Brooks Pure Drift
Every version of the Pure Drift we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The line's rating is the median Better Shoes Rating of its five most recent rated versions. The median product line rates 75, and the Pure Drift rates above 43% of the lines we track.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the Pure Drift, placed by its rating and release year.
Release year
See our analysis of whether a new version is usually as good as the one it replaces.
| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Rating | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| Brooks PureDrift | 2016 | 5.6 oz (men's) | — | — | — | — | $100 MSRP |
| Brooks Pure Drift 2 | 2014 | — | — | 74 | -1 | 2 | — |
| Brooks Pure Drift | 2014 | — | — | 75 | — | 3 | — |
3 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 29.
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MSRP $100
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Pure Drift75 75 Decent Decent Decent 3 reviews Confidence 2 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
v1 (2014) · Daily trainer · Neutral
Two reviewers use it for track workouts and racing, one calling it very quick.
Durability 70Overall75Cushioning77Value76Durability70Comfort69Appearance60Confidence2Buy it now
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Pros
Two reviewers use it for track workouts and racing, one calling it very quick.
One reviewer with unusual feet calls it very wide, and a good mix of minimalism and durability.
Value is among its best-rated dimensions, at 4.3 out of 5.
Cons
Durability and appearance are its lowest-rated dimensions, both at 3.0 out of 5.
One reviewer does not recommend speed workouts in it, finding it too flexible.
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Brooks
Pure Drift 274 74 Decent Decent Decent 2 reviews Confidence 2 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
v2 (2014) · Daily trainer · Neutral
Both reviewers rate comfort 5 out of 5, and one notes a wide toe box.
Durability 72Overall74Cushioning76Comfort75Value74Durability72Appearance64Confidence2Buy it now
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Pros
Both reviewers rate comfort 5 out of 5, and one notes a wide toe box.
Reviewers describe a lightweight trainer with a minimal heel-to-toe drop.
Cons
Durability is its lowest-rated dimension, at 3.5 out of 5 from the two reviewers.
One reviewer finds stones getting stuck in the heel as it wears.