Brooks

PureConnect 1

PureConnect 1
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Shoe details

Weight
7.3 oz
Release
2012
Stack Height
20mm heel - 15mm toe
Drop Height
5mm

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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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Ranks above 79% of shoes

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Comfort

Above average (86/100)

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Above average (86/100)

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Value

Above average (86/100)

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Above average (86/100)

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Durability

Above average (84/100)

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Above average (84/100)

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Ranks above 67% of shoes

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Cushioning

Above average (81/100)

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Above average (81/100)

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Ranks above 58% of shoes

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Appearance

Good (73/100)

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Good (73/100)

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
7.3 oz M
6.5 oz W Lightest
8.5 oz M
Stack
20/15mm
40/35mm
Drop
5mm
5mm
Release
2012
2018 Q3
2023 Q1 Newest
MSRP
$90 Lower MSRP
$165
Best price
$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Good (79%)
Average (48%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Good (75%)
Below average (38%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Average (58%)
Average (44%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Above average (67%)
Average (58%)
Good (80%) Best durability
Appearance
Below average (35%)
Bottom tier (21%)
Very good (81%) Best appearance
Value
Good (75%) Best value
Above average (61%)
Good (74%)
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Reader Ratings

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Reader review

Anonymous runner · Apr 6, 2015

5/5

Overall

Excellent shoes, minimal wear visible after 750 miles.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Aug 27, 2014

5/5

Overall

I have narrow feet, so the Pure Connect is a dream fit. Low drop, pretty good cushioning for a lightweight shoe, have run up to 1/2 marathon in them, hoping they are enough shoe for an upcoming marathon
Comfort
5/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5