Comments on: Brooks PureConnect 3 Review

By: Trey Thorne

Trey Thorne — Thu, 12 Mar 2015 18:21:52 +0000

In reply to Iain Denby. Have you found a comparable shoe with Cushion and drop that you prefer that HAS the HEEL CUT OUT shape as you referenced here?

By: Stephen

Stephen — Thu, 18 Dec 2014 01:35:12 +0000

In reply to MaryJo Rosso. I am jealous. I missed the boat on hoarding 2s, saw a killer deal on the 3 online and ordered it from the get-go. Bad choice on my part. If I had gone .5 sizes bigger I might not be complaining but these hurt my midfoot, substantially. I have brand new friction (i.e. blister) spots that are making it hard to break these in.

By: Janet

Janet — Wed, 10 Sep 2014 17:20:46 +0000

In reply to MaryJo Rosso. I have to agree!! My daughter LOVES these shoes. She has a very high arch and a narrow foot. She actually prefers the original PureConnect to the PureConnect 2. I'm now on a search to hoard some for her before her only choice is the PureConnect 3 which sounds like might not be right for her.

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 23:32:32 +0000

In reply to Mike A. I have them, but have not run in them. I find the fit to be rather snug, and going a half size up made them too big. Need to try again with an insole swap.

By: Mike A

Mike A — Thu, 19 Jun 2014 16:29:51 +0000

Pete… have you had a chance to put the PureFlow 3 through its paces yet? I’m looking for another shoe to eat up some miles, and was considering the PF3 or the Skechers Go Ride 3. Any thoughts on them?

My initial intent is just to add it to the rotation as a long run shoe… but I’m also tossing around the idea of using it for long course tris as the extra cushioning does help after a long day of racing. I was considering the PF3 after reading some reviews of the GRR3’s “looser” fit.

By: Skinny

Skinny — Wed, 18 Jun 2014 00:08:30 +0000

In reply to Ion. Very well. My 16yo son is on his second pair of v1 and loves them. Runs exclusively on trails.

By: Ion

Ion — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 12:47:35 +0000

Has anyone tried them on trails? if so, how to they perform?
Thanks

By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 17 Feb 2014 22:55:47 +0000

In reply to Peter Larson.

PureRacer: enter the INOV-8 Road-X 155
This is my road racer that has a last feeling just like my PureFlow 2’s. There is no foam midsole, but the rubber is soft (for a rubber, think a touch softer than normal racing flats). It’s also extremely flexible, 3 mm drop (close enough I think), and 6.1 oz. if only Brooks did a bit better with the PureDrift *sigh*.

By: Iain Denby

Iain Denby — Fri, 14 Feb 2014 10:12:52 +0000

Just done my 3rd run in these before I iether buy them or take them back. They definatelt feel much better whilst running than just standing around in them. I was unsure about them at first but decided last night I quite liked them and may buy….until I got home and noticed a hotspot on my achilles! We all know a hotspot at 6 miles is a blister at 12 and pulling out of a marathon at 18! I don’t do blisters!!!

Like the Pure Grit 2, there is a hard edge underneath the foam on top of the heel, which can dig in. I much prefer those heels that have a cut-out shape.

Oh well, so close, but no cigar

By: Cliff

Cliff — Thu, 13 Feb 2014 21:17:01 +0000

I have a narrow foot and still found the 1st iteration a bit narrow. I am so excited to try this, could be my regular trainer for 2014.

By: Alexis

Alexis — Wed, 12 Feb 2014 00:39:22 +0000

In reply to Peter Larson. I actually plan on doing this real soon. But I don't think the replacement pair wouldn't be seeing any more running action on the road. Though, I have a feeling they'd look spiffy as casual sneaks. Thanks, Pete!

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Tue, 11 Feb 2014 15:50:07 +0000

In reply to Mark V. McDonnell (@TriExpert). Would be a great shoe I think!