Brooks

PureConnect

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Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Shoe details

Weight
6.5 oz
Release
2018 Q3
MSRP
$90

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Good (76/100)

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Overall

Good (76/100)

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Good (76/100)

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Ranks above 48% of shoes

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Value

Above average (82/100)

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Above average (82/100)

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Ranks above 61% of shoes

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Durability

Good (80/100)

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Good (80/100)

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Cushioning

Good (75/100)

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Good (75/100)

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Comfort

Good (73/100)

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Good (73/100)

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Appearance

Good (67/100)

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Good (67/100)

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
6.5 oz W Lightest
7.2 oz M
8.5 oz M
Stack
40/35mm
Drop
5mm
Release
2018 Q3
2016
2023 Q1 Newest
MSRP
$90
$90
$165
Best price
$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Average (48%)
Above average (67%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Below average (38%)
Average (44%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Average (44%)
Average (51%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Average (58%)
Average (53%)
Good (80%) Best durability
Appearance
Bottom tier (21%)
Below average (25%)
Very good (81%) Best appearance
Value
Above average (61%)
Good (77%) Best value
Good (74%)
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A good, minimal running shoe

Leda Cooks · Dec 7, 2023

4/5

Overall

I have run in these shoes over the years and find them to be one of the better  minimal running shoes for their durability and stability. They are lightweight and I find them stylish and like the colors. 

Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5