Brooks PureGrit
Every version of the PureGrit 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 PureGrit rates above 65% of the lines we track.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the PureGrit, 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 PureGrit 8 | 2019 | 9.3 oz (men's) | — | 85 | +7 | 1 | — |
| Brooks PureGrit 7 | 2018 | 9.1 oz | 4mm drop | 78 | -12 | 1 | $120 MSRP |
| Brooks PureGrit 5 | 2017 | 9.3 oz | 4mm drop | 90 | +13 | 4 | $120 MSRP |
| Brooks PureGrit 6 | 2017 | 9.1 oz | 4mm drop | 77 | -1 | 2 | $120 MSRP |
| Brooks PureGrit 2 | 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | $70 MSRP |
| Brooks PureGrit 4 | 2016 | 9.0 oz | 19/15mm stack · 4mm drop | — | — | — | $120 MSRP |
| Brooks Puregrit 3 | 2016 | 8.1 oz (men's) | — | — | — | — | $120 MSRP |
| Brooks Pure Grit 3 | 2014 | 10.1 oz (men's) | 19/15mm stack · 4mm drop | 78 | +8 | 3 | $120 MSRP |
| Brooks Pure Grit 1 | 2014 | 8.7 oz (men's) | 21/16mm stack · 5mm drop | 70 | 0 | 5 | — |
| Brooks Pure Grit 2 | 2013 | 8.5 oz (men's) | 21/17mm stack · 4mm drop | 70 | — | 3 | — |
10 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 29.
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Brooks
PureGrit 885 85 Good Good Good 1 review Confidence 2 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
v8 (2019) · Trail shoe · Neutral · 9.3 oz (men's)
The one reviewer so far describes a close-to-the-ground feel and an aggressive tread for dirt and gravel.
Durability 88Overall85Durability88Value81Comfort78Appearance76Cushioning72Confidence2Buy it now
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Pros
The one reviewer so far describes a close-to-the-ground feel and an aggressive tread for dirt and gravel.
Cons
Scores across the PureGrit line have ranged from 68 to 96.
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Brooks
PureGrit 778 78 Decent Decent Decent 1 review Confidence 2 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
v7 (2018) · Trail shoe · Neutral · 9.1 oz · 4mm drop
At an average of 9.2 oz across the men's and women's builds, on a 4mm drop.
Durability 85MSRP $120
Overall78Durability85Comfort74Value74Appearance73Cushioning69Confidence2Buy it now
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Pros
At an average of 9.2 oz across the men's and women's builds, on a 4mm drop.
The one reviewer so far calls the traction great, likes the rock plate, and at 110 lb got about 600 miles from a pair.
Cons
Cushioning draws 2 out of 5 in the single review so far, and that reviewer calls the foam basic and good for about two hours.
That reviewer says the heel cup sticks out and may irritate the ankle, and that the shoe needs sizing down half a size.
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Brooks
PureGrit 590 90 Very good Very good Very good 4 reviews Confidence 4 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
v5 (2017) · Trail shoe · Neutral · 9.3 oz · 4mm drop
All four reviewers so far rate it 5 out of 5 overall, for comfort and for value.
Durability 90MSRP $120
Overall90Durability90Value89Comfort86Appearance79Cushioning79Confidence4Buy it now
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Pros
All four reviewers so far rate it 5 out of 5 overall, for comfort and for value.
Reviewers run it on moorland, beach and hill trails, and one calls it an amazing trail shoe.
One reviewer has never had a blister in it, after daily blisters in the shoes they came from.
Cons
One reviewer says it does not feel great on track or pavement.
Another avoids jagged terrain in them, finding the shoe soft.
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Brooks
PureGrit 677 77 Decent Decent Decent 2 reviews Confidence 2 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
v6 (2017) · Trail shoe · Neutral · 9.1 oz · 4mm drop
Durability 83MSRP $120
Overall77Durability83Comfort76Value76Cushioning71Appearance70Confidence2Buy it now
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Cons
The Pure Grit 3 and 5 score 87 and 96 against its 72.
Appearance draws 3.5 out of 5 in the two reviews so far, the lowest mark of any dimension.
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MSRP $70
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MSRP $120
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Brooks
Pure Grit 170 70 Decent Decent Decent 5 reviews Confidence 3 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
v1 (2014) · Trail shoe · Neutral · 8.7 oz (men's) · 21mm stack · 5mm drop
Its five reviewers rate both comfort and durability 4.4 out of 5.
Durability 85Overall70Durability85Cushioning74Comfort72Value71Appearance70Confidence3Buy it now
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Pros
Its five reviewers rate both comfort and durability 4.4 out of 5.
Cons
Value is its lowest-rated dimension at 3.8 out of 5.
Later Pure Grit versions rate higher, with the 5 at 96 on four reviews and the 3 at 87 on three.
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Brooks
Pure Grit 378 78 Decent Decent Decent 3 reviews Confidence 4 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
v3 (2014) · Trail shoe · Neutral · 10.1 oz (men's) · 19mm stack · 4mm drop
One of three reviewers so far calls the outsole super grippy and good on all surfaces.
Durability 82MSRP $120
Overall78Durability82Appearance76Value75Comfort74Cushioning74Confidence4Buy it now
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Pros
One of three reviewers so far calls the outsole super grippy and good on all surfaces.
One of three reviewers so far uses it for 10k trail races and for hiking 100 miles in Patagonia.
It stacks 19mm at the heel on a 4mm drop.
Cons
Two reviewers report the lugs falling off, one seeing the shoe worn out at 200 miles.
Two reviewers say the tongue will not stay in place.
It weighs 10.1 oz, and one reviewer calls it heavy.
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Brooks
Pure Grit 270 70 Decent Decent Decent 3 reviews Confidence 2 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
v2 (2013) · Trail shoe · Neutral · 8.5 oz (men's) · 4mm drop
Light at 8.5 oz on a 21mm stack and a 4mm drop.
Durability 87Overall70Durability87Value80Appearance79Comfort74Cushioning73Confidence2Buy it now
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Pros
Light at 8.5 oz on a 21mm stack and a 4mm drop.
Reviewers rate durability and value 4.7 out of 5 apiece.
Cons
Scores across the Pure Grit line have ranged from 68 to 87.