Read numerous reviews before buying these. I am a forefoot striker and have had a number of foot issues since turning 40. Brooks Ghost were my last pair of running shoes and they are more neutral foot strike and cushion so not much improvement in my toe box pain level.
I was suspicious of the fit and feel after receiving them. The tongue is silly. It is not a full tongue, it is sewn in at the very top leaving little room to put your foot in. I have narrow feet with high arches so it hasn't been an issue... ever... until now. Once you do get the tongue pushed back into the shoe and flat it is barely noticeable. What IS noticeable immediately is the rear heel cup. Many reviewers noted the tight heel cup and the odd placement of the band around your upper Achilles area. It is lower than most shoes but so tight that it rubs with every movement.
I have run for a long time and typical first 2 or 3 runs in a shoe result in some discomfort and blisters. If you are not prepared for this then Levitate will likely get bad reviews. I was prepared and I can tell you the tightness feels great and the "heat" from the contact point goes away after a couple runs.
The best part is that the Levitate actually allows me to run more than 1x per week now. The forefoot cushion is excellent. The rigidity of the spine is enough to prevent arch strain, which forefoot runners are very familiar with. Overall this is a great shoe for forefoot strikers with the understanding that you need to break them in.
Would be great if there were some more interesting colors and patterns available.
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Product Description
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DURABLE FITEngineered monoloop mesh and 3D Fit Print in the upper increase breathability and improve drainage for a distraction-free fit. |
UNMATCHED STABILITYOur unique Pivot Post System provides a stable platform that allows your foot to adapt to any terrain. |
RUGGED PROTECTIONThe Ballistic Rock Shield protects your foot from rocks and roots whlie BioMoGo DNA cushions every stride. |
WEAR TESTERS SAY
“The transition from heel to toe seems to be real smooth. I also feel the shoe is very stable. I have run on some pretty technical terrain, and the shoe has a good, solid feel under my foot.”
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CUSHIONCushioned experience is soft and protective. Level 1 - Minimal Cushion - Recommended for the runner looking for a softer run without too much cushion. Level 2 - Medium Cushion - Recommended for the runner looking for a soft run with cushion. Level 3 - High Cushion - Recommended for the runner looking for a very soft and protective cushion. |
ENERGIZEEnergized experience is responsive and springy, adding extra lift to your stride! Level 1 - Minimal Energize - Recommended for the runner looking for minimal spring in their stride without feeling damp. Level 2 - Medium Energize - Recommended for the runner looking for a springy and responsive feeling stride. Level 3 - High Energize - Recommended for the runner looking for a very springy and responsive stride. |
SPEEDSpeed experience is lightweight, fast and streamlined, adding extra speed to your stride! Level 1 - Minimal Speed - Recommended for the runner looking for speed in their stride with minimal cushion. Level 2 - Medium Speed - Recommended for the runner looking for a fast and responsive feeling stride. Level 3 - High Speed - Recommended for the runner looking for the lightest weight and most responsive feeling stride. |
CONNECTConnected experience is lightweight and flexible to naturally feel your run! Level 1 - Minimal Connect - Recommended for more natural feeling run with a little cushion. Level 2 - Medium Connect - Recommended for the runner looking for natural feeling run and lightweight shoe. Level 3 - High Connect - Recommended for the runner looking to feel connected to every stride for a very natural feeling run |
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The tongue on the shoe is the largest I have ever seen in my life
The tongue on the shoe is the largest I have ever seen in my life!The shoe fits great but the tongue goes so far up my ankle it’s almost like I feel like there’s a deformity in the shell I’ve never had a tongue of the shoe go that high up my ankle I’m trying to get used to it because I don’t wanna waste the time and spend sending them back but that’s just not right somethings wrong with these shoes I’m hoping that’s just the way this particular series of shoe wise but I really don’t know other than I can tell you it’s messed up…The price was really reduced on the shoe and now that I got them it makes me think that because the tongue is so large they just wanted to get rid of them that’s what I really think!
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