Brooks PureConnect
Every version of the PureConnect 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 PureConnect scores above 53% of the lines we track.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the PureConnect, 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 PureConnect | 2018 | 6.5 oz (women's) | — | 76 | +2 | 1 | $90 MSRP |
| Brooks PureConnect 4 | 2016 | 8.0 oz (men's) | 20/16mm · 4mm drop | 74 | -22 | 1 | $100 MSRP |
| Brooks Pure Connect 4 | 2015 | — | — | 96 | +15 | 4 | — |
| Brooks PureConnect 2 | 2014 | 6.6 oz | — | 81 | +4 | 1 | $90 MSRP |
| Brooks Pure Connect 3 | 2014 | 8.2 oz (men's) | 20/16mm · 4mm drop | 78 | +5 | 8 | $100 MSRP |
| Brooks Pure Connect 2 | 2013 | 7.1 oz (men's) | 18/13mm · 5mm drop | 73 | -9 | 4 | $90 MSRP |
| Brooks PureConnect 1 | 2012 | 7.3 oz (men's) | 20/15mm · 5mm drop | 82 | — | 2 | — |
7 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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Brooks
PureConnect76 Decent Decent · 1 review · Confidence 28/100
2018 · Daily trainer · Neutral · 6.5 oz (women's)
Light at 6.5 oz in women's sizing.
Durability 74MSRP $90
Overall76Cushioning76Value75Durability74Comfort73Appearance65Confidence28Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Light at 6.5 oz in women's sizing.
One reviewer calls it one of the better minimal shoes for durability and stability.
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Brooks
PureConnect 474 Decent Decent · 1 review · Confidence 21/100
v4 (2016) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.0 oz (men's) · 4mm drop · 20mm stack
One reviewer calls it flexible without being too minimalist.
Durability 75MSRP $100
Overall74Cushioning81Value76Durability75Comfort74Appearance67Confidence21Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
One reviewer calls it flexible without being too minimalist.
8 oz with a 20mm heel stack and a 4mm drop.
A reviewer with a wide midfoot calls the toe box sufficiently wide and the fit secure.
Cons
One reviewer finds the midfoot strap restrictive without thin socks.
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Brooks
Pure Connect 496 Excellent Excellent · 4 reviews · Confidence 85/100
v4 (2015) · Daily trainer · Neutral
Two reviewers describe a middle ground between minimalist feel and real cushioning.
Durability 84Overall96Comfort86Durability84Cushioning83Value82Appearance68Confidence85Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Two reviewers describe a middle ground between minimalist feel and real cushioning.
All four reviewers so far rate comfort 5 out of 5, and three praise the fit around the arch and instep.
Two reviewers say it lasts, one crediting the thicker sole of the later versions.
Cons
Appearance averages 4.0 out of 5, and one reviewer finds it uglier than the first two Pure Connects.
The same reviewer finds it less lively on low-mileage runs.
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Brooks
PureConnect 281 Good Good · 1 review · Confidence 22/100
v2 (2014) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 6.6 oz
Light for a trainer at 7.2 oz in the men's build and 5.9 oz in the women's.
Durability 69MSRP $90
Overall81Cushioning80Value79Comfort74Durability69Appearance67Confidence22Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Light for a trainer at 7.2 oz in the men's build and 5.9 oz in the women's.
The one reviewer so far says he feels responsive and fast in it.
Cons
Durability draws 2 out of 5 in the single review so far, from a runner at 60 miles a week.
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Brooks
Pure Connect 378 Decent Decent · 8 reviews · Confidence 71/100
v3 (2014) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.2 oz (men's) · 4mm drop · 20mm stack
Reviewers race it from the 5k to the marathon and still log long runs in it.
Durability 65MSRP $100
Overall78Cushioning82Comfort81Value77Durability65Appearance64Confidence71Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Reviewers race it from the 5k to the marathon and still log long runs in it.
At 8.2 oz on a 4mm drop it feels fast to reviewers doing speed work.
Cons
Durability draws the lowest ratings of any dimension at 3.4 out of 5, and one reviewer had the material separate and holes develop.
One reviewer moving to more road running wanted more cushioning than it offers.
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Brooks
Pure Connect 273 Decent Decent · 4 reviews · Confidence 42/100
v2 (2013) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.1 oz (men's) · 5mm drop · 18mm stack
Reviewers use it for speed and distance training, one primarily for half marathons and longer.
Durability 64MSRP $90
Overall73Cushioning82Comfort75Value67Durability64Appearance62Confidence42Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Reviewers use it for speed and distance training, one primarily for half marathons and longer.
Light at 7.1 oz on an 18mm stack and a 5mm drop, and one reviewer says it disappears on the foot.
Cons
Durability draws the lowest ratings of any dimension at 3.3 out of 5, and one reviewer gets about 400 miles.
The Pure Connect 4 later in the line scores 96 on four reviews against its 73.
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Brooks
PureConnect 182 Good Good · 2 reviews · Confidence 41/100
v1 (2012) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.3 oz (men's) · 5mm drop
A 20mm heel stack at 7.3 oz on a 5mm drop.
Durability 76Overall82Comfort84Cushioning81Value80Durability76Appearance67Confidence41Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
A 20mm heel stack at 7.3 oz on a 5mm drop.
One reviewer reports minimal wear visible after 750 miles.
One reviewer with narrow feet calls the fit a dream and has run up to a half marathon in it.
Cons
Durability draws the lowest ratings of the two reviews so far, at 4.0 out of 5.