Brooks

Pure Connect 2

Pure Connect 2
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Above average (83/100)

Shoe details

Weight
7.1 oz
Release
2013
MSRP
$90
Stack Height
18mm heel - 13mm toe
Drop Height
5mm

Ratings & Reviews

Above average (83/100)

Better than about 68% of shoes

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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This score rates better than 68% of shoes.

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Overall

Above average (83/100)

Overall ranking

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Above average (83/100)

Rank

Ranks above 68% of shoes

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Cushioning

Above average (86/100)

Cushioning ranking

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Above average (86/100)

Rank

Ranks above 68% of shoes

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Comfort

Good (79/100)

Comfort ranking

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Good (79/100)

Rank

Ranks above 57% of shoes

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Value

Good (70/100)

Value ranking

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Good (70/100)

Rank

Ranks above 30% of shoes

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Appearance

Below average (63/100)

Appearance ranking

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Below average (63/100)

Rank

Ranks above 14% of shoes

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Durability

Below average (58/100)

Durability ranking

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Below average (58/100)

Rank

Ranks above 6% of shoes

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33%

1/3

Prefer this shoe over another.

Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.

All Running Shoes

Better than 68% of 2,526 running shoes ranked.

Above average (83/100)

Daily Trainers

Better than 70% of 1,847 daily trainers ranked.

70%

Brooks

Worse than 50% of 220 Brooks shoes ranked.

50%

Compared to other shoes

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Current shoe
Lightest
Newest
Best overall / Best comfort / Best cushioning
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
7.1 oz M Lightest
8.5 oz M
Stack
18/13mm
40/35mm
Drop
5mm
5mm
Release
2013
2025 Newest
2023 Q1
MSRP
$90 Lower MSRP
$165
Best price
$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Above average (68%)
Good (79%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Average (57%)
Very good (89%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Above average (68%)
Above average (69%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Bottom tier (6%)
Average (55%)
Good (80%) Best durability
Appearance
Bottom tier (14%)
Below average (26%)
Very good (81%) Best appearance
Value
Below average (30%)
Above average (67%)
Good (74%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

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Reader review

maximusjp · May 12, 2015

5/5

Overall

Love it - the tongue stays in place, unlike most other shoes I've worn. Perfect balance of support and cushioning, and I love the low heel-toe drop.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
3/5

Reader review

Notwithstanding · Sep 19, 2014

3/5

Overall

Comfort
3/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
2/5
Value
2/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Sep 1, 2014

4/5

Overall

Solid lightweight shoe appropriate for speed and distance training, I use primarily for half marathons and longer race distances. Can typically get the just retired version (2, currently) for ~$60 online. Durability about 400 miles.
Comfort
4/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Sep 1, 2014

5/5

Overall

Fit is great, disappears on my feet but still provides enough cushioning and protection
Comfort
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5