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Brooks PureGrit Trail-Running Shoes - Men's

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Brooks PureGrit trail-running shoes offer a minimalist ride for tackling the trails, encouraging a sensory connection between your feet and the terrain below.

  • Lightweight uppers feature conforming foam, highly breathable mesh and a rubber instep band to provide a comfortable, secure fit regardless of foot shape
  • Inverted heel technology encourages contact points to shift forward, aligning the joints and thereby optimizing energy return
  • Midsoles feature BioMoGo polymer alloy foam, which provides cushioning, energy return and reduced foot fatigue; nontoxic additive helps midsoles break down in landfill
  • Split toe groove under the forefoot offers a greater sense of connection the ground
  • Developed in collaboration with ultrarunner Scott Jurek, unique 1-piece rubber outsoles feature a concave shape and sleek lug pattern for a stable ride on the trails
  • Designed on an anatomical last with a 4mm heel-to-toe drop, Brooks PureGrit trail-running shoes provide a glovelike fit
  • All-synthetic construction makes these vegan-friendly

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Brooks PureGrit Trail-Running Shoes - Men's Specs
Specification
Description
Best use
Running
Trail
Ankle
Lace-up
No
Polyester mesh/foam/synthetic leather overlays/rubber instep band
Nylon/spandex
Polymer alloy foam
Rubber
Yes
1 lb. 1.8 oz.
Men's
Running shoe type
Footwear height
Footwear closure
Waterproof
Upper
Lining
Midsole
Outsole
Vegan
Average footwear weight (pair)
Gender

Brooks PureGrit Trail-Running Shoes - Men's Customer Reviews

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Brooks PureGrit Trail-Running Shoes - Men's
 
4.0

(based on 22 reviews)

77%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable (18)
  • Breathable (15)
  • Cushions impact (12)
  • Lightweight (11)
  • Stylish (6)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Trail running (12)
    • Running (6)
    • Walking (4)
    • Mixed terrain (3)
    • Road running (3)
      • Sizing:
      • Feels full size too small

         

        Feels half size too small

         

        Feels true to size

         

        95% 

        (20 reviews)

        Feels half size too big

         

        Feels full size too big

         
      • Width:
      • Feels too narrow

         

        Feels true to width

         

        95% 

        (20 reviews)

        Feels too wide

         
      • Arch Type:
      • Average arch (10)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Athletic (8), Enthusiast (8), Casual/ recreational (3), Comfort-oriented (3)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (12)

    Reviewed by 22 customers

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    5.0

    Feels so good!

    By FitnessDave

    from Atlanta, Georgia

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    See all my reviews

    Verified Buyer
    Site Member

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Cushions Impact
    • Durable
    • Good Arch Support
    • Good Traction
    • Lightweight
    • Rugged

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Mixed Terrain
      • Road Running
      • Trail Running
      • Walking

      Comments about Brooks PureGrit Trail-Running Shoes - Men's:

      I use these shoes to run on trails with my dog. I thought because my legs were always tired I was just getting old. Then I purchased these shoes and it totally relieved the tightness and fatigue in my legs and back. I tend to run more on the ball of my feet rather than rolling from heal to toe. These shoes feel light and comfortable.

      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size
      • Width:
      • Feels true to width
      • Arch Type:
      • High Arch
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Comment on this review

       
      3.0

      Brooks PureGrit Performance?

      By h20boy

      from Highlands Ranch Colorado

      About Me Athletic

      See all my reviews

      Pros

      • Breathable
      • Comfortable
      • Good Arch Support
      • Stylish

      Cons

      • Poor Stability
      • Shoe Upper Feels Cheap
      • Too Flexible

      Best Uses

      • Groomed Trails
      • Walking

      Comments about Brooks PureGrit Trail-Running Shoes - Men's:

      This shoe handles casual and groomed trails fine. Very light and breathable. However,under intense trail running/racing the shoe felt unstable. 150+ lb runners will be irritated by the bigger trail rocks. Felt sketchy and unstable on medium sized rocks/roots. Shoe upper lamination sounded like wrinkling paper.

      Compare other shoes before buying.

      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size
      • Width:
      • Feels true to width

      Comment on this review

       
      5.0

      Super Comfortable and Light

      By Longbrook

      from Charlotte, NC

      About Me Athletic, Comfort-oriented, Stylish

      See all my reviews

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Breathable
      • Comfortable
      • Stylish

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Running
        • Trail
        • trail running

        Comments about Brooks PureGrit Trail-Running Shoes - Men's:

        Super comfortable. These enable and encourage forefoot striking when running, without the jarring impact of running barefoot. Great for hard dirt, muddy, rocky, and/or bumpy trails. The lightness of the shoe adds comfort, and the breathability keeps your feet from sweating too badly.

        • Sizing:
        • Feels true to size
        • Width:
        • Feels true to width

        Comment on this review

         
        4.0

        Top Stuff

        By Aussie Sam

        from South Australia

        About Me Athletic, Practical

        See all my reviews

        Pros

        • Breathable
        • Comfortable
        • Cushions Impact
        • Good Arch Support
        • Stylish

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Running

          Comments about Brooks PureGrit Trail-Running Shoes - Men's:

          Great for trail running and bush bashing.
          Minimalist style but with great cushioning.
          Not waterproof.
          Very good value for money.

