Even skeptics found a snug fit in the 2 with no forefoot sliding or ankle rubbing (an internal heel tab protects the skin from succumbing to blisters). The 2 has a bootie construction, with a heel collar wrapping around the ankle.
#Brooks transmit 2 update
The most noticeable update to the Levitate is its engineered knit upper. But in testing we found there was no slipping or sliding, even when we covered dirt, grass and wet pavement. The grooves are not pronounced or spaced far apart, which may cause some to doubt the shoe’s traction. The Levitate has a unique arrow pattern tread on the outsole, which functions as a launchpad to help you transition smoothly from heel to toe while running. Others said that even though it wasn’t as cushioned as the Ghost, “it was much more reactive than other Brooks models that I have worn before.” Gaining Traction Some Brooks enthusiasts called the Levitate a great substitute for the Adrenaline, praising the shoe for its energy return. Its durability and springy ride even spurred one tester to declare they had found a kindred sole: “I will run in this shoe for as long as it will let me.”Īt the core of the Levitate is the DNA Amp, a midsole made from an engineered compound of polyurethane (PU)-cushioning that returns energy when force is applied-encased in thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), which resists the PU foam’s expansion and returns it back to the runner hence, that incredible bounce you feel on your run. The Levitate 2 is a shoe that will help you endure long runs and invigorate your legs on easy days. “The responsiveness in this shoe makes you feel like you can run hard with confidence, or run easy and smooth,” said a tester. Adding on the miles, however, they had a change of pace. Among the heaviest shoes we tested, the 2 was described as “clunky” by some wear-testers. From the engineered compound foam down to the arrow-patterned tread outsole, the shoe delivers a soft ride and revs you to go faster.Ī certain conundrum befalls the Levitate 2: that it is a shoe intended to energize your run, albeit with considerable heft. To succeed, the company implemented its new DNA Amp midsole, for a cushy feel and bouncy run. When the original Levitate was launched, Brooks set out to create its most responsive running shoe. Second, the trainer also has a new bootie fit with a hemmed collar, and a sueded heel tab that prevents blisters. First, the print on the knit upper looks even splashier than the original Levitate, with wild colors resembling a pixelated fire-red sunset and blue dawn (there’s also a steel gray-black combo for runners who want to make a quieter entrance when they toe the starting line). Upon first sight, the Levitate 2 will seem unlike any other shoe Brooks has to offer. The right shoe for: Enduring long runs and tempos
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