Brooks Levitate 3 test & review - A daily trainer or a race day shoe?
Find all reviews of the Brooks Levitate 3 in one place with the hottest deals from +50 retailers. Check out: https://runrepeat.com/brooks-levitate-3 Brooks Levitate 3 (as obviously stated) is the third iteration on the Brooks Levitate. Aesthetic wise, Levitate 3’s upper is knitted in three-tone-stripes with the Brooks logo printed in a matte insert. The shiny midsole goes around to the bottom of the shoe, and that black rubber outsole completes a very striking look. The different aspects of the knit upper manage to be snug without being restrictive. The material is more cotton than plastic, meaning it is softer than others. The toe box is surprisingly roomy for a knit upper; it is very true to size. I have rather narrow feet, and I have to wear them with thicker socks to get a snug feel, even when the length of the shoe is correct for my size. The construction of the heel collar is like a sock, with a pull tab in the rear. The mesh is fairly breathable, and the lacing is tight. The extra eyelet on the bootie that goes under the second-to-last one is imperative to secure the heel. The star of the show here is the BASF Co-Developed DNA AMP foam (If BASF sounds familiar, think of BASF as in Adidas Boost). DNA AMP is a Polyurethane foam (PU) reserved for the Levitate, Bedlam, and Ricochet shoes. Brooks claims the Levitate 3 is the most energy-returning foam in the market, also the most durable. Its Thermoplastic polyurethane or TPU casing is what gives the DNA AMP its characteristic silver look. The claimed energy return on the Levitate 3 is surely present. My first impressions were of feeling like a dribble, similar to a basketball. The harder you push, the more you can feel the rebound from the midsole. The lack of any kind of shank or plate in the midsole makes way to a very flexible bend in the forefoot that has been long gone in racing shoes these days. Lastly, the outsole, besides striking-looking, the shape makes for a smooth fore-to-midfoot transition. Brooks describes the outsole pattern as: “Flattened lug design for improved ground coverage and traction.” In my opinion, the outsole makes its job nominally, nothing fancy here. - Carlos Storms RunRepeat Expert
Find all reviews of the Brooks Levitate 3 in one place with the hottest deals from +50 retailers. Check out: https://runrepeat.com/brooks-levitate-3 Brooks Levitate 3 (as obviously stated) is the third iteration on the Brooks Levitate. Aesthetic wise, Levitate 3’s upper is knitted in three-tone-stripes with the Brooks logo printed in a matte insert. The shiny midsole goes around to the bottom of the shoe, and that black rubber outsole completes a very striking look. The different aspects of the knit upper manage to be snug without being restrictive. The material is more cotton than plastic, meaning it is softer than others. The toe box is surprisingly roomy for a knit upper; it is very true to size. I have rather narrow feet, and I have to wear them with thicker socks to get a snug feel, even when the length of the shoe is correct for my size. The construction of the heel collar is like a sock, with a pull tab in the rear. The mesh is fairly breathable, and the lacing is tight. The extra eyelet on the bootie that goes under the second-to-last one is imperative to secure the heel. The star of the show here is the BASF Co-Developed DNA AMP foam (If BASF sounds familiar, think of BASF as in Adidas Boost). DNA AMP is a Polyurethane foam (PU) reserved for the Levitate, Bedlam, and Ricochet shoes. Brooks claims the Levitate 3 is the most energy-returning foam in the market, also the most durable. Its Thermoplastic polyurethane or TPU casing is what gives the DNA AMP its characteristic silver look. The claimed energy return on the Levitate 3 is surely present. My first impressions were of feeling like a dribble, similar to a basketball. The harder you push, the more you can feel the rebound from the midsole. The lack of any kind of shank or plate in the midsole makes way to a very flexible bend in the forefoot that has been long gone in racing shoes these days. Lastly, the outsole, besides striking-looking, the shape makes for a smooth fore-to-midfoot transition. Brooks describes the outsole pattern as: “Flattened lug design for improved ground coverage and traction.” In my opinion, the outsole makes its job nominally, nothing fancy here. - Carlos Storms RunRepeat Expert