Customer Reviews Brooks Levitate 5

Beast is better. Too flimsy. Should return.

Incredibly tight in the forefoot area compared to the 7-8 previous Brooks shoes (mostly Ghosts, but 1 or two Levitates). I had to return. Would recommend trying out in a store.

The feel and run of these are like the adrenaline gts 20. Not my favorite shoes. Feels more bulky and less stable compared to my levitate 4, which I love. Much less responsive feel compared to my ghost 13. I was hoping this one would be as amazing as the levitate 4, which I use for cross training with its stability, responsiveness, but cushy enough for long distance runs. I think the levitate 5 stealth fit may have been more of what I was looking for, considering it?s thinner, more breathable, material. Unfortunately, the color and size desired was unavailable

I thought this pair would be an upgrade from Ghost 14, but they seemed to be more of a downgrade. I was very disappointed with the cushion. They seem to transit faster but more impact. I ended up returning this pair.

I?ve been running in Ghosts for about 5 years and decided to try the Levitate for the extra support it offered. Unfortunately, that?s about all it offered. It?s considerably heavier than the Ghost and not nearly as breathable. I also did not get any of the ?energize? or springiness in this shoe. I read online elsewhere that ?heavier? runners would enjoy that feature (which I am not). I felt like I had to work harder in the Levitates than the Ghost to go the same distance. The conclusion is that I?m sending the Levitates back and getting a new pair of Ghosts.

Sad ... not the fit for my feet. I wanted to give another style a chance but i am sticking to my Ghost.

poor fitting hot to wear...does not breathe well

I have a pair of Levitate 2 and love them! Wearing them out. Bought these to replace them. Ordered same size, but the new ones were a FULL SIZE smaller. What happened? Couldn?t wear them. Returned then. Don?t want to hassle with returns to get size right.

Overall am pleased with Brooks running shoes..these aren't up to usual standards of Brooks as the right shoe toe box isn't as wide as the left which makes the shoe uncomfortable to wear for any length of time or distance..unless they do a better job of making sure the shoe size and fit meet their specifications..will have to consider buying from different companies..

These shoes feel super responsive at first but the springiness seems to go away almost immediately. The shoe fits kind of like a sock but feels too tight even when loose. I also didn?t feel stable running in these because of how narrow the tread of the shoe feels. I normally run in a Ghost so if you?re looking to venture out I wouldn?t recommend this shoe.

After wearing for 12 hours my feet hurt.

They are comfortable when you first put them on, but they are the only shoe I have ever run in that cause me shin splints.

Honestly without any bias because I actually do really like Brooks Shoes. These levitate shoes have to be one of the worst pairs of shoes I have ever owned and I wish I could return them. First they do not fit. My shoe size has been the same size for 15 years. They are tight and the back is already falling apart. Warning to anyone buying these shoes. They are garbage!

I love Brooks shoes but these did not fit my foot. Too tight across the ball of my foot. I returned them and went back to the Ghost and Adrineline

I have ghost 14 for my running shoes and bought these intending to use them as my casual shoes. I just didn't like them. Most notably, the shoe was much too snug, not too small but too snug from the top. I returned them and bought a second ghost 14 for my casual shoes.

Bought these for my 14 yo son who has had 5 pairs of Levitate 2s and loved them. He has a narrow foot and Levitate?s have always fit him the best. The Levitate 5 does not work well for him at all. He constantly complains that his legs and feet hurt after about 2 hours of walking around in them. He never complains about anything. Oddly enough, he prefers to wear no shoes over the Levitate 5 and he always wears shoes.

Had to return the shoes. The left was much tighter than the right. After wearing ten minutes in my house, sent them back

Sadly I had to return my first pair of Brooks shoes because the shoe was a narrow shoe and it didn't fit Sadly I can't wear this style

Sent back as were too tight over the top of my foot and all around just felt "off". Never ran in them, could barely walk.