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We buy and test running shoes with a very data-oriented approach. While we're just getting started, our methodology already has dozens of tests to help you make the right purchasing decision for your needs. Not only do we use high-end equipment to gather objective data, but we also order multiple sizes of the same shoes so team members can log in miles. This real-world testing is conducted at various paces and conditions, across different types of workouts, to cover all the bases. This allows us to verify our results and ensure they align with what you might feel with a specific pair.
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Popular Running Shoe Comparisons
The Brooks Revel 8 is a sort of budget version of the Brooks Ghost 17. It has a few millimeters less stack height than the Ghost, and its midsole is made of a foam compound that was used in older versions of the Ghost. As such, the Ghost has much better cushioning than the Revel, but the latter is actually more stable, due to the lower stack height.
The Brooks Anthem 8 and Brooks Revel 8 are both similar shoes in Brooks' entry-level lineup, with a few distinctions. The Revel is the more nimble of the two, with a lower stack height, drop, and less cushioning overall, and though neither is deeply protective, the Revel has a much harsher ride overall. The Anthem is heavier but much more stable; however, since both shoes target lifestyle versatility in that they aim to cover walking, gym work, and some running, it comes down to which feels best for you underfoot.
The Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24 and Brooks Revel 8 may both be daily trainers, but they are for very different runners. The Adrenaline GTS is the classic stability option, fitted with GuideRails to help overpronators keep their foot centered, along with a broader platform and higher stack. The Revel 8 is a more value-oriented offering, good for beginners and short, easy runs or walking, though it lacks the pep and cushioning, so runners wanting a premium shoe without GuideRails are best served elsewhere in the Brooks lineup.
The Brooks Anthem 7 and Brooks Revel 8 are both budget shoes from the same brand, though they have slightly different philosophies. The Revel 8 is the taller of the two, and though it uses the updated DNA Loft v2 midsole foam, it is outperformed by the Anthem 7 on everything from stability to responsiveness. That said, neither ride is lively; instead, they target runners looking for a traditional, no-frills feel underfoot, with the Anthem 7 best suited to runners who want a lower profile, and the Revel 8 those looking for a modern feel.