          • Sizing:
          • Feels true to size
          • Width:
          • Feels true to width

          Comment on this review

          (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Great running shoes

          By iskijor

          from Minnesota

          About Me Athletic

          See all my reviews

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Breathable
          • Comfortable
          • Cushions Impact
          • Durable
          • Good traction

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Running

            Comments about Brooks PureGrit Trail-Running Shoes - Men's:

            I believe a good test for a shoe is whether they still feel good after a ultra marathon. I was skeptical at first, but surprisingly they handled very well in the wet, muddy, rocky, sandy, hilly terrain. After the 50 miles they still felt very good. No pain no blisters, no worries about my feet.

            • Sizing:
            • Feels true to size
            • Width:
            • Feels true to width

            Comment on this review

            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            4.0

            Very comfortable

            By robpark

            from Brighton, CO

            About Me Athletic, Comfort-oriented

            See all my reviews

            Pros

            • Comfortable
            • Cushions Impact
            • Lightweight

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Casual Wear
              • Running
              • Walking

              Comments about Brooks PureGrit Trail-Running Shoes - Men's:

              They are bright, but I've actually gotten several compliments on the brightness. :)
              Otherwise, very comfortable to wear all day.
              When running, they do encourage you to lean towards more of a toe strike, but still have decent cushioning.

              • Sizing:
              • Feels true to size
              • Width:
              • Feels true to width

              Comment on this review

              (4 of 11 customers found this review helpful)

               
              1.0

              NOT a minimalist shoe

              By love2run

              from PA

              About Me Athletic

              See all my reviews

              Site Member

              Pros

              • None

              Cons

              • Excessive arch support
              • Rocker bottom
              • Uncomfortable

              Best Uses

              • Killing bugs

              Comments about Brooks PureGrit Trail-Running Shoes - Men's:

              I've been running in vibram five fingers for 2 years without injury - 10ks, half & full marathons. I decided to start transitioning to trail running and play it safe by getting shoes with more protection but still minimal on orthotics. I did my very best to like these shoes. I gradually increased use on a variety of surfaces over the course of a month. No matter what I did, they hurt until finally I wound up with inflammation of the plantar fascia and achilles tendon. Fortunately, I bought these at REI where I am a member and was able to return them without a problem. As soon as I heal I plan to buy the vibram trail runner - the spyridon - at REI, of course.

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              5.0

              Great Shoe - Very Stable

              By BrianS2427

              from Schaumburg, IL

              About Me Athletic, Stylish

              See all my reviews

              Pros

              • Breathable
              • Comfortable
              • Cushions Impact
              • Durable
              • Good Arch Support
              • Stylish

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Running
                • Walking

                Comments about Brooks PureGrit Trail-Running Shoes - Men's:

                Replaced my Cascadias with this shoe. Very light and stable. Tried Nike Free last year but they had not structure. These are just as light and they are great for trail and road running. Great shoe!

                • Sizing:
                • Feels true to size
                • Width:
                • Feels true to width

                Comment on this review

                (3 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                3.0

                Barefooters beware. Ouch!

                By NatureNeek

                from Austin, TX

                About Me Comfort-oriented, Minimalist

                See all my reviews

                Site Member

                Pros

                • Breathable
                • Stylish

                Cons

                • Pain
                • Too Stiff
                • Uncomfortable

                Best Uses

                • Running

                Comments about Brooks PureGrit Trail-Running Shoes - Men's:

                I have been wearing minimalist shoes for a couple of years now and never experienced any pain. A little foot fatigue maybe. I purchased these shoes to start training on trails and I had to take them off less than half a mile in because my feet hurt so bad and I was still walking! When I tried them on in the store they seemed very comfortable, a little cushy, but no real significant problems noticed. However, on the trail my midfoot/arch felt as though someone were trying to fold my foot in half. It maybe the support in that area is stiffer than the rest of the shoe or wearing Merrell Gloves and Vibram's has trained my foot to flex in a different manner. Be wary if you are going from a minimalist/barefoot shoe to this.

                • Sizing:
                • Feels true to size
                • Width:
                • Feels true to width

                Comment on this review

                 
                4.0

                Great!!!

                By scottyboy909

                from Rialto, CA

                About Me Casual/ Recreational

                See all my reviews

                Pros

                • Breathable
                • Comfortable
                • Cushions Impact
                • Lightweight

                Cons

                • Poor Arch Support

                Best Uses

                • Wet Conditions

                Comments about Brooks PureGrit Trail-Running Shoes - Men's:

                These shoes were awesome! I used them for a Mud Run event. They stayed on throughout the entire time without the need for tape or having to be adjusted during the run. These shoes are very light weight, had good traction, and didn't absorb much water. Although they are very comfortable and have great cushion, I wish they had a little more arch support.

                • Sizing:
                • Feels true to size
                • Width:
                • Feels true to width
                • Arch Type:
                • Low Arch
                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

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