Brooks

PureGrit 8

PureGrit 8
Trail · Neutral

Shoe details

Weight
9.3 oz
Release
2019 Q3

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Above average (81/100)

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Overall

Above average (81/100)

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Above average (81/100)

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Ranks above 63% of shoes

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Durability

Excellent (92/100)

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Excellent (92/100)

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Value

Above average (88/100)

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Above average (88/100)

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Ranks above 78% of shoes

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Comfort

Above average (87/100)

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Above average (87/100)

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Ranks above 75% of shoes

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Cushioning

Good (72/100)

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Good (72/100)

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Ranks above 33% of shoes

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Appearance

Good (71/100)

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Good (71/100)

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Shoe properties
Type
Trail
Trail
Trail
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
9.3 oz M
9.6 oz M
8.6 oz M Lightest
Stack
37/32mm
Drop
4mm
5mm
Release
2019 Q3
2018 Q3
2024 Q2 Newest
MSRP
$120 Lower MSRP
$155
Best price
$108.97
Ratings
Overall
Above average (63%)
Below average (37%)
Excellent (96%) Best overall
Comfort
Good (75%)
Average (56%)
Excellent (91%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Below average (33%)
Bottom tier (18%)
Exceptional (98%) Best cushioning
Durability
Very good (87%)
Very good (83%)
Very good (90%) Best durability
Appearance
Below average (30%)
Bottom tier (17%)
Good (71%) Best appearance
Value
Good (78%)
Average (54%)
Very good (86%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

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Feel The Earth Below You

Anonymous runner · Dec 29, 2019

5/5

Overall

This is a shoe that connects you to the trail. What makes it a trail shoe is the more aggressive tread pattern for dirt and gravel.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5