Customer Reviews Brooks PureFlow® 2

I have to say, these are the best fitting, most comfortable running shoes that I have purchased. They