Brooks Men’s Levitate 6 Neutral Running Shoe

I needed to replace shoes for long walks on concrete/asphalt. I wanted a 4-8mm drop and a wide toe box. I needed cushioning for my aging knees and flat feet, but don’t like super squishy shoes. I was replacing Hoka Challengers. The current iteration of that shoe no longer has a roomy toe box, so I was on the hunt. I also wanted a stable shoe. I like high drop Brooks, like the Trace3 and older model Ghost 11 for aerobics, so tried the low drop Ghost Max for my walks: too high of a stack and a rocking gait. I tried Hokas, New Balance, ASICS, sketchers arch fit, no luck. I finally found this Brooks Levitate. It’s got a 7-8 mm drop and comfy padding, but no crazy rocker gait. Perfect!

I've logged well over 100 miles in these between treadmill and outdoor running. I've been a Brooks guy since my first marathon 15 years ago, and am not disappointed at all. They are comfortable, have a good toe box size, and are a solid value for the $$$. I'd be a little hesitant to try these if you're a pronator, but if you've mastered the mid-foot strike, you will not be disappointed. Cushioned enough for longer runs, yet not ridiculously heavy.

Exactly what I wanted. Great power walking, running sneakers. Great fit and great arch support.

Nice looking comfortable

Great shoes for running long distance

Brooks never seem to disappoint. Comfy and festive.

Great show for walks and runs. The bottom seems like it will last a long time. It does run a little narrow so next time I'll order a wide.

These are my second pair of brooks. These are IMO extremely comfortable, I work in a hospital and get my far share of steps in a day,I get no foot pain or ankle pain whatsoever. I didn't "break them in " and had no issues at all, I do have flat feet and These shoes are amazing especially for the price