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Brooks Pure Drift

Every version of the Pure Drift we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.

Pure Drift
75Decent
vs. Median Line
-1

The line's rating is the median Better Shoes Rating of its five most recent rated versions. The median product line rates 76, and the Pure Drift rates above 42% of the lines we track.

Rating by version, oldest first

Each dot is one version of the Pure Drift, placed by its rating and release year.

Rating

Release year

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Brooks Pure Drift versions with ratings, specs and prices
Version Released Weight Stack Rating Change Reviews Price
Brooks PureDrift 2016 5.6 oz (men's) — — — — $100 MSRP
Brooks Pure Drift 2 2014 — — 74 -1 2 —
Brooks Pure Drift 2014 — — 75 — 3 —

3 shoes

Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.

  1. Brooks

    PureDrift

    2016 · Daily trainer · Neutral · 5.6 oz (men's)

    PureDrift

    MSRP $100

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  2. Brooks

    Pure Drift

    75 Decent Decent 3 reviews Confidence 57

    v1 (2014) · Daily trainer · Neutral

    Two reviewers use it for track workouts and racing, one calling it very quick.

    Pure Drift
    Durability 70
    Overall
    75
    Cushioning
    76
    Value
    76
    Comfort
    70
    Durability
    70
    Appearance
    59
    Confidence
    57

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    Pros

    Two reviewers use it for track workouts and racing, one calling it very quick.

    One reviewer with unusual feet calls it very wide, and a good mix of minimalism and durability.

    Value is among its best-rated dimensions, at 4.3 out of 5.

    Cons

    Durability and appearance are its lowest-rated dimensions, both at 3.0 out of 5.

    One reviewer does not recommend speed workouts in it, finding it too flexible.

  3. Brooks

    Pure Drift 2

    74 Decent Decent 2 reviews Confidence 52

    v2 (2014) · Daily trainer · Neutral

    Both reviewers rate comfort 5 out of 5, and one notes a wide toe box.

    Pure Drift 2
    Durability 71
    Overall
    74
    Cushioning
    77
    Comfort
    75
    Value
    75
    Durability
    71
    Appearance
    65
    Confidence
    52

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    Pros

    Both reviewers rate comfort 5 out of 5, and one notes a wide toe box.

    Reviewers describe a lightweight trainer with a minimal heel-to-toe drop.

    Cons

    Durability is its lowest-rated dimension, at 3.5 out of 5 from the two reviewers.

    One reviewer finds stones getting stuck in the heel as it wears.