Brooks

Pure Connect 4

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Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Above average (88/100)

Shoe details

Release
2025

Ratings & Reviews

Above average (88/100)

Better than about 79% of shoes

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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Overall

Above average (88/100)

Overall ranking

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Above average (88/100)

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Ranks above 79% of shoes

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Comfort

Excellent (92/100)

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Excellent (92/100)

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Ranks above 89% of shoes

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Cushioning

Above average (86/100)

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Above average (86/100)

Rank

Ranks above 69% of shoes

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Value

Above average (83/100)

Value ranking

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Above average (83/100)

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Ranks above 67% of shoes

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Durability

Good (78/100)

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Good (78/100)

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Appearance

Good (68/100)

Appearance ranking

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Good (68/100)

Rank

Ranks above 25% of shoes

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17%

1/6

Prefer this shoe over another.

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

All Running Shoes

Better than 79% of 2,526 running shoes ranked.

Above average (88/100)

Daily Trainers

Better than 80% of 1,847 daily trainers ranked.

80%

Brooks

Better than 57% of 220 Brooks shoes ranked.

57%

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Current shoe
Newest
Lightest
Best overall / Best comfort / Best cushioning
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
8.2 oz M Lightest
8.5 oz M
Stack
20/16mm
40/35mm
Drop
4mm
5mm
Release
2025 Newest
2014
2023 Q1
MSRP
$100 Lower MSRP
$165
Best price
$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Good (79%)
Good (78%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Very good (89%)
Above average (67%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Above average (69%)
Good (77%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Average (55%)
Bottom tier (8%)
Good (80%) Best durability
Appearance
Below average (26%)
Below average (23%)
Very good (81%) Best appearance
Value
Above average (67%)
Good (71%)
Good (74%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

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Reader review

Anonymous runner · Feb 11, 2016

5/5

Overall

This shoe has great arch support and is very responsive to each stride. I have had issues with foot injuries due to not having enough arch support. I have not experienced issues since switching to the PureConnect 4.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Dec 1, 2015

5/5

Overall

Best shoe ever. Perfect cross between minimalist and well cushioned.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Nov 30, 2015

5/5

Overall

I've had every version of the PureConnect and I've loved all of them. However, in my opinion the first 2 models were the best-feeling and -looking. The last two models (which are very similar) are a bit more long-lasting (thicker sole) but uglier. They also don't feel quite as nice for low mileage, but are a lot better for longer mileage as they have a bit more protection for your feet. No other shoe has ever fit my foot so well. For people with high arches it is wonderful.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
2/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

BigmanXC · Apr 14, 2015

4/5

Overall

Finally found a shoe that had some great cushioning, but not too much where it felt clunky and unwieldy. It's lasted me a long time and fits the top of my foot really well. I love it.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5