural than other stability shoes”
“Great for long runs but not versatile enough for speed work”
“Felt like it had more cushion and felt a little more responsive than the 4”
“Comfortable for easy and long running, but a bit heavy for faster work”
“The outsoles could stand a little more traction for wet/slightly icy, or non-technical offroad runs”
“Usually logged 250–300 miles through each pair”
“Comfy but some knee issues from not having right combo of cushion and stability”
“The tongue is too short”
“Wish they were a little lower drop, maybe adding 2-3 mm of cushion to forefoot”
“Fits a little bigger than previous versions”
“Structure more similar to the earlier Ravenna models (1-3)”
“Would be good for heavier runners”
Prefer this shoe over another
42% 19/45
Where to buy
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
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.
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
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.
Release year
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2020 · 4 reviews
68 Below average
73 Confidence
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2019 · 16 reviews
79 Decent
95 Confidence
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2018 · 15 reviews
77 Decent
96 Confidence
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2017 · 14 reviews
70 Decent
95 Confidence
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2017 · 5 reviews
79 Decent
88 Confidence
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2015 · 9 reviews
82 Good
92 Confidence
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Ravenna 5 This shoe
2014 · 72 reviews
69 Below average
99 Confidence
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2013 · 23 reviews
63 Below average
94 Confidence
Specs & fit
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
- Weight
- 9.6 oz
- Men's / women's
- Men's 10.7 oz · Women's 8.5 oz
- Release
- 2014
- MSRP
- $110
- Stack
- 28/20mm
- Drop
- 8mm
Runner reviews
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Aug 22, 2014
75 mpw training for a half marathon
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
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Brooks Ravenna 5 In Context
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- Brooks Ravenna 10
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- Brooks Ravenna 7
- Brooks Ravenna 6 next version
- Brooks Ravenna 4 previous version
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