These shoes seemed great, they just weren't what I was looking for. They were a good in-between to minimalist and not minimalist shoes but I'm just in love with minimalist shoes :)

These shoes are amazing. I've been running for about a year and half now and I feel I'm always on the hunt for the perfect shoe. I came across this shoe because I went to my local running shoe store to purchase a 2nd pair of sneakers to alternate every other day with. I love my Mizuno's because they are so lightweight so I wanted another shoe similar in weight. I walked into the store with the plan of purchasing a saucony lightweight but fell in love with this one. It was love as soon as I slid my foot into it. I ran on the treadmill in the store and decided immediately these were the ones. I have ran in them numerous times now and they have helped me decrease my mile time. Crazy, I know!!!!
So what are the negatives you ask....... Well I do circuit training after I run and while doing push ups or burpies they do not have good floor traction. I know minor considering they are running shoes.
2nd negative- you will be lucky to find these shoes now in your size. They are the old model and Brooks has come out with the PureConnect 2 and they are far from the original. I have a wide toe box and the PureConnect 2 are tight for me in the toe area. I purchased a pair and took them back.
Please, please Brooks make the PureConnect original again. I have searched all over the Internet to purchase a 2nd pair.

I am a college runner who runs every day. My runs consist of easy 35 minute runs 2-3 times a week and workouts of faster running 2-3 times a week. My feet are very sensitive and I have a high arch. I am a mid distance runner to give you some background info. These shoes were the first pair of shoes I've ran in without getting ANY blisters. Before these shoes I wore Nike Lunar Glide +4, and they didn't give me arch support, but had good cushioning. These shoes however have excellent arch support for high arches, but they don't have much cushion. They were more stiff than I had expected, but because I have proper arch support, the pounding and lack of cushion is compensated. I wear these shoes to run in on pavement, the track, and some light trails through the woods, and they do fine. Right now I'm running 30-35 miles a week and the shoes are holding up nice. I am very pleased with these shoes and how I have not had any blisters, my arch is supported, and the width is smaller than most shoes which keeps my foot secure. The only thing was the lack of cushion in the shoes, which makes sense, because these are minimalist shoes. Because of this, my muscles were so sore and tightened so much from getting used to the feel. This is my fault though, because I didn't take the time to let my legs get used to the shoes. As soon as I got these shoes, I switched to them right away and was already running 60 minutes in them and so on. So just take note of that. Over all, the shoes were awesome!

My wife has sworn by PureConnect for some time, so when I got back on the streets I tried a pair. Turns out she was right, so I figured the least I could do was purchase a replacement pair for her now that she's worn hers out.

These shoes are lightweight and comfortable! My first pair of PureConnect. I was a little worried about the difference from my Brooks Ravenna, but they were the perfect size and a great pair of running shoes.

I've only been using these for a few days so can't attest to longevity / durability, but can tell you they are amazingly comfortable. When I first put them on, they felt like slippers & was so eager to go for a run. They are incredibly lightweight, but also very cushiony. I've run in them for sprinting on asphalt, for which they are excellent, as well as distance on trails and the beach. One thing I've noticed is that they are not great in the sand, even firm-packed sand after the tide has gone out. The soles are narrower than my kinvara 2's, so they don't distribute my weight as well. As a result, I sink into the sand a little more and probably get a better workout!
Other shoes I've trained in: Adrenaline ASR's and of course the Kinvara.
I've also had a bunionectomy on one foot, so that arch is higher than the uncorrected foot. I experienced no pain/rubbing on either foot but do think the lower-arch foot would benefit from an insert. I also bought a full size up from my regular shoes per the ShoeFitr (1/2 size above my other trainers) and that seemed to be the right decision.

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Buy this shoe while you can as they made some major changes to version #2 which I don't like! The latest version is significantly narrower and doesn't have the same feel.

I have tried many running shoes and these were the only ones I have ever really liked...they are lightweight and have a smaller heel drop than most, very flexible and comfortable. I have somewhat wide feet but the regular width in these shoes is perfect. I bought the "nightlife" color, which is very bright...wasn't sure I liked it at first but now I love it. I'm really disappointed that Brooks has already stopped making this shoe...I bought an extra pair to save for when my first pair is too worn.

I am an 8.5 in the PureFlow and PureConnect, but I was super disappointed when I ordered these and they are too tight. :( I love the colors and it's hard to find girl shoes in the green or even bright oranges, and the men's sizes do not go down to 6.5. I teach Fitness classes regularly and having a pair of shoes that fit is top priority. Sadly I will be returning these.