Comments on: Brooks Pure Cadence 2 Review: First Run Thoughts

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 17:45:13 +0000

In reply to Lukas. No, never cut it off, but can't see why it would be a problem to do so.

By: Lukas

Lukas — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 12:22:27 +0000

In reply to Janmac. I have exactly the same problem as you do with Purecadence 1. My feet are sore because of these crappy nav bands. Did you finally cut them off? Did it helped? I am about to do it myself but I don't want to ruin them... just looking for someone who already tried that.

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Mon, 23 Dec 2013 21:05:51 +0000

In reply to Mike. I assume you are talking about moving more minimal? Maybe something like the Saucony Virrata for zerod drop with cushion, or Sacuony A5 for 4mm drop with less cushion. Could also try the Brooks Connect v3 as it fits a bit better than previous versions and is less shoe than the Cadence.

By: Mike

Mike — Sun, 22 Dec 2013 17:02:24 +0000

I have a pair of Pure Cadence (v1) and I love them. A big improvement over what I was running in. Personally the snug fit I saw as a plus, it felt great to me. As per reviews they shredded my calves the frost 2 weeks of use but to be expected when getting off your heels.
You say these V2’s are still a good buy for some one “happy in the transitional zone” and be a “pretty mild step that accomplishes a lower drop”.
As a V1 owner what do you think would be a good next mild step in that same direction?

By: Janmac

Janmac — Wed, 04 Dec 2013 14:22:10 +0000

In reply to Peter Larson. Great, thanks very much! (It was probably autocorrect but I like "nag band") Getting my scissors out...

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Wed, 04 Dec 2013 13:51:48 +0000

In reply to Janmac. Running without the insole should be no issue as long as the surface underneath is not abrasive to the bottom of the foot. I also don't think that cutting the nag band will compromise the shoe in any significant way. I find it pretty useless.

By: Janmac

Janmac — Wed, 04 Dec 2013 13:15:38 +0000

Thanks very much for your great review. I’ve scored a pair of Pure Cadence2 & Pure Flow2 on clearance to put in my rotation. I found them too snug but your advice about changing out the insole helped a great deal.

2 questions – 1) is it ok to just remove the insole entirely if I don’t miss the cushioning? (I’m used to NB minimus 10 so I don’t mind firm.) 2) The nav band drives me crazy on my foot that’s a wee bit bigger. Even w/out the insole it feels too tight across the top of my foot after a little swelling on the run. Would it be a mistake to just cut it?

Thanks so much!!

By: Michael O'Callaghan

Michael O'Callaghan — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Pete Larson.

Pete-

Happy Holidays! I happened across a catalog from Roadrunner Sports, and they have an insole for minimalist shoes. It is basically flat, and they do not mention the thickness. They run about $9.00. Take care!

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Michael O'Callaghan.

Shoot me an email with your address and I can send you a Skechers insole - size 10 but should be easy enough to trim down.

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By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Michael O'Callaghan.

Inov-8 makes a flat, after market insole that is 3mm thick, but can't seem to find it for sale anywhere online. I often use old Nike Free insoles, Saucony Kinvara insoles, or adidas Hagio insoles in other shoes because they are pretty thin. Best ones I have though are the Skechers - under 2mm thick so they create lots of room when you swap them into the Brooks shoes. What shoe size are you?

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Jesse Welling.

Thanks for the tip, may just do that. Skechers are 1.7mm, maybe I'll offer to be a distributor ;)
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By: Geoff Alonso

Geoff Alonso — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

Looks good, decisions will need to be made when my Wave Riders finally get retired.