Brooks

PureConnect

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Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Good (73/100)

Shoe details

Weight
6.5 oz
Release
2018 Q3
MSRP
$90

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Good (73/100)

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Overall

Good (73/100)

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Good (73/100)

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Scores better than 45% of shoes

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Value

Very good (81/100)

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Very good (81/100)

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Scores better than 63% of shoes

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Durability

Very good (81/100)

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Very good (81/100)

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Scores better than 58% of shoes

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Cushioning

Good (75/100)

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Good (75/100)

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Scores better than 45% of shoes

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Comfort

Good (74/100)

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Good (74/100)

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Scores better than 39% of shoes

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Appearance

Average (67/100)

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Average (67/100)

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Scores better than 21% of shoes

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Current shoe
Lightest
Newest / Best overall / Best comfort
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
6.5 oz W Lightest
8 oz M
Stack
20/16mm
Drop
4mm
7mm
Release
2018 Q3
2016
2024 Q2 Newest
MSRP
$90 Lower MSRP
$100
$200
Best price
$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Average (45%)
Average (46%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Below average (39%)
Below average (38%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Average (45%)
Average (58%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Average (58%)
Good (72%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Bottom tier (21%)
Below average (30%)
Exceptional (98%) Best appearance
Value
Above average (63%)
Good (75%)
Very good (86%) Best value
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A good, minimal running shoe

Leda Cooks · Dec 7, 2023

4/5

Overall

I have run in these shoes over the years and find them to be one of the better  minimal running shoes for their durability and stability. They are lightweight and I find them stylish and like the colors. 

Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5