Brooks

Pure Connect 2

Pure Connect 2
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Very good (83/100)

Shoe details

Weight
7.1 oz
Release
2013
MSRP
$90
Stack Height
18mm heel - 13mm toe
Drop Height
5mm

Ratings & Reviews

Very good (83/100)

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Scores better than 69% of all shoes.

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Overall

Very good (83/100)

Overall rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (83/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 69% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Cushioning

Very good (85/100)

Cushioning rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (85/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 69% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Comfort

Good (79/100)

Comfort rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Good (79/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 58% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Value

Average (70/100)

Value rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Average (70/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 31% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Appearance

Average (63/100)

Appearance rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Average (63/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 15% of shoes

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Durability

Below average (58/100)

Durability rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Below average (58/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 6% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

33%

1/3

Prefer this shoe over another.

Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.

All Running Shoes

Scores better than 69% of 2,617 running shoes.

Very good

Daily Trainers

Scores better than 69% of 1,872 daily trainers.

69%

Brooks

Scores better than 49% of 224 Brooks shoes.

49%

Compared to other shoes

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Current shoe
Reference shoe
Newest
Best overall / Best comfort / Best cushioning
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
7.1 oz M
Stack
18/13mm
Drop
5mm
7mm
Release
2013
2025 Newest
2024 Q2
MSRP
$90 Lower MSRP
$200
Best price
$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Above average (69%)
Good (79%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Average (58%)
Very good (88%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Above average (69%)
Good (70%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Bottom tier (6%)
Average (54%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Bottom tier (15%)
Below average (26%)
Exceptional (98%) Best appearance
Value
Below average (31%)
Good (70%)
Very good (86%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

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Reader review

maximusjp · May 12, 2015

5/5

Overall

Love it - the tongue stays in place, unlike most other shoes I've worn. Perfect balance of support and cushioning, and I love the low heel-toe drop.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
3/5

Reader review

Notwithstanding · Sep 19, 2014

3/5

Overall

Comfort
3/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
2/5
Value
2/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Sep 1, 2014

4/5

Overall

Solid lightweight shoe appropriate for speed and distance training, I use primarily for half marathons and longer race distances. Can typically get the just retired version (2, currently) for ~$60 online. Durability about 400 miles.
Comfort
4/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Sep 1, 2014

5/5

Overall

Fit is great, disappears on my feet but still provides enough cushioning and protection
Comfort
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5