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Pure Cadence 1

Brooks Pure Cadence 1

Name: Brooks Pure Cadence 1
Brand: Brooks
Rating: 4.6 (7 reviews)

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock.

How it ranks

The Brooks Pure Cadence 1 rates in the 97th percentile overall among daily trainers. It rates highest on durability.

Based on 7 runner reviews.

Exceptional

98/100

Overall

Exceptional 98

Durability

Durability rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Excellent (94/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 92% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Excellent 94

Value

Value rating

Better Shoes Rating

Excellent (94/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 92% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Excellent 94

Comfort

Comfort rating

Better Shoes Rating

Very good (82/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 70% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Very good 82

Cushioning

Cushioning rating

Better Shoes Rating

Very good (83/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 70% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Very good 83

Appearance

Appearance rating

Better Shoes Rating

Very good (80/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 63% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Very good 80

What runners say

“Perfect fit for narrow (2B) feet.”

jbolf 5/5 Full review

“Light, not full minimal so it has enough cushioning; low drop.”

jbolf 5/5 Full review

“Fills the void between heavier trainers and too-light racing flats.”

5/5 Full review

“Perfect compromise between light shoe preferences and harsh pavement.”

Excitedaboutrunning 5/5 Full review

“For everyday running, wish it had a bit more cushion.”

5/5 Full review

“Primary complaint is the durability of the shoe.”

SoFloRunner 4/5 Full review

“Light and fast.”

5/5 Full review

“Had to switch out laces for better, flatter ones.”

jbolf 5/5 Full review

Prefer this shoe over another

100% 1/1

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Pros & Cons

Pros

Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
Rated above average overall.
Rated above average on cushioning.
Rated among the top 10% of shoes on durability.

Cons

Rated below average on comfort.

Reader Ratings

7 reader ratings

5/5

4/5

3/5

2/5

1/5

Runner reviews

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Reader review

Excitedaboutrunning · Aug 28, 2014

5/5

Overall

It's smooth and responsive. I don't like running with a lot of bulk on my feet, so this shoe was a perfect compromise between my light shoes preferences and the harsh pavement.

Comfort: 5/5
Durability: 4/5
Appearance: 4/5
Value: 4/5