Daily trainer · Stability · Road · 9.3 oz (men's)
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The Brooks PureCadence 3 replaced it
How it ranks
The Brooks PureCadence 2 trails most daily trainers in our data. Cushioning and durability are its strongest sub-ratings. Comfort scores well below its other sub-ratings. The rating is based on 14 runner reviews and 5 other rated shoes in the PureCadence product line.
Confidence
How settled the rating is against every other rated shoe. A shoe can rate high on confidence with relatively few reviews of its own when its product line has a long record and external ratings from retailer sites agree. Confidence is low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.
Confidence
16 Low
Based on
The bars show roughly how much each source contributes to this shoe’s rating. Their influence depends on how many reviews we’ve collected, how many earlier versions are in the product line, and the external ratings available.
“Started light and cushioned but broke down quickly.”
“Used for long runs, speed work, and marathons.”
“I wish it had a much wider toe box like Altra shoe line.”
“Now feels like orthotics strapped to your feet.”
“Tight fitting; caused arch problems.”
“Promotes a forefoot strike—good for tippy-toers.”
“Doesn't accommodate orthotics well.”
“Very comfortable and supportive in the midfoot.”
“Would benefit from seamless, breathable mesh upper to reduce weight.”
“Lightweight with comfortable ride.”
67% 2/3
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Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale
Each dot is one rated shoe for sale, placed by its rating and by how much evidence sits behind it. Shoes toward the top right are both well rated and well established.
Better Shoes Rating
Each dot is one version of the PureCadence, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.
Release year
2018 · 6 reviews
72 Decent
8 Confidence
2017 · 4 reviews
75 Decent
13 Confidence
2016 · 5 reviews
78 Decent
14 Confidence
2014 · 19 reviews
66 Below average
52 Confidence
PureCadence 2 This shoe
2014 · 14 reviews
59 Bottom-tier
16 Confidence
2014 · 7 reviews
67 Below average
12 Confidence
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
4/5
Overall
juicebox07 · Sep 20, 2014
20 mpw training for a half marathon
4/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Sep 19, 2014
70 mpw training for a half marathon
4/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Sep 19, 2014
45 mpw training for a half marathon
5/5
Overall
jhero847 · Sep 19, 2014
45 mpw training for a half marathon
4/5
Overall
nashvillerunner1 · Sep 19, 2014
80 mpw training for a half marathon
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