Brooks Ravenna 7

Name: Brooks Ravenna 7
Brand: Brooks
Rating: 4.4 (5 reviews)

Daily trainer · Stability · Road · 9.9 oz · 28/18mm stack · 10mm drop

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The Brooks Ravenna 8 replaced it

How it ranks

The Brooks Ravenna 7’s rating is an early estimate. We’ve collected 5 runner reviews so far, with product line history and external ratings also informing the score.

Decent

Overall

Decent 79

Durability

Decent 78

Value

Decent 72

Comfort

Below average 67

Cushioning

Below average 65

Appearance

Below average 64

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.

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Confidence

88 High

High 88

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.

Product line track record
Our ratings
External ratings

What runners say

“Fits narrow with no slop in the forefoot.”

5/5 Full review 30 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Ravenna 8

“Enough support for long runs, comfortable for every day use, and even responsive enough for the track.”

4/5 Full review 45 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Ravenna 6

“Just enough cushion to go long but not soft.”

5/5 Full review 30 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Ravenna 8

“Comfortable, controls mild pronation, and copes well over long distances.”

4/5 Full review 40 mpw training for a marathon came from the Mizuno Wave Inspire 9

“Provides just enough stability without too much bulk.”

4/5 Full review 45 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Ravenna 6

“Holds up pretty well to high mileage.”

5/5 Full review 85 mpw training for a marathon came from the Brooks Ravenna 6

“Footbed is wide enough to fit an orthotic without restriction.”

4/5 Full review 45 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Ravenna 6

“Lacks a bit of ankle support over 20 miles.”

4/5 Full review 40 mpw training for a marathon came from the Mizuno Wave Inspire 9

“Comfortable shoe that lasts a long time.”

4/5 Full review 50 mpw training for middle distance came from the Brooks Ravenna 6

“A bit bulky for racing.”

4/5 Full review 45 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Ravenna 6

“Not for racing in but a good training shoe.”

4/5 Full review 50 mpw training for middle distance came from the Brooks Ravenna 6

“Wish it cost a little less.”

5/5 Full review 85 mpw training for a marathon came from the Brooks Ravenna 6

Prefer this shoe over another

45% 5/11

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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.

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.

Ravenna 7 rates 79. This shoe has high confidence. See how we rate shoes.

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.

Rating

40 60 80 100

63 2013 69 2014 82 2015 79 2017 70 2017 77 2018 79 2019 68 2020

Release year

We use the reviews of past versions to inform this shoe’s rating. See why.

Ravenna 11

2020 · 4 reviews

68 Below average

73 Confidence
Ravenna 10

2019 · 16 reviews

79 Decent

95 Confidence
Ravenna 9

2018 · 15 reviews

77 Decent

96 Confidence
Ravenna 8

2017 · 14 reviews

70 Decent

95 Confidence
Ravenna 7 This shoe

2017 · 5 reviews

79 Decent

88 Confidence
Ravenna 6

2015 · 9 reviews

82 Good

92 Confidence
Ravenna 5

2014 · 72 reviews

69 Below average

99 Confidence
Ravenna 4

2013 · 23 reviews

63 Below average

94 Confidence

Runner Ratings

5 ratings

5/5 2

4/5 3

3/5 0

2/5 0

1/5 0

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Specs & fit

Sizing and ride details at a glance.

Weight: 9.9 oz
Men's / women's: Men's 10.7 oz · Women's 9.0 oz
Release: 2017 Q2
MSRP: $120
Stack: 28/18mm
Drop: 10mm

Runner reviews

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Ravenna 7 love

5/5

Overall

This is my go-to show for fast workouts. It fits narrow with no slop in the forefoot. Just enough cushion to go long (-ish) but not soft. This is perfect for tempo runs and workouts.

Thirdcoast · Feb 7, 2018

30 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Ravenna 8

Comfort: 4/5
Cushioning: 3/5
Durability: 4/5
Appearance: 4/5
Value: 5/5

Brooks Ravenna 7

4/5

Overall

Comfortable shoe that lasts a long time. Not for racing in but a good training shoe.

Anonymous runner · Feb 6, 2018

50 mpw training for middle distance came from the Brooks Ravenna 6

Comfort: 4/5
Cushioning: 4/5
Durability: 5/5
Appearance: 4/5
Value: 5/5

Solid, comfortable everyday shoe

4/5

Overall

Just a really solid, everyday shoe. Enough support for long runs, comfortable for every day use, and even responsive enough for the track. They provide just enough stability for the runner who needs something more than a neutral shoe without too much bulk. I've worn for races 10 miles and up. It may be a bit bulky for racing, but I'm comfortable with the extra support. I've even used for track workouts without complaint. They also provide the best fit for my orthotics. My feet are narrow, but the footbed is wide enough to fit an orthotic without restriction.

Anonymous runner · Jan 3, 2018

45 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Ravenna 6

Comfort: 5/5
Durability: 4/5
Appearance: 4/5
Value: 4/5

4/5

Overall

I have enjoyed the shoe a lot thus far- they are comfortable, control my mild pronation, and cope well over long distances. I did size up because Im marathon training. I do feel they lack a bit of ankle support over 20 miles but will take that to avoid ankle blisters.

Anonymous runner · Apr 25, 2016

40 mpw training for a marathon came from the Mizuno Wave Inspire 9