The lightweight mesh upper allows air in and promotes constant ventilation which makes running in the summer heat a total breeze. It also helps to keep the inside of the shoe cool and free from moisture for a clean interior environment. The GuideRails® function like an extended heel counter—that stiff piece around the heel of many running shoes to counter excess heel movement—by continuing to guide the foot as it moves through footstrike, with the goal of correcting knee alignment from the ankle up.

It also features a GuideRails® Holistic Support System which supports runners through their natural gait cycle. It provides more stability through each stride and ensures that wearers remain balanced. Outsole The measurements verify what my fit experience told me: a half-size bigger Ravenna fits my forefoot like my regular size in DS Trainer, but it makes for a longer-fitting shoe with a less-secure heel fit. The Brooks Ravenna 11 weighs 266g - lighter compared to other stability running shoes (average weight: 297g). It may not be as light as a neutral racing shoe, but it is a dream considering the stability and comfort it offers - a unique combination to find!

WHAT THE BROOKS RAVENNA 11 ARE:

From time to time carriers may deliver earlier or later, or on non working days however this is cannot be guaranteed nor should it be expected. Its uses extend beyond jogging and running, this pair is also suitable for walking and daily use so wearers can enjoy reliable comfort no matter where their day takes them. It is available in regular and narrow widths for both men and women to accommodate the needs of those with broader feet. Upper Needless to say, time will tell on this question. When it comes to creating durable running shoes, I think Brooks does some fantastic work, and I hope nothing less from the Ravenna 11. Wet or dry: this grip won't fail you

The inflexible upper makes it fit a narrow foot best, and the responsive, supportive, and grippy sole unit encourages a light step in up to 10K races—or even a half marathon, for those with low-moderate support needs.

With a wider forefoot than heel, the DS Trainer in your regular size will better fit your foot like a glove, without pinching. It shares with the mid-cushioned Adrenaline (the Ghost with GuideRails®) and ultra-plush Transcend (the Glycerin with GuideRails®). Delivery timescales are esimates in working days; Public Holidays, Saturday's and Sunday's are NOT classed as working days. Want to know for sure if the Brooks Ravenna 10 are the right shoes for you? Take 2-3 minutes to run through our online SHOE FIT FINDER. You can also call 800.551.5558 or drop by your hometown store and we’ll guide you through your personal fitting. TEST RUN THIS SHOE FOR 90 DAYS Ravenna is the lightest, sleekest stability offering from Brooks, comparable to the neutral Launch but featuring the latest version of Guiderails® Holistic Support System.

Also fill our RSG community in on the ways that running has helped you to cope in the past months, especially if you are a healthcare worker facing the current pandemic on the front lines. (If that’s you—thank you!) The first thing I noticed when taking these out for a spin is quite simply, I felt fast. If you are a fan of ASICS’ Flyte Foam, you’ll be into the familiar firm yet springy feel of the Ravenna 11’s BioMoGo DNA midsole. That on top of a bouncy all-rubber outsole makes for an energetic rebound that’ll keep you going on even your toughest training days. And, if you’re worried about the GuideRails technology feeling too supportive, don’t fret! The guidance they provide is low-key, enough so that even neutral runners will find them unobtrusive while running. WHO THEY’RE FOR: Running 7 miles in Ravenna followed by 6 in Transcend, the brand’s most robust stability shoe, solidified my rating of 7 stars to Ravenna, while I gave Transcend 10. The differences in fit and ride influence the lower score. One of the nice surprises of the Ravenna 11 has been the traction throughout the outsole. I was able to run mostly on roads, but I added in some gravel, grass, dirt, and asphalt, and felt great on all surfaces. Wet or dry, the outsoles have performed wonderfully with plenty of traction, whether running, hiking, or walking.

Take my last statement with one caveat: if you have a narrow foot throughout, your regular size in Ravenna will likely support you well, especially for faster, short to mid-distance efforts. Combine the extra heel movement with a less robust heel counter, and a dull ache sets in along the outside of my heel, a key indicator for me of poor heel support.

Brooks is well known for their range of stability shoes and like many others in the series, the Ravenna 11 is specially designed for overpronators and built to take on the roads. I can be hard to please when it comes to upper fit as I like a close-fitting shoe with a narrow heel fit and firm heel counter. I know going up was the best choice as smaller would have pinched at the ball of the foot. To explain, I’ll compare size 10 in Ravenna 11 to size 9.5 in the ASICS Gel-DS Trainer 24. A trail 5k through the snow was my first run in these lightweight shoes (with some ice cleats slipped over the tread), and the minimal upper plus stable base performed well.The take-away for you is that if your entire foot is narrow, your regular size in Ravenna has a good chance of fitting well. If you have a narrow heel and medium forefoot, you’ll likely need a half size up. Delivery timescales are based on working days; Public Holidays, Saturday's and Sunday's are NOT classed as working days. That’s helpful to know for next time, but I had no complaints about my first run in Ravenna 11. Repeated miles brought my fit issues more to the forefront.