Brooks

PureConnect 2

PureConnect 2
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Very good (82/100)

Shoe details

Weight
7.2 oz
Release
2016
MSRP
$90

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Very good (82/100)

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Overall

Very good (82/100)

Overall rating

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Very good (82/100)

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Scores better than 67% of shoes

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Value

Very good (88/100)

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Very good (88/100)

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Scores better than 78% of shoes

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Durability

Good (78/100)

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Good (78/100)

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Scores better than 52% of shoes

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Cushioning

Good (77/100)

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Good (77/100)

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Scores better than 50% of shoes

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Comfort

Good (75/100)

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Good (75/100)

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Scores better than 44% of shoes

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Appearance

Average (68/100)

Appearance rating

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Average (68/100)

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Scores better than 24% 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
7.2 oz M
6.5 oz W Lightest
Stack
Drop
7mm
Release
2016
2018 Q3
2024 Q2 Newest
MSRP
$90
$90
$200
Best price
$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Above average (67%)
Average (45%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Average (44%)
Below average (39%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Average (50%)
Average (45%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Average (52%)
Average (58%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Below average (24%)
Bottom tier (21%)
Exceptional (98%) Best appearance
Value
Good (78%)
Above average (63%)
Very good (86%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

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Reader review

RunninReed · Sep 2, 2014

5/5

Overall

I h ave had a good experience with this show. I know it's not for everyone, but I feel so responsive and fast in it. It feels natural and organic.
Comfort
4/5
Durability
2/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5