Brooks Ravenna 2

Jun 11, 2011 - I was hunting for running vests at Eng Hoe Komtar today and I ended up with 3 vests and a new pair of Brooks Ravenna 2 !! I guess I was convinced by the owner, Tim Ooi, into trying on the latest DNA technology shoes.. It cost me RM299 for this new pair, cheaper than my New Balance bought 3 months ago !!

This is my 4th pair of running shoes (from right to left)..

I got my first one, FILA.. Ran in my very first race, ie PIBM2009 and got blisters all over.. LOL ! I guess the running technique was wrong, the shoe was too tight and lack of cushioning and my feet was sore for a wk+.. Well, at least this pair of FILA shoe was not put into waste.. It has accompanied me across Hong Kong and Beijing vacation trips !!

Then I got my Saucony @ the States in Dec 2009.. Used that to run all my races in 2010 and training before it got a hole on the right shoe and it was time to change to a new one, not to mention the worn out soles ..

I was rushing for a new pair to run at the Sepang Energizer Night Race and I got this New Balance..

Well, didn't exactly like it (and one wonders why I bought it in the first place) !! I guess I chose the wrong arch type.. more likely a flat foot type while mine is average arch !! Damn !!
Anyway, I got stuck with the NB for 3 months now until I see this Brooks Ravenna 2.. Tried them on.. Love the feeling.. The DNA technology is surely something different.. Can feel a much better cushioning..

Here's what the Brooks SNA web-site has to say..
"Brooks DNA provides custom cushioning for runners of all types and sizes. Engineered from what's called a non-Newtonian liquid, this midsole technology responds to the amount of force placed on the foot and disperses the pressure, providing just the right amount of resiliency. Simply put, you can expect soft comfort when you want it, firm support when you need it."

"In Runner's World magazine's Summer 2011 Running Shoe Guide, the Ravenna 2 was named Editor's Choice. In the June 2011 issue, Runner's World states, "Credit the shoe’s winning combination of a nimble, low-to-the-ground profile and ample cushioning for heel- and midfoot-strikers. Even more impressive is how Brooks now scales the flexibility of this shoe according to gender and size — making the smaller sizes less rigid in the forefoot than larger ones," adding that the fast feel belies the amount of corrective support it provides. "If you’re looking for a single shoe for both marathon training and racing, this is it."
http://www.brooksrunning.com/Brooks-DNA/brooks_dna,default,pg.html

and here's a web-site review on Ravenna 2... http://activegearreview.com/running/road-running-shoes/mens-road-running-shoes-running-gear-reviews/brooks-ravenna-2-review

Now, I am gonna run on this tomorrow morning !! We shall see the difference :P