Brooks

PureConnect 4

PureConnect 4
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Shoe details

Weight
8 oz
Release
2016
MSRP
$100
Stack Height
20mm heel - 16mm toe
Drop Height
4mm

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Good (74/100)

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Good (74/100)

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Good (74/100)

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Value

Above average (86/100)

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Above average (86/100)

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Durability

Above average (86/100)

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Above average (86/100)

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Cushioning

Above average (80/100)

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Above average (80/100)

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Comfort

Good (73/100)

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Good (73/100)

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Appearance

Good (71/100)

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Good (71/100)

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Lightest
Newest / Best overall / Best comfort
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
8 oz M
6.5 oz W Lightest
8.5 oz M
Stack
20/16mm
40/35mm
Drop
4mm
5mm
Release
2016
2018 Q3
2023 Q1 Newest
MSRP
$100
$90 Lower MSRP
$165
Best price
$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Average (44%)
Average (48%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Below average (38%)
Below average (38%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Average (57%)
Average (44%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Good (71%)
Average (58%)
Good (80%) Best durability
Appearance
Below average (30%)
Bottom tier (21%)
Very good (81%) Best appearance
Value
Good (74%)
Above average (61%)
Good (74%) Best value
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Flexible, As a Running Shoe Should Be

somecallmetim · Feb 7, 2018

4/5

Overall

The last version of the PureConnect, the (4) is my go-to, though aging, running shoe. It is flexible, my primary requirement for a running shoe, but isn't too minimalist, which fits my not-perfect running form nicely. I have wide feet, but wide in the midfoot, which makes finding a decent fit in a shoe difficult. Even with the midfoot strap that can be somewhat restrictive without thin socks, these are among the best fitting running shoes I've found. The toe box is sufficiently wide with a slipper-like upper that gives just enough to be comfortable while minimizing relative motion between shoe and foot/sock.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5