[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Every other Brooks shoe I have purchased--and I have owned many--fit like a glove. Not the Revel 8, alas. The moment I laced up they hurt, and it was clear why--the much smaller, shorter, and narrower tongue meant that the laces cut into my unprotected ankle. I re-laced and wore thicker socks, but neither strategy helped. What worked was to go back to my old Revel 7s: no pain.
JackL
1 week ago
Over Impressions; Great Shoe For The Money.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Overall, so far, I like the shoes. The shoes are not too supportive/hard and not too soft. I think for the money they are one of the best buys in the Brooks line up. (3 to 5 miles per run). Training for a half marathon hoping they have enough cushion to make the long run comfortable.
Michanel
Received incentive
3 weeks ago
Brooks Is The Best
Always a good decision to go with Brooks one of my top favs
jlee
Received incentive
3 weeks ago
Excellent Shape And Ventilation
This is a great shoe for dads who need something comfortable to walk and stand around in all day. The cushion is not too mushy or firm.
NATHANH
3 weeks ago
Not A Fan
I've been a Revel fan since I got my first pair which was the Revel 3. It's been a good, light weight, neutral shoe. Unfortunately, the Revel 8 has been the worst iteration of this shoe. The new tread pattern is the worst as I'm an outside heel striker so where I strike there is no tread (after 2 runs the sole area is damaged due to the tread pattern). The top part of the shoe around where the ankle cut out is too far back so my ankle bone is actually hitting the top and rubbing. In addition, this might be the ugliest version of this shoe they've made. For me they keep getting further away from what this shoe was which is very disappointing.
