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Never had such great arch support in a shoe. Had to learn to walk again as this worked different leg muscles. Great shoe!

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I use these shoes for running, to train for cross country in college. These shoes hurt. That's the best way I can describe it. The first couple of times I wore them I thought they just needed to be broken in. Well after about 25 miles or so of running in these they still kill my feet. The toe box is too narrow. I went from wearing 5 pairs of glycerin 6's (which to this day I don't know why brooks changed a thing about them), to the green silence which was another great shoe, to trying this shoe out. All of those shoes had plenty of toe room, but these shoes are very cramped. Also the arch support is non existent for a runner like myself doing upwards of 120 miles per week. The last thing about these shoes is the rounded heel. This rounded heel has almost twisted my ankle on 4 separate occasions. I don't know what brooks was trying to go for with this shoe, but for me it just didn't work.

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I like the minimal feel of the shoes without sacrificing the support. The shoes maintain good heel counter and support while making a midfoot or forefoot strike more comfortable. Great option for those transitioning to minimal shoes or a midfoot/forefoot strike gait.

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I was not a Brooks guy prior to buying the Pureconnects so I don't have anything from the brand to compare them to. I bought these early in my transition into natural/minimalist running and with a 4 mm heel to toe drop the transition was seamless. I love the Biomogo midsole and DNA cushioning, they allow for a great ground feel while cushioning the foot just enough on hard surfaces. The shoe runs a bit narrow which worked well for me and with a little added arch support (Hapad inserts) I was out the door. I love the weight and the overall feel of the shoe, but the love affair quickly wore off as I discovered a major engineering flaw. To reduce weight the sole of the shoe utilizes rubber nubs and strips that are bonded directly to the sole. For the most part this sole functions well, but there is no rubber nub under the toes except for the big toe, and this is the "Achillies' Heel" of the PureConnect. During toe off the midsole is in direct contact with the ground, with no tread rubber to protect it, it wears SIGNIFICANTLY faster than the rest of the shoe. I loved these shoes so much I bought a second pair. I went a half size larger in hopes of prolonging the wear-out time, but alas, the second pair suffered the same fate. This issue has not been corrected on the new PureConnect II. If Brooks would fix this problem then I would agree that "... runners should generally expect shoes from the PureProject line to last approximately 250-300 miles..." (as this site claims), but as it stands the PureConnects last me only 150-200 miles! "Caveat Emptor"

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this is my second pair of this shoe. i had originally purchased the first generation of this shooe and had problems with it. i spoke to a customer service rep. at Brooks, and they exchanged my shoes for the second generation. this has been one of my favorite running shoes. this is my second pair, so i can alternate which ones i run in. i really enjoy my runs in these shoes. no more knees pain!

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My passion for running has been fueled by this Pure Connect line sence they first came out last year. I currently have three pairs. Two of the Connect 1's and a pair of the Connect 2's. These shoes are amazing to run in!! I log between 15-25 miles a week. They fit like a glove. Some have said that they are tight in the toe. I would say that they "fit" perfect. They don't really have a box which I think is what is being misunderstood. My experiences running in these shoes have all been positive. These shoes are light and agile. They breath and flex well. They never get heavy and the ride they provide is superb. I have run so many miles in these that when I put on my Glycerin's it's like wearing snow boots. (Ironically those have become my winter running shoes that I use in the snow and ice.) When I do run I average 4.7 miles with 9.2 miles being my longest run. I'm training for some half and full marathon events in the middle and end of this year. You had better believe it will be a pair of Connects striding me across the finish line. Hats off to you Brooks and Pure Connects, My feet have never run happier!!!

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Great minimalist shoe with cushioning!

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I have worn a plethora of minimalist shoes over the past few years... from Nike Free's in almost every version to Skora Form's to most recently, Merrell Bare Access 2 (still in rotation) and Altra "The One" (returned due to odd sizing).
With all my "research" into the best minimalist shoe, but yet always yearning for support to match the lightweight (a tough feat to accomplish in a light shoe), I have finally found the perfect marriage in these PureConnect 2's. Only about 10 miles on them so far, but I'm so pleased with the comfort, quickness, and super light feel of these shoes. They remind me of a racing flat on a cloud. The upper is a lot like a nike free of days gone by, which allows for a lot of flex and airflow. The sole is amazingly well cushioned and feels great to run in.. a little odd to walk in, but I won't be doing much but chipping away at my PR mile time in these!
I did go a full size up in these. I'm typically a 10.5/11, but felt most comfortable in an 11.5 when testing these out at my local fit2run store. I would DEF recommend trying these on in store before buying. The shape and overall feel of these is quite specific, so I think you'll either absolutely love them, or they may not be right for you.

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I understand why there are those that find the toe area tight and this is a shoe that must work for you. As an owner of the original Pureconnect, these are indeed better. I am getting the best times I have ever gotten without stress on my feet or knees; first minimalist shoe I have used where I can say this.

Support is excellent and the shoe is a literal an extension of your foot-hence why I can see that some find it too tight.

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This is an awesome shoe! If you are looking to get more out of a shoe, than this is a case where less is more. These felt great out of the box, and the lightweight design makes them a joy to run in. If you have never used a more "minimal" shoe design before, start slowly. It will take a few weeks for your feet and legs to acclimate, but in the "long run" makes for a much enjoyable run.