Customer Reviews Brooks PureConnect®

Love Brooks. They are the favorite running shoes for our whole family.

As someone else mentioned, these run narrow - so if you have narrow feet, they are the ticket. They are super light and immediately comfortable with good arch support. I recently wore them to China where I walked for hours at a time with no foot discomfort whatsoever, and I'm 66. I just ordered two more pairs of the magenta-color and willing to take a little teasing on the color for the sake of comfort and wear-ability.

These are my favorite running shoes to date. Very light but still offer cushioning in the soles.

This running shoe is narrow, but true to size otherwise. I ordered a half size larger as I do in all my running shoes and it fit well with a heavy sock. There is quite a bit of cushioning at the ball of the shoe, so it does feel like you are walking on clouds. This is much better than my previous order of the New Balance minimalist running shoe that had shoddy workmanship.

Super light & bouncy shoe! Would have kept them except they rubbed my achilles tendon - total bummer! I hated to return them.

I like these shoes, I use them for running outdoors and in the gym. They are so light you barely feel them. The mess allows your foot to breath. Very flexible.

I bought a half-size up from my normal running shoe and they fit fine. I like them because they dry quickly and they're fun to wear. One bad thing is that the thin white mesh fabric that covers the shoe is getting some scuffs and tiny holes in it after just 12 hours of workouts, so I don't think the shoes will last very long.

I love these shoes. They fit like a glove and are so light I don't even feel like I'm wearing shoes. This is my 2nd pair of Brooks in this style, and I like them a lot more than the other minimalist running shoes I have (Nike, Merrell). It does take longer to get used to these shoes (compared to the other brands). I suggest wearing these shoes for 2-4 milers at first and rotating other shoes with more cushioning until your feet and legs get used to them.

I have been running in Brooks shoes for years. I ordered these in my usual size, 8.5, and they were too small. I suggest going 1/2 size up.

Bought these shoes as replacements for my old "minimal" running shoes. I usually run in Adizero flats or Newtons. These Brooks fit like a glove the second I put them on. I have a wide foot and they fit perfectly. The soles are super cushy and bouncy, so that was a little more "squish" than I was used to. I didn't get any rubbing or blisters as others had reported. Overall I wish the footbed had less cushion but I will put up with it because they fit my foot so well otherwise.

Loved the colors of this shoe and it looks really nice on. But, I was really, really hard to get my foot in the shoe. The tongue didn't pull very far out and the opening just wasn't very big. Once I got it on it fit great and was true to size. The backs of the shoes rubbed on my ankles and I felt like there wasn't as much support on the insides of my feet causing my feet to roll in toward each other. If not for these things, I did like the amount of grip and minimalist feel.

These shoes are super narrow and the back rubbed my heel raw when running long distances. I have run in Brooks shoes for years and am really disappointed with this product.

These shoes are awesome! I have really high arches and this shoe supports better than any I've tried. Plus they're super light weight and super cute. I get compliments all the time. But definitely order a size up! I'm normally a 10 and ordered an 11 and its great. And, as always, Zappos shipping is like Jimmy Johns fast.

I love these shoes. They are probably the most comfortable running shoes I've ever tried. They are quite narrow, which is good for me, and you should definitely order a 1/2 size up. The arch support is quite high, so if you have flat feet, you probably wouldn't like them. I love the yellow color...it is really bright. May go back for more colors!

Love, love, LOVE these shoes! They are incredibly lightweight, yet give the best arch support of any exercise shoe I've worn. I also love the laces - they have a varied texture that keeps them from loosening when tied. I wear these shoes for kick-boxing and step aerobic classes at my very style-conscious gym, and have been complimented repeatedly. I should mention that I followed the advice of runners and ordered these a half size bigger than usual to give my toes extra room so they don't get beat up while I work out. That was a good choice and I think adds to my comfort level.

I can't say that I think these shoes are cute, but they are amazing to run in! Excellent support and very lightweight.

I just received my shoes. The green color is so cool looking. They are so comfortable. I usually wear between a 7 and 7½. I ordered the larger size. The arch support is fantastic and they are as light as a feather on the foot. I am not a runner, but walk long distances each day. Living in South Florida it is a nice option to have sneakers that you can wear with or without socks. This is my first pair of Brooks and I am sure it will not be the last.

Incredibly light with just enough padding. I ran 5 miles in these the first night I had them, and they were amazing. Felt like they propelled my foot forward and encouraged a natural forefoot strike. Very springy. They had enough cushion that I could run on gravel, but I still felt the ground very well. I got a 9.5 when I usually wear a 10 in Nikes and Sauconys. Should have gotten the 10 in these, because they pushed on one of my toenails and bruised it. They felt so exceptionally good otherwise, though, that I am going to exchange them for a half size up.

I bought this pair of shoes because of all of the reviews it had. I must say I am very pleased with it. It's so comfortable and I am a beginner runner so these are perfect for me as well as seasoned runners.

These are awesome shoes. Very lightweight, and I love the styling (I bought the aqua-colored ones). I had switched to minimalist running shoes first with the New Balance Minimus shoe, but my feet are on the narrow side and I felt that my feet moved around in the New Balance shoes. I read the reviews of this shoe that it was somewhat narrow, and I decided to give these a try. I am in love with these shoes, they fit perfectly and they are a lot more comfortable for me to wear than the Minimus. They feel like they have more padding on the bottom than the Minimus shoe, but the difference is less noticeable when I'm running in them. I did notice some heel rubbing when I walked in them, but not when I was running. These are my new go-to shoes for my medium-distance runs.

My favorite summer shoes! I prefer running shoes for work and casual wear. I've had various lightweight breathable net shoes. These are great because the 2 layers, the outer layer is fine enough to keep out sand and such. Very bouncy light shoe. Looks great with about anything. I did need to stuff these to stretch out the elastic on the bridge of the shoe, then they were perfect. They can be very tight even with the laces loose. Could be worn without laces if not wearing them for running.

Great shoe. Very light, with more support than I expected. Maybe I missed it in the description, but it's sized small as if intended to wear without socks. I switched to a thinner sock and have no problems.

Great shoes for high arched ladies! They fit snugly and really promote a mid foot strike, taking unwanted pressure off the heel. additionally, they strengthen the foot muscles I am a runner who has had a ton of trouble with plantar fasciitis, and honestly, I've tried nearly every shoe out there these shoes and Chinese style acupuncture, have allowed me to let go of the pain I've not run in them yet, but have walked 20 miles a week in them for 6 weeks now! true to size, I'd say. normally I wear a man's size 11 running shoe but in these I can wear a ladies size 12 try these, wear wedge shoes with a cushy sole for casual, like the Teva musha wedge, and look at the chi running and walking websites for some good tips on how to diminish heel striking if you have plantar fasciitis these are great, cushy but light they are the only shoes I've had where i can feel the arch support no socks and no orthotics!

These really feel great on my feet. I had to get a half size bigger b/c they seemed a little narrow. I do have a foot that's on the wider side tho. The arch support is fabulous! They are so light and breathable. They definitely encourage a fore foot strike!

Wasn't sure about the shoe at first. It fit like a glove and I needed to decide if I liked the way my foot felt on the pavement. After 2 five mile runs, I feel in love with the shoe. Truly does fit like a glove, no breaking in necessary. I run injury free and with this shoe, I do not feel any aches or pains in knee or hip. It propels you forward -- try it! Color is not bad.