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So how do they perform? From the first moment I put them on, I could tell they had ample cushion. Cushion is a very important feature that I look for in a shoe. They were a little snug on the top of my foot, but I found that after my first run, they loosened up just fine. The toe box was roomy which is a huge plus! Even though I don't have a wide width, I have long toes and wear thick socks. Those of you looking for a wider toe box will love these shoes.
Christmas shopping. Long lines. Black Friday Chaos. It's much like the experience of a runner getting FREE running shoes! Everyone is up before the birds and are standing in lines waiting to snag that "too-good-to-be-true" deal. Except, I was gifted a FREE pair of Brooks Levitates to review and I didn't have to stand in line! I call that a WIN!
But, let's get to the important review. I love running shoes. I have tested many over the last 8 years of running! Many have been retired after hundreds of miles; some to the running-shoe graveyard. May they rest in peace.
I was so excited to test out these shoes because I have been a loyal Brooks runner for about 4 years. I appreciate the heal cushion and roomy toe-box of the Glycerins. I honestly had never tried any other model of the shoes, so when the opportunity came to test the Levitates, I jumped at the chance. I was one of the lucky nine who tested!
I was like a kid at Christmas when the box came to my door, would they be white; or blue; or black? It was all just so exciting! I was pleasantly surprised to have the black color. I appreciated the fact that I could wear them with anything; even out and about with athleisure.
So how do they perform? From the first moment I put them on, I could tell they had ample cushion. Cushion is a very important feature that I look for in a shoe. They were a little snug on the top of my foot, but I found that after my first run, they loosened up just fine. The toe box was roomy which is a huge plus! Even though I don't have a wide width, I have long toes and wear thick socks. Those of you looking for a wider toe box will love these shoes.
I also immediately felt the springy sole when walking. Plus, it was as if I was bouncing on air during my runs. My farthest run in these shoes was 10 miles, but I could easily run a marathon in them. They are a neutral shoe and weigh 9.7 ounces; although I'd be lying if I knew the difference between how light shoes are when compared to others.
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These shoes have been through rain and snow and are perfect for running on the road. I also use these shoes daily for my strength and HIIT training workouts. I'm finding that I am jumping and bouncing a bunch during these workouts and my feet are supported very comfortably.
The overall look of these shoes is somewhat simple. Usually, I go with a very flashy variety. When picketing out my shoes, I first choose comfort and then I choose as bright of a color as reasonably acceptable. What can I say? If I'm spending my hard earned money on a running shoe I want them to be cute. My only complaint of these shoes is that they didn't seem as breathable as I'm used to. Although, I do wear very thick socks, so this may not be a fair judgement.
Overall, these have been a reliable running shoe for me and I would definitely buy them again! They retail for $150 but right now on the website they are on sale for $119.95. That's a great deal for quality running shoes!
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