Brooks Pure Drift
Every version of the Pure Drift we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The score is the median Better Shoes Rating of the line's shoes, out of 100. The average product line scores 76, and the Pure Drift scores above 51% 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 | Score | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| Brooks PureDrift | 2016 | 5.6 oz (men's) | — | — | — | — | $100 MSRP |
| Brooks Pure Drift 2 | 2014 | — | — | 75 | -3 | 2 | — |
| Brooks Pure Drift | 2014 | — | — | 78 | — | 3 | — |
3 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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MSRP $100
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Brooks
Pure Drift78 Decent Decent · 3 reviews · Confidence 34/100
v1 (2014) · Daily trainer · Neutral
Two reviewers use it for track workouts and racing, one calling it very quick.
Durability 69Overall78Cushioning84Value78Comfort70Durability69Appearance53Confidence34Buy 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 275 Decent Decent · 2 reviews · Confidence 21/100
v2 (2014) · Daily trainer · Neutral
Both reviewers rate comfort 5 out of 5, and one notes a wide toe box.
Durability 72Overall75Cushioning84Comfort78Value73Durability72Appearance62Confidence21Buy 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.