Brooks PureGrit
Every version of the PureGrit 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 PureGrit scores above 36% 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
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| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Score | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| Brooks PureGrit 8 | 2019 | 9.3 oz (men's) | — | 84 | +12 | 1 | — |
| Brooks PureGrit 7 | 2018 | 9.1 oz | 4mm drop | 72 | -25 | 1 | $120 MSRP |
| Brooks PureGrit 5 | 2017 | 9.3 oz | 4mm drop | 97 | +24 | 4 | $120 MSRP |
| Brooks PureGrit 6 | 2017 | 9.1 oz | 4mm drop | 73 | -14 | 2 | $120 MSRP |
| Brooks PureGrit 2 | 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | $70 MSRP |
| Brooks PureGrit 4 | 2016 | 9.0 oz | 19/15mm · 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 · 4mm drop | 86 | +19 | 3 | $120 MSRP |
| Brooks Pure Grit 1 | 2014 | 8.7 oz (men's) | 21/16mm · 5mm drop | 68 | -5 | 5 | — |
| Brooks Pure Grit 2 | 2013 | 8.5 oz (men's) | 21/17mm · 4mm drop | 73 | — | 3 | — |
10 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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Brooks
PureGrit 884 Good Good · 1 review · Confidence 40/100
v8 (2019) · Trail · 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 93Overall84Durability93Comfort85Value84Appearance77Cushioning73Confidence40Buy 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 772 Decent Decent · 1 review · Confidence 14/100
v7 (2018) · Trail · 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 89MSRP $120
Overall72Durability89Comfort75Appearance72Value70Cushioning69Confidence14Buy 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 597 Excellent Excellent · 4 reviews · Confidence 79/100
v5 (2017) · Trail · Neutral · 9.3 oz · 4mm drop
All four reviewers so far rate it 5 out of 5 overall, for comfort and for value.
Durability 96MSRP $120
Overall97Durability96Value94Comfort93Cushioning86Appearance81Confidence79Buy 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 673 Decent Decent · 2 reviews · Confidence 27/100
v6 (2017) · Trail · Neutral · 9.1 oz · 4mm drop
Durability 86MSRP $120
Overall73Durability86Comfort79Value74Cushioning70Appearance66Confidence27Buy 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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Brooks
Pure Grit 168 Below average Below average · 5 reviews · Confidence 34/100
v1 (2014) · Trail · Neutral · 8.7 oz (men's) · 5mm drop · 21mm stack
Its five reviewers rate both comfort and durability 4.4 out of 5.
Durability 90Overall68Durability90Cushioning76Comfort72Appearance69Value65Confidence34Buy 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 386 Good Good · 3 reviews · Confidence 41/100
v3 (2014) · Trail · Neutral · 10.1 oz (men's) · 4mm drop · 19mm stack
One of three reviewers so far calls the outsole super grippy and good on all surfaces.
Durability 84MSRP $120
Overall86Durability84Comfort78Appearance77Cushioning76Value73Confidence41Buy 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 273 Decent Decent · 3 reviews · Confidence 37/100
v2 (2013) · Trail · Neutral · 8.5 oz (men's) · 4mm drop
Light at 8.5 oz on a 21mm stack and a 4mm drop.
Durability 92Overall73Durability92Value83Appearance80Comfort77Cushioning75Confidence37Buy 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.