MY FAVORITE SHOES!
Probably the best running/light trail shoes I have bought! Light, stylish, fits perfectly, love that it fits snug at the top like a glove not lose like other shoes and I feel comfortable even with bunion issues on both feet! I may buy a second so I have a clean pair and a dirty pair!
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Great running shoes so far
Great shoe! Just got these today and use them to warm up for a weightlifting workout. Ran an 11 minute mile and it felt like the shoes were well broken in already. Plan to wear them around the house a bit before going on a 5 mile run early next week. The tread pattern and feel remind me of sports car tires; very sticky. Has a nice amount of bounce and cushioning. I have flat feet (non-collapsed arch type) and so far the shoes have not caused any pain. My previous shoes were the Asics Kayano 27; was not happy with them as they were not as comfortable as the previous Kayano versions which I loved. Will review these again in six months if I remember.Socks in the photo are the thinner Smartwool, which I wear when it’s below 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Just wanted to test them out on the treadmill to see how the whole package would fit together for my next outdoor run.
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First Levitate; definitely not my last
Read numerous reviews before buying these. I am a forefoot striker and have had a number of foot issues since turning 40. Brooks Ghost were my last pair of running shoes and they are more neutral foot strike and cushion so not much improvement in my toe box pain level.I was suspicious of the fit and feel after receiving them. The tongue is silly. It is not a full tongue, it is sewn in at the very top leaving little room to put your foot in. I have narrow feet with high arches so it hasn't been an issue... ever... until now. Once you do get the tongue pushed back into the shoe and flat it is barely noticeable. What IS noticeable immediately is the rear heel cup. Many reviewers noted the tight heel cup and the odd placement of the band around your upper Achilles area. It is lower than most shoes but so tight that it rubs with every movement.I have run for a long time and typical first 2 or 3 runs in a shoe result in some discomfort and blisters. If you are not prepared for this then Levitate will likely get bad reviews. I was prepared and I can tell you the tightness feels great and the "heat" from the contact point goes away after a couple runs.The best part is that the Levitate actually allows me to run more than 1x per week now. The forefoot cushion is excellent. The rigidity of the spine is enough to prevent arch strain, which forefoot runners are very familiar with. Overall this is a great shoe for forefoot strikers with the understanding that you need to break them in.Would be great if there were some more interesting colors and patterns available.
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Savannah Dozier
November 24, 2022
Great but small
These are so comfortable but run a half size small. I wear a womens size 11 and often get mens tennis shoes since they’re easier to find. I have a very normal foot and these were about a half a size too small for me. If you have a wide foot I’d recommend sizing up as my foot is narrow and there’s not a lot of extra room on the sides. They are very comfortable and I’ll be getting my normal size after I return the smaller pair.
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THE BEST SHOES!!
These are my second pair, different color. They are the only shoes my feet can tolerate all day at work. If you're standing long hours, THIS IS IT!! Very comfortable fit, almost like walking on pillows all day LOL!! I took these recently brand new on a trip, walked everywhere all day, and my feet weren't bothered (=
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nice
shoes are very comfortable. tight at first, but thats because it fits your foot.
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NoVA mom
October 18, 2023
Great shoes at a great price
Everyone in my family has converted to Brooks running shoes for fit, feel, and support. Normally, they cost about $150, but we're less than $100 here.
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