The Brooks Levitate 6 Review & Lab Test: Shop Men’S & Women’S Models of 2026

The Brooks Levitate 6 is a versatile daily trainer designed for runners seeking a responsive experience. With its updated DNA Loft midsole, this shoe achieves a notable balance of comfort and energy return, making it ideal for both easy recovery days and long-distance efforts.

Lab tests confirm that the shoe's performance remains stable across varying conditions, offering consistent results in our freezer tests. The combination of cushioning and support ensures that it can handle diverse running environments effectively.


Pros

  • Great impact dampening
  • Fun and springy ride
  • Good for long distances
  • Responsive and capable at high paces
  • Extremely breathable
  • No break-in period required
  • Comfortable and durable upper construction
  • Supportive structure provides secure lockdown
  • Grippy and resilient outsole
  • Consistent performance all year round

Cons

  • Could be lighter
  • Not for wide feet
  • Pricey for a daily trainer

Key Features

  • DNA AMP Technology: Offers a high energy return with a newly updated version that is 10% lighter than its predecessor.
  • Neutral Support: Balances springy cushioning with support, making it ideal for neutral runners.
  • Springy Cushioning: The new foam design allows for added comfort and responsiveness in every stride.
  • Optimal Fit: Features engineered creel mesh material for breathability and flexibility, accommodating different foot shapes.
  • Quick Transitions: Arrow-point pattern in the outsole enhances foot movement from heel to toe seamlessly.

Specifications

  • Origin: Imported
  • Sole Material: Synthetic
  • Outer Material: Mesh
  • Inner Material: Mesh

Brooks Levitate 6 Review & Lab Test: Shop Men’S & Women’S Models – Price, Ratings, Reviews & Sales Insights

Brooks Levitate 6 Adidas Adizero SL2 On Cloudrunner 2 Allbirds Tree Flyer 2
Price $150 $130 $150 $160
Pace Daily running Daily running Daily running Daily running
Arch support Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral
Weight lab Weight brand 10.7 oz / 304g 8.6 oz / 245g 9.7 oz / 275g 10.3 oz / 293g
Lightweight
Drop lab Drop brand 7.7 mm 8.2 mm 8.5 mm 8.1 mm
Strike pattern Mid/forefoot Heel Heel Heel
Size True to size Half size small True to size True to size
Midsole softness Soft Balanced Balanced Balanced
Difference in midsole softness in cold Small Small Small Small
Toebox durability Good Bad Decent Good
Heel padding durability Good Good Decent Decent
Outsole durability Good Decent Decent Good
Breathability Breathable Breathable Moderate Moderate
Width / fit Narrow Wide Medium Medium
Toebox width Medium Medium Medium Medium
Stiffness Stiff Moderate Stiff Stiff
Torsional rigidity Moderate Moderate Moderate Stiff
Heel counter stiffness Moderate Flexible Stiff Moderate
Heel lab Heel brand 34.3 mm 34.9 mm 33.6 mm 32.1 mm
Forefoot lab Forefoot brand 26.6 mm 26.7 mm 25.1 mm 24.0 mm
Widths available Normal Normal Normal Normal
Orthotic friendly
Season Summer Summer All seasons All seasons
Removable insole
Ranking Top 21% Top 13% Top 35% Bottom 47%
Popularity Bottom 30% Top 46% Top 21% Bottom 13%