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Heel Stack Height
28.5 mm
Weight
259.7 g (9.16 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.3 mm
Plate
None
Heel Stack Height
34.7 mm
Weight
272.4 g (9.61 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.2 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
Brooks Anthem 7
Brooks Anthem 8
The Brooks Anthem 8 is a better running shoe than the Brooks Anthem 7. It's taller, more cushioned, and significantly more stable, giving you better protection from road impact and a steadier ride for short, easy runs. Both shoes can handle a mix of running, walking, and gym work, though neither offers much energy return for faster efforts. The Anthem 7 is lighter and sits closer to the ground, making it the better choice if you prefer a traditional, low-stack feel.
Variants
- Anthem 7 (Almond/Grey/Desert Flower - (Women - US 7))
- Anthem 7 (Antarctica/Harbor Mist/Skyway - (Women - US 7))
- Anthem 8 (Antarctica/Chateau/Raisin - (Women - US 7))
- Anthem 8 (Atlantic Deep/Skyway/Pink - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
3.9
4.8
Heel Stack Height
28.5 mm
34.7 mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
2.9
4.5
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
4.0
7.3
Weight
6.0
5.5
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
6.0
5.5
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
259.7 g (9.16 oz)
272.4 g (9.61 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
28.5 mm
34.7 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
20.2 mm
24.5 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.3 mm
10.2 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.0 mm
10.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Preview 3D
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Outsole Heel Width
88 mm (3.5")
98 mm (3.9")
Outsole Arch Width
69 mm (2.7")
81 mm (3.2")
Outsole Forefoot Width
112 mm (4.4")
117 mm (4.6")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.09
2.82
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
5.54
4.77
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
277 mm (10.9")
275 mm (10.8")
Internal Heel Width
64 mm (2.5")
63 mm (2.5")
Internal Forefoot Width
94 mm (3.7")
93 mm (3.7")
Wide Sizing Available
Yes
Yes
Forefoot Fit: Width
9.6
9.9
Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
1.0 mm (0.039")
-0.4 mm (-0.015")
Toe TTS Deviation
-1.9 mm (-0.073")
0.3 mm (0.013")
Forefoot Fit: Height
4.9
4.7
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-6.0 mm (-0.237")
-6.3 mm (-0.246")
Arch Fit: Width
9.0
1.6
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
-1.8 mm (-0.072")
-9.7 mm (-0.383")
Length Fit
10
10
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
7.2
6.9
Heel Rocker Photo
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Heel Spring
19 mm (0.7")
18 mm (0.7")
Heel Apex Position
17.1%
15.4%
Heel Rocker Angle
20.8°
21.4°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
5.5
6.9
Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Toe Spring
40 mm (1.6")
48 mm (1.9")
Toe Apex Position
69.3%
66.6%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
24.0°
25.6°
Foam
Primary Foam Picture
Secondary Foam Picture
Primary Foam Name
DNA LOFT V2
Primary Foam Type
EVA
Secondary Foam Name
No Secondary Foam
Secondary Foam Type
No Secondary Foam
Laces
Laces Picture
Lace Type
Round
Width
5.0 mm (0.2")
Thickness
2.9 mm (0.1")
Stretch
12.5%
Other Features
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Tongue Gusset Type
Non-gusseted
Semi-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
0.6
1.4
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
61.5%
66.4%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
0.7
1.7
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Energy Return
62.1%
67.1%
Heel Cushioning
4.6
6.1
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
2.09 J
2.51 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
6.43 J
7.77 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
11.74 J
14.32 J
Forefoot Cushioning
3.2
4.8
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 800N
2.16 J
2.92 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
3.77 J
5.29 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
5.76 J
8.19 J
Heel Firmness
9.7
9.3
Heel Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 550N
77.4 N/mm
65.8 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
87.7 N/mm
73.6 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
117.1 N/mm
97.5 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
10
10
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 800N
138.6 N/mm
99.2 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
176.9 N/mm
125.3 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
239 N/mm
169 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
2.9
4.5
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 10km
3.50 J
4.98 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
3.37 J
4.85 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
3.31 J
4.78 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
3.27 J
4.74 J
Rocker Stiffness
5.0
6.6
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
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Force To Flatten The Rocker
43 N
74 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
2.2
3.2
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Energy Return
47.3%
50.6%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
4.0
7.3
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Stiffness
2.0 N/mm
10.9 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
214 N
349 N
Heel Compression Depth
4.3
Heel Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Heel Compression At 550N
8.4 mm
Heel Compression At 1100N
14.9 mm
Heel Compression At 1900N
19.5 mm
Forefoot Compression Depth
3.6
Forefoot Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Compression At 800N
8.1 mm
Forefoot Compression At 1300N
10.4 mm
Forefoot Compression At 2050N
12.2 mm
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