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Heel Stack Height
34.7 mm
Weight
272.4 g (9.61 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.2 mm
Plate
None
Heel Stack Height
33.8 mm
Weight
263.8 g (9.31 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.9 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
Brooks Anthem 8
Brooks Revel 9
The Brooks Anthem 8 is a slightly better daily trainer than the Brooks Revel 9, thanks to its significantly better stability and smoother ride. This makes it a good choice for short, easy runs if you prefer a firm, steady feel underfoot. However, the Revel 9 is lighter and offers slightly better cushioning and more energy return with each stride. It also has a more accommodating fit, particularly through the arch, making it the better option if you find the Anthem too restrictive.
Variants
- Anthem 8 (Antarctica/Chateau/Raisin - (Women - US 7))
- Anthem 8 (Atlantic Deep/Skyway/Pink - (Women - US 7))
- Revel 9 (Black/Black/Rose Gold - (Women - US 7))
- Revel 9 (Black/Ebony/Biscuit - (Men - US 9))
Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
4.8
5.0
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
1.7
4.6
Weight
5.5
5.9
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
5.5
5.9
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
272.4 g (9.61 oz)
263.8 g (9.31 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
34.7 mm
33.8 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
24.5 mm
24.9 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.2 mm
8.9 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.0 mm
8.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
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Outsole Heel Width
98 mm (3.9")
89 mm (3.5")
Outsole Arch Width
81 mm (3.2")
77 mm (3.0")
Outsole Forefoot Width
117 mm (4.6")
113 mm (4.4")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.82
2.63
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
4.77
4.53
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
275 mm (10.8")
280 mm (11.0")
Internal Heel Width
63 mm (2.5")
68 mm (2.7")
Internal Forefoot Width
93 mm (3.7")
93 mm (3.7")
Wide Sizing Available
Yes
Yes
Forefoot Fit: Width
9.9
9.5
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
-0.4 mm (-0.015")
2.9 mm (0.115")
Toe TTS Deviation
0.3 mm (0.013")
0.6 mm (0.024")
Forefoot Fit: Height
4.7
7.4
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-6.3 mm (-0.246")
-3.1 mm (-0.124")
Arch Fit: Width
1.6
9.1
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
-9.7 mm (-0.383")
-1.8 mm (-0.069")
Length Fit
10
10
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
6.9
6.3
Heel Rocker Photo
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Heel Spring
18 mm (0.7")
16 mm (0.6")
Heel Apex Position
15.4%
13.9%
Heel Rocker Angle
21.4°
21.8°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
6.9
7.3
Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Toe Spring
48 mm (1.9")
50 mm (2.0")
Toe Apex Position
66.6%
61.7%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
25.6°
24.4°
Foam
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Secondary Foam Picture
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Primary Foam Name
DNA LOFT V2
DNA LOFT V2
Primary Foam Type
EVA
EVA
Secondary Foam Name
No Secondary Foam
No Secondary Foam
Secondary Foam Type
No Secondary Foam
No Secondary Foam
Laces
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Lace Type
Round
Flat
Width
5.0 mm (0.2")
6.0 mm (0.2")
Thickness
2.9 mm (0.1")
2.6 mm (0.1")
Stretch
12.5%
9.5%
Other Features
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Tongue Gusset Type
Semi-gusseted
Non-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
1.4
2.5
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
66.4%
68.8%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
1.7
4.6
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Energy Return
67.1%
71.4%
Heel Cushioning
6.1
6.4
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 550N
2.51 J
2.79 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
7.77 J
8.08 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
14.32 J
14.22 J
Forefoot Cushioning
4.8
5.4
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 800N
2.92 J
3.35 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
5.29 J
5.78 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
8.19 J
8.57 J
Heel Firmness
9.3
9.0
Heel Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 550N
65.8 N/mm
55.0 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
73.6 N/mm
66.0 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
97.5 N/mm
90.8 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
10
9.6
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 800N
99.2 N/mm
81.7 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
125.3 N/mm
106.8 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
169 N/mm
148 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
4.5
4.9
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 10km
4.98 J
5.41 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
4.85 J
5.26 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
4.78 J
5.15 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
4.74 J
5.05 J
Rocker Stiffness
6.6
5.7
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
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Force To Flatten The Rocker
74 N
54 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
3.2
3.6
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Energy Return
50.6%
52.1%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
7.3
5.1
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Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Stiffness
10.9 N/mm
2.3 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
349 N
297 N
Heel Compression Depth
4.3
4.8
Heel Compression Graph
Preview Graph
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Heel Compression At 550N
8.4 mm
10.0 mm
Heel Compression At 1100N
14.9 mm
16.7 mm
Heel Compression At 1900N
19.5 mm
20.9 mm
Forefoot Compression Depth
3.6
4.2
Forefoot Compression Graph
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Compression At 800N
8.1 mm
9.8 mm
Forefoot Compression At 1300N
10.4 mm
12.2 mm
Forefoot Compression At 2050N
12.2 mm
13.9 mm
Brooks Anthem 8
Brooks Revel 9
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