Customer Reviews Brooks Ravenna 7

Bought these for my daughter. She really likes them. Great for running and good arch support for flat feet.

I've been a BROOKS fan for several years. I did go up a size from 7 to 8---and a half size up so that I can run in these! I was surprised that the 7.5 were too small but Zappos exchanged my pair for the perfect pair to fit. I add special soles to my running shoes for added support. They fit right in. The comfort of Brooks if you tread miles and miles of walking ground---and/or running.....is worth the purchase. I haven't been disappointed in my Brooks running shoes. I love the Ravenna fit.

I purchased this shoe to replace an old school pair of Nike Complete 2 tennis shoes. I use them for walking on the treadmill. I've only had them a couple of weeks but am pleased so far. I chose them because they were a close match to my old Nikes in weight and structure. I find that many of the newer running shoes are, in my opinion, too light and sleek, and I like a little heft in my tennis shoe. They are the same size as my old Nikes which is to say that I usually wear an 8.5 or 9 in a regular shoe but for these I had to go with a 9.5. I also noted that they seem a little narrower than I'd expect but that is only on the right foot and it may be because I have two different size feet. I like my shoes to feel snug when laced so that works for me. I gave it a 4 for style because, holy cats, they are quite bright. I know that's the style these days but what happened to a simple pair of solid color tennis shoes with a white stripe?

Awesome shoes! This is my 3rd pair.

Brooks knocked it out of the part with these, especially after the changes they made from the 5 to the 6. The 7s seem to have learned from all previous mistakes; I used to run with SuperFeet insoles, but the 7s seem to have an insole designed to not even need a separate insole. Super comfy, some of the front bulk has been removed, and the lace placement seems to have fixed the issues of my feet falling asleep if I tightened them too much or in the wrong place. Long story short, I could not be happier with them.

These shoes are fantastic in every way. Very comfy with a wide toebox. Good support for my pronation problem and lightweight. I am using these for indoor tennis after several failed attempts at conventional court shoes. These are a winner. Thank you Zappos for your incredible service.

Ravenna series, the best shoe I have ever worn. So comfortable and supportive. They do wonders for my back and hip problems. I work on my feet all day and I can tell if I don't wear my Brooks!

These shoes are fantastic. I've had a hard time finding a good pair because I have orthotics, which don't fit in most shoes. These are extremely supportive and have great cushioning. Usually I wear a 9.5 W (except in wider brands like Merrel and Keen, where I wear a 9.5 M). However I had to go up half a size because my toes were touching the front. The 10 W are almost to wide but not so much is a problem.

These shoes are roomy and seem quite comfortable. I appreciate the toe box space. They seem to offer pretty good arch support, and the design of the sole seems to propel my feet forward. I like this shoe so far, and I hope it continues to provide support.

Great construction, large toe-box, and super lightweight. I wear a 7.5 and ordered this shoe in 8.5 which fit great. I'm training for a 5K, so light running. Could use a bit more arch support. The colors are just a little to bright for me!

Felt great when trying on, but for people with narrow ankles, looked borderline grotesque. Not Brooks' fault; I kept another pair of Brooks. Too bad.

My daughter sprained her ankle last fall playing tennis. She recently started a job in a sub shop and all the standing was giving her problems. Her sports medicine doctor said she needed a stabilizer shoe. He gave us a list of about 10 different brands and models to try. We ordered 3 from Zappos. The Brooks felt wonderful the minute she tried them on. Her ankle did not hurt even after a 5 hour shift. These shoes did the trick - she loves them!! ??

great shoe!! Super comfortable, true to size. I would definitely recommend

I've had 11 operations on my feet, and these sneakers are the best I've ever had! A good amount of support, and they feel like walking on clouds.

These shoes are perfect for folks who oversupinate like me - my foot rolls outward when I walk. The broad sole keeps my foot in the perfect positiion and my poor injured tendons feel great.

These were a replacement for my running shoes. Have been wearing the Ravenna for running for about 6 months and like them. I really like this color and how they were laced.

This is the 3rd pair of Ravenna running sneakers I've purchased. Love them. They are comfortable, and I feel like I am running on air. The toe box is wide enough that I don't feel like my feet and cramped and I don't need to add an orthodic for support.

Great shoes! Really comfortable!

Excellent shoes for hiking or just walking the malls...superior support in the sole. Fit is great for narrow feet. Colors fun. This is my 2nd pair!

I have been a Brooks fan for the past 3 years - a local running shoe store recommended them after assessing the way I walk/run. I just wore out my Ravenna 6's, and the 7's seem to be a similar fit/construction. I strike my heels heavily, and these shoes provide more than ample shock absorption. My heels are a bit narrow and fit well in this shoe. The toe box is very comfortable. Overall very comfortable for walking/jogging, and they seem to last longer and are more comfortable than my old go-to Asics or Saucony. I have ordered a full size up and found that feels a bit too big for me, so stick with my regular shoe size when ordering. I would recommend trying both your normal size and sizing up to see what works best for you.

After spending a few hundred dollars on Asics, which turned out squishing my toes, These were recommended by my daughter in law, who wears these. I bought them, and now my toes are happy. I have a narrow foot, but need a spacious toe box. I still need my orthotics which I bought from Zappos because of flat feet. These are well made and worth the money.

Love these; comfy, support and nice color options. I swear by Brooks for running or cross training... Especially good if you tend to probate slightly in your stride; slight motion control without looking like orthopedic sneakers!

After ordering and reordering I hit the jackpot with the Brooks Ravenna. I've worn New Balance for years due to bunion surgery as well as being an over pronator. Even with NB I began to have a burning sensation soon after putting them on. Pain was more prominent on the elliptical machine. I've walked in these shoes for 10 days while on vacation as well as the elliptical machine. Now all is well with prior issues solved. So pleased with my final choice! I plan to order a second pair ASAP. Once again, thank you Zappos for making the process of shopping for shoes so much easier!

I've worn the Adrenaline for quite a while but my last pair seemed more snug in the toe box and I saw that other reviewers thought the same thing. This time, I ordered my usual Adrenaline and the Ravenna 7 based on other reviews. The Ravenna seems to have a lot more room in the toe box and the Adrenaline seemed much more snug. I kept the Ravenna and they have been very comfortable right from the start. I would have had to get the Adrenaline half a size larger for them to be comfortable. I have bunions and flat feet and Brooks shoes were recommended by my foot doctor.