Brooks

PureConnect 1

PureConnect 1
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Very good (88/100)

Shoe details

Weight
7.3 oz
Release
2012
Stack Height
20mm heel - 15mm toe
Drop Height
5mm

Ratings & Reviews

Very good (88/100)

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Overall

Very good (88/100)

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Very good (88/100)

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Scores better than 80% of shoes

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Value

Very good (87/100)

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Very good (87/100)

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Scores better than 77% of shoes

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Comfort

Very good (85/100)

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Very good (85/100)

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Scores better than 73% of shoes

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Durability

Very good (84/100)

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Very good (84/100)

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Scores better than 67% of shoes

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Cushioning

Very good (81/100)

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Very good (81/100)

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Scores better than 59% of shoes

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Appearance

Good (72/100)

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Good (72/100)

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Scores better than 36% of shoes

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Current shoe
Reference shoe
Lightest
Newest / Best overall / Best comfort
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
7.3 oz M
6.5 oz W Lightest
Stack
20/15mm
Drop
5mm
7mm
Release
2012
2018 Q3
2024 Q2 Newest
MSRP
$90 Lower MSRP
$200
Best price
$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Very good (80%)
Average (45%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Good (73%)
Below average (39%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Average (59%)
Average (45%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Above average (67%)
Average (58%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Below average (36%)
Bottom tier (21%)
Exceptional (98%) Best appearance
Value
Good (77%)
Above average (63%)
Very good (86%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

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Reader review

Anonymous runner · Apr 6, 2015

5/5

Overall

Excellent shoes, minimal wear visible after 750 miles.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Aug 27, 2014

5/5

Overall

I have narrow feet, so the Pure Connect is a dream fit. Low drop, pretty good cushioning for a lightweight shoe, have run up to 1/2 marathon in them, hoping they are enough shoe for an upcoming marathon
Comfort
5/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5