Brooks

Pure Connect 4

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Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Very good (87/100)

Shoe details

Release
2025

Ratings & Reviews

Very good (87/100)

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Scores better than 79% of all shoes.

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Overall

Very good (87/100)

Overall rating

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Very good (87/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 79% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Comfort

Excellent (92/100)

Comfort rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Excellent (92/100)

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Scores better than 88% of shoes

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Value

Very good (84/100)

Value rating

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Very good (84/100)

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Scores better than 70% of shoes

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Cushioning

Very good (86/100)

Cushioning rating

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Very good (86/100)

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Scores better than 70% of shoes

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Durability

Good (78/100)

Durability rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Good (78/100)

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Scores better than 54% of shoes

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Appearance

Average (69/100)

Appearance rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Average (69/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 26% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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17%

1/6

Prefer this shoe over another.

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

All Running Shoes

Scores better than 79% of 2,617 running shoes.

Very good

Daily Trainers

Scores better than 79% of 1,872 daily trainers.

79%

Brooks

Scores better than 56% of 224 Brooks shoes.

56%

Compared to other shoes

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Current shoe
Newest
Best overall / Best comfort / Best cushioning
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
8.2 oz M
Stack
20/16mm
Drop
4mm
7mm
Release
2025 Newest
2014
2024 Q2
MSRP
$100 Lower MSRP
$200
Best price
$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Good (79%)
Good (79%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Very good (88%)
Above average (69%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Good (70%)
Good (77%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Average (54%)
Bottom tier (10%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Below average (26%)
Below average (25%)
Exceptional (98%) Best appearance
Value
Good (70%)
Good (75%)
Very good (86%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

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Reader review

Anonymous runner · Feb 11, 2016

5/5

Overall

This shoe has great arch support and is very responsive to each stride. I have had issues with foot injuries due to not having enough arch support. I have not experienced issues since switching to the PureConnect 4.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Dec 1, 2015

5/5

Overall

Best shoe ever. Perfect cross between minimalist and well cushioned.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Nov 30, 2015

5/5

Overall

I've had every version of the PureConnect and I've loved all of them. However, in my opinion the first 2 models were the best-feeling and -looking. The last two models (which are very similar) are a bit more long-lasting (thicker sole) but uglier. They also don't feel quite as nice for low mileage, but are a lot better for longer mileage as they have a bit more protection for your feet. No other shoe has ever fit my foot so well. For people with high arches it is wonderful.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
2/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

BigmanXC · Apr 14, 2015

4/5

Overall

Finally found a shoe that had some great cushioning, but not too much where it felt clunky and unwieldy. It's lasted me a long time and fits the top of my foot really well. I love it.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5