Customer Reviews Brooks Levitate Stealthfit 5

I really like the Levitate Stealth Fit. They are light, bouncy and comfy! They do not feel bulky at all. I didn?t get any blisters with them, but I did get a hot spot on the ball of my foot. It was kind of a pain, but I?m hopeful That if I adjust the laces and wear them a few more times that hot spot will disappear. I kind of liked that there is no tongue! I didn?t miss it.

I liked them the first week, but then experienced heel pain. I have stopped wearing for now.

A nice shoe but way too tight where the laces ties. Sadly had to return them.

Not thrilled that the soles are metallic, but was willing to look past that aesthetic. I really love the stealth fit, but unfortunatley, they don't make them in a wide width. The normal width is much too narrow, so I had to return them. I would love a stealth fit in wide!

I typically run in Glycerins, which I LOVE. I tried these because they were on sale and I figured maybe I could do without as much cushion. They are fine for walking and/or short distances. On my longer runs, over 7 or 8 miles, they tend to be restrictive and not offer enough support. Actually getting numbness in right calf (which I've run for decades and never had) even though they are a tested, proper fit. I don't hate them, but would definitely not buy again. Wish I could trade them for my Glycerins.

If I had known they were slip-on, I wouldn?t have bought them. Uncomfortable to put on because of scarring on my foot.

Although I liked the look of the shoe, there is little, if any, cushion in the insole. Also, I wear low cut running socks and these shoes blister on the top of the foot near the ankle. I'm hoping to find a good insole and that the blistering is just part of breaking in the shoe.

First time trying StealthFit. I like that it fits like a glove but I think they are too small for longer distance running. I?m so used to a tongue in the shoe and with this you can?t adjust the fit whereas in a shoe with a tongue I could loosen the shoe strings to accommodate the tightness. I?ll probably end up going back to Launch for my running and use these for strength training or walking.

I like the design of the shoe, however when I first tried them on it felt like I was walking barefoot on the floor. The insert in the shoe is so thin it might as well not even be there. I went to the local running store and bought a pair of insoles that make the shoe feel way better and comfortable.

The shoe fit perfect, supportive and stylish but is already falling apart after less than a month of use the rubber soles are breaking apart.

They are very comfortable and I think I would love them if they wasn?t so narrow in the Front to the point they hurt my feet which kinda sucks now I have these shoes I will probably just wear a couple of time

I actually purchased this shoe out of desperation to treat ongoing plantar fasciitis. I typically prefer glycerin for running. But this shoe has cured my plantar fasciitis. It has become my regular shoe around the house and for running errands.

It?s not a cushioning as I had hoped, I cannot use my orthotic in it and tight across the arch

I really wanted to like these. I tried the Ghost and those weren?t for me. Then the Levitate 3s ended up being my sweet spot. I made the jump for my same style in the 5s and it?s a completely different shoe. If you require more support and are expecting the spring and stability that the Levitate initially had, this isn?t it. It runs narrower and the sole becomes overly flexible after a few short runs. The upper mesh also bags out a little, so you?re running on a narrow base with a baggy upper. I?m sure these shoes are for someone who likes a pliable shoe, but like I said, if you?re expecting the springy support of the former Levitate, maybe try something else.

Personally for my feet I didn?t feel these were that comfortable. I?ve worn other shoes that feel better on my feet. I personally have to have memory foam in my shoes. The white net material on the top is a bad idea it was getting scuffed up the first week of wearing them. I returned mine.

I liked the overall design and idea of the shoe but they do not run true to size.

These shoes take some getting used to. I walked around in them first for a few days and they cut up the back of both my ankles. I also felt like they are either too lose or too tight all the times. I wear them for gym work outs and short runs only

It didn't feel springy at all. I don't know how the previous Levitate shoes felt but I felt nothing energizing or springy. I believe these rub small too. It was too tight with ankle socks on. I usually wear a 5.5 in this type of shoe but I would say size up at least half a size. I returned and plan to get the Bevel.

Love the look and color but the fit was off for me. I was not sure If i liked the fitted sock look and feel. they ran half size big

I want to preface with this: I am not a runner. I wore my Brooks Levitate 2s for *every single HIIT/spin workout* from MAY 2018 (!!!) until now-- What caused me to buy new ones wasn't that the pinky fabric wore out like I'm used to happen or even that the springy-ness was all gone. It was that the bottom footbed was cracking across the ball of the foot where it flexes. This was to be expected after the amount of use/time. (I still use them as a backup shoe for comfort at work or walking.) The biggest pro for me in regards to those Levitate 2s was how springy they felt. They genuinely gave me energy back on burpees, box jumps, and other HIIT components. I knew I wanted the exact same shoe, and found the Levitate series was up to 5. I was intrigued by the sleek design of the Stealthfit models and really loved the different colors they came in. I decided to try the Stealthfit model in the diva pink/ cornflower/ black color first, and unfortunately found that they ended up being not at all suitable for my workout needs. Most notably, there was way too much sliding/not much stability on lateral movements, and a markedly lower return on energy or spring. I'm sure that if I was just a runner I'd like them more, but I'm a workout class girl and have not yet figured out how to enjoy running. I ended up returning those and purchasing the regular Levitate 5s, which were exactly what I needed and almost everything I wanted. I wrote a review on those too. Overall the look is spot on, and the quality of the shoe seems right, but they are less springy than the regular 5s, and for my indoor needs, I knew I'd be sacrificing confidence in movement (and potential injury) with the amount of movement the Stealthfit variety provides, so I opted to return them.

Runs half size large, too long & uncomfortable because of that

My daughter normally gets adrenaline GTS but this time got these and she like them but doesn?t find them as supportive for her arch

They?re really cute but my foot did get tingly when I ran in it. Maybe a little tight around the toe box. I wear them for walking instead. There is also a bump in the shoe by the heal that rubs on my heal funny. I loved the colors so I?m keeping them, but won?t buy this style for running again.