Brooks Anthem 7 vs Revel 8

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.