Women's Ravenna

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This is my fourth pair of Ravennas. I run about 20 miles/week. However, they seem to wear out faster than I've read running shoes should last. Not sure if it's because I land on the ball to mid-part of my foot, but my last pair only lasted about four months. I have continued to buy the Ravenna and will do so until they are no longer available and I have to move to the Ravenna 2 or 3!

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Love this shoe! I'm currently training for a half but ran a full marathon last year...sure wish I would've had this shoe. Perfect fit, no blisters, good stability, no foot, ankle or knee pain... and it feels fast. Ordering my second pair. I also have flat feet but these give just enough stability without feeling bulky....like so many other shoes.

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I love these shoes! Already on my 3rd pair...I have tried many other running sneakers in the past but these are definitely the best. They provide a little stability but are still lightweight. I run about 30 miles a week so I need to replace fairly often and every pair has been great right out of the box. Be warned though I wear a size 6.5 in normal shoes and running sneakers I go up to a 7 or 7.5, in these I need a size 8. As long as you are aware of the need to go up at least one full size these are great!

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Sidelined from running due to plantar fasciitis and resulting heel spur. First run in these shoes and experienced no more "morning after" pain. My feet are spoiled and cry if I wear anything else. Unfortunately, they wear very quickly, but my feet love them. Buying my 4th pair!

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This is my third pair of this shoe which I use for running about 10-15 miles per week. I think it runs small however; I normally wear a size 6 in regular shoes or 7 in running shoes... but these I buy in a 7.5. Overall, I like this shoe a lot and it lasts me a/b 4 months before getting another pair (and I only wear them when running).

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I'm a beginner at running but these shoes seem pretty great. They're my first pair of running shoes and I run an average of 10-12 miles a week in them. The only con is that there are limited color choices! I like colorful shoes!!

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I loved the look of this shoe and of course, the Brooks name. I couldn't beat the price either, since they were on sale.

The only problem I've had is that the size runs a full size small. Luckily, I normally buy my shoes a 1/2 size larger than I wear...(darn bunion!)...so I only had to go up a 1/2 size more.

The shoe is pretty, it's cool...(in our Ohio heat and humidity)...and once you get the right size, it feels like it is made for your foot.

This is my first experience with a Brooks shoe and I will definitely make it my main brand from now on for all my running needs.

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Best running shoes I've ever owned! Buying my second pair right now.

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This is the first time I've upgraded to a higher-end running shoe, and for the price, the Ravenna is amazing! Does not even compare to my old Avias. No need to break them in-- lightweight and comfortable right out of the box. I am a casual runner (15 miles a week) and I will be sticking to Brooks for a long time.

I would recommend buying 1/2 a size larger than your normal running shoe. I was hesitant to do this based on reviews (since I have narrow feet) but I'm glad I did. It's nice to have a little room near your toes for downhill landings.

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I have never had to write a bad review for Brooks, nor am I one to give negative feedback about anything. With that said, I feel terrible about having to express my utter disappointment in these shoes...I have gone through probably a dozen of Brooks sneakers... I ran track in middle school and high school, trained throughout college, and now finally decided to train for a marathon. I normally wear size 8 shoes, but found that size 8.5/9 is best for sneakers in order to avoid bruised toes. I am also prone to shin splits and had stress fractures in high school, so I've found several types of Brooks sneakers to have excellent cushioning and arch support.I recently read a great review about Ravenna in Runner's World magazine, and when I saw that they were on sale on [...], I immediately purchased them. I went with size 9 "to be safe," even though I am currently wearing 8.5 in Trance. When I tried them on, they felt a bit tight for a size 9 shoe, since normally my shoes have good amount of space in the front. However, being a medical student, I am on my feet a lot, and my feet oftentimes swell up by the end of the day. Thankfully, running helps the swelling come down, so I took my new Ravennas for a run. It didn't take long for me to realize that my feet weren't to blame. My size 9 Ravennas indeed felt like they were 7.5. As a result, the arch support also felt misplaced. It was the worst run I have been on in years... I wish I could return these shoes, but they have already been worn. Hopefully, Gilt.com will be understanding.Bottom line - Ravennas may be good shoes if you buy them 2 sizes up, but I can't promise even that, since I have nothing good to say about them...I'm sorry for writing such a bad review, but I thought it was important to be honest.