Brooks

Pure Drift

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

Shoe details

Release
2025

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Above average (88/100)

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Overall

Above average (88/100)

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Above average (88/100)

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Cushioning

Above average (83/100)

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Above average (83/100)

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Comfort

Above average (80/100)

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Above average (80/100)

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Value

Good (78/100)

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Good (78/100)

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Durability

Good (66/100)

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Good (66/100)

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Appearance

Below average (54/100)

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Below average (54/100)

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All Running Shoes

Better than 80% of 2,526 running shoes ranked.

Above average (88/100)

Daily Trainers

Better than 81% of 1,847 daily trainers ranked.

81%

Brooks

Better than 60% of 220 Brooks shoes ranked.

60%

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Reference shoe
Best overall / Best comfort / Best cushioning
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
8.5 oz M
Stack
40/35mm
Drop
5mm
Release
2025
2025
2023 Q1
MSRP
$165
Best price
$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Good (80%)
Very good (87%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Average (60%)
Very good (82%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Above average (64%)
Average (60%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Bottom tier (19%)
Below average (35%)
Good (80%) Best durability
Appearance
Bottom tier (2%)
Bottom tier (11%)
Very good (81%) Best appearance
Value
Average (55%)
Average (48%)
Good (74%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

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Reader review

kstrode · Apr 5, 2015

5/5

Overall

I use the PureDrift for track workouts and racing. When I have coupled this shoe with the Hoka Clifton over the past year, I have been able to do higher mileage and harder interval workouts without getting injured.
Comfort
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

Python · Sep 19, 2014

4/5

Overall

It allows me to run with plantar fasciitis. The shoe feels right and is very quick. I do NOT recommend speed workouts in them, as the immense flexibility puts your Achilles in a very vulnerable position.
Comfort
4/5
Durability
2/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Sep 18, 2014

5/5

Overall

Very wide shoe perfectly suited to my unusual feet. A great mix between minimalism and durability. Was very sad to hear that brooks no longer makes these so I went ahead and ordered a few pairs on clearance to feel better.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
4/5