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$Brooks PureConnect 2 Road-Running Shoes - Women\'s$

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Brooks PureConnect 2 Road-Running Shoes - Women's

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Featuring plenty of feel, flex and response, the Brooks PureConnect 2 women's road-running shoes feature a minimalist platform that connects you with the ground.

Lightweight uppers feature highly breathable polyester mesh and a rubber instep band to provide a comfortable, secure fit regardless of foot shape
Ideal Heel design uses a curved heel to encourage foot contact points to shift you forward, helping align joints and reduce stresses
Midsoles feature BioMoGo polymer alloy foam, which provides cushioning, energy return and reduced foot fatigue; nontoxic additive helps midsoles break down in landfill
4mm heel-to-toe drop encourages a more natural midfoot or forefoot strike
Split toe groove under the forefoot enables the big toe to function independently and helps encourage natural balance
Low-profile rubber outsoles grip well on the road, sidewalk and gentle trails
Designed on an anatomical last, Brooks PureConnect 2 minimalist running shoes contour to the feet, providing a glovelike fit
All-synthetic construction makes these vegan-friendly

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Brooks PureConnect 2 Road-Running Shoes - Women's Customer Reviews

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Brooks PureConnect 2 Road-Running Shoes - Women's

4.4

(based on 7 reviews)

86%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Comfortable (4)
Breathable (3)
Fast (3)
Lightweight (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Road running (4)

- Sizing:
- Feels full size too small
  
  Feels half size too small
  
  50%
  (3 reviews)
  Feels true to size
  
  Feels half size too big
  
  Feels full size too big
- Width:
- Feels too narrow
  
  Feels true to width
  
  100%
  (6 reviews)
  Feels too wide

- Arch Type:
- Average arch (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Enthusiast (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (6)

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May

2013

2.0

Sizing is off

By WHSeattle

from Seattle

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Comments about Brooks PureConnect 2 Road-Running Shoes - Women's:

Second pair of these shoes. Really enjoyed the first, but the sizing in the new design was off for me. Bought the same size but my toes on one foot were scraping the front, this didn't change going half size up....full size was way too big. Disappointed and looking for a new shoe.

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May

2013

5.0

A good transition from running shoes

By mel s

from Chicago, IL

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Road Running

Comments about Brooks PureConnect 2 Road-Running Shoes - Women's:

I bought these shoes two days ago during the REI Anniversary sale. I actually wanted to buy the Vibram Bikalas but they did not have my size. Not that these shoes were second best, but I own a pair of Vibram Kimodos and use them mainly to CrossFit (which I love). I tried running in my vibrams a few days ago and developed blisters. My calves were also very sore, but that was expected. Anyhow, I wanted to buy another pair of vibrams that were a half to a full size up in order to accomodate the space for toe socks (for my blisters). I decided to go with the Pure Connects on a whim and am very glad I did (well that, and I knew REI's great return policy would allow me to buy the vibrams if I wasn't satisfied with these). Although this shoe does force me to run on my midfoot/forefoot, it doesn't do so much as the vibrams- which makes this a good transition shoe, in my opinion. There's also enough cushioning to feel like a running shoe and they are very light. I ran 4 miles in them this morning without any issues. I made it 2 miles in my vibrams before my calves were screaming. I probably wouldn't use these to CrossFit as I have my vibrams for that.
If it helps any customers out there, I have very very flat feet. I feel these shoes help add more support, especially in changing my stride. When I run with my vibrams, I can see the difference in difficulty of running on my forefoot. These, again, make that very easy to do so. The shoe seemed to run a little small. I wore a 9.5 in Asics Kayanos, a 40 in my Vibram Kimodos, and I was a 10 in these- but the Pure Connect 10's are snug (which is what I prefer, but I can see others going an extra 1/2 size up for comfort).

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Apr

2013

5.0

2nd pair

By J Brookes

from Saint Louis, MO

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Good Arch Support

Cons

Best Uses

Road Running

Comments about Brooks PureConnect 2 Road-Running Shoes - Women's:

This is my second pair of PureConnect shoes. At first, I was concerned that the redesign would not be as comfortable. Turns out, that was unfounded. Even though these are a barefoot style of running shoe, they have great arch support. I have high arches, and I struggle with finding shoes that provide enough support. Overall, I am really happy.

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Apr

2013

5.0

Amazing shoes!

By carlyr1020

from Minneapolis, MN

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Pros

Comfortable
Cushions Impact
Fast
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Endurance Training

Comments about Brooks PureConnect 2 Road-Running Shoes - Women's:

This was my first pair of minimalist shoes! I LOVE THEM! So comfortable and lightweight. Great on the treadmill and on the road. I'm 200+ miles in with them - and they still feel amazing when I slip them on.

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Apr

2013

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Lightweight amazing-ness

By Lizziebabe

from Alexandria, VA

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Pros

Breathable
Comfortable
Fast
Lightweight
Light Weight Road Runner

Cons

Best Uses

Road Running

Comments about Brooks PureConnect 2 Road-Running Shoes - Women's:

This is a super lightweight sneaker that is great for the road or packed trail. I use a different sneaker for hard core trail runs. Support so that foot strikes on towards the toes first and not the heels. This shoe has retrained my running motion and I have shaved off a good 1-1.5 off my mile and I don't feel like I am working so hard.

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Mar

2013

5.0

Great shoe if you have high arches.

By J Brookes

from Saint Louis, MO

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Pros

Breathable
Comfortable
Good Arch Support

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Brooks PureConnect 2 Road-Running Shoes - Women's:

I just bought my 2nd pair of these shoes. They have been a great pair of running shoes for my high arches and narrow heals.

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Feb

2013

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great shoes!

By Halleybear13

from SLC, UT

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Pros

Breathable
Comfortable
Fast
Good Traction
Lightweight

Cons

Runs small

Best Uses

Road Running

Comments about Brooks PureConnect 2 Road-Running Shoes - Women's:

These shoes are extremely comfortable. I've been a barefoot style runner for several years now and these are a great option for winter running with good traction and still lightweight and neutral. Be careful, they do not run true to size. Size up 1/2 from normal and RUN FAST!