Together with the just heavy TPU, the Brooks Ricochet becomes heavy. So? PU is much heavier than the traditional EVA used in running shoes, but PU is more elastic, flexible, and durable. The DNA Amp is made from 2 materials: polyurethane (PU) with a layer of TPU (Thermoplastic polyurethane) wrapped around the midsole. In the energized category, Brooks uses their midsole material called ‘DNA AMP.’ According to Brooks, it has more energy return. To understand how Brooks Ricochet 3 works and why it’s “so heavy,” you need to understand Brooks’ cushioning. I strongly believe that the Brooks “Energized” category’s shoes could all stand to lose an ounce or two to be competitive with other more responsive and spring brands. One of the best updates to Ricochet 3 is removing weight. IDK the look isn’t doing it for me Brooks Ricochet 3 Ride: (Which looking cheap is my only valid argument to get the Levitate over the Ricochet). Maybe it’s the color I bought, but the Ricochet definitely looks cheaper than it should. If I am paying $120 for a shoe, I don’t want it to look like a $60 shoe. I found the size 10.5 to fit well, although if there were a wide option, I would probably choose it.įinally, nothing to do with the fit of the Brooks Ricochet 3, but I think the material looks cheap. Typically in running shoes, I wear between a women’s size 10-11 wide. One thing to note is that it will feel tighter. The one-piece and sock-like design make it great for anyone who has issues with overlays and seams rubbing against their feet. With the Brooks Ricochet 3, I still don’t have that issue. I never had an issue with it rubbing my Achilles (like I did with the Levitate). Like the Levitate, the Ricochet upper comes up past the Achilles. I couldn’t remember if I reviewed the Brooks Ricochet 2 until I searched my own blog, so I guess it didn’t stick out to me too much in 2020. Like any of the sock-like uppers, it will fit more snug than the traditional mesh upper. The upper of the Brooks Ricochet 3 has been more updates to be more breathable. The new fit knit upper is more breathable.The updated combination of BioMoGo DNA and DNA AMP technology makes the shoe lighter than before.Heel to Toe Drop: 8 mm What’s new with the Brooks Ricochet 3? The only reason I see to choose the Levitate is for looks. Although, of course, you can get both.Īll of this to say, I think the Brooks Ricochet 3 is a better version of the Brooks Levitate 4. At the end of the day, I think the Ricochet and Levitate are too similar of shoes and why choose the more expensive and heavier of the two when it doesn’t really come with any advantages. Between the Brooks Ricochet 3 and Brooks Levitate 4, I don’t know why people choose the Levitate.
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