Brooks

PureConnect 2

PureConnect 2
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Shoe details

Weight
7.2 oz
Release
2016
MSRP
$90

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Above average (83/100)

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Overall

Above average (83/100)

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Above average (83/100)

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Ranks above 67% of shoes

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Value

Above average (87/100)

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Above average (87/100)

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Ranks above 77% of shoes

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Durability

Good (79/100)

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Good (79/100)

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Ranks above 53% of shoes

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Cushioning

Good (78/100)

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Good (78/100)

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Ranks above 51% of shoes

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Comfort

Good (75/100)

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Good (75/100)

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Ranks above 44% of shoes

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Appearance

Good (68/100)

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Good (68/100)

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Ranks above 25% of shoes

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

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Reader review

RunninReed · Sep 2, 2014

5/5

Overall

I h ave had a good experience with this show. I know it's not for everyone, but I feel so responsive and fast in it. It feels natural and organic.
Comfort
4/5
Durability
2/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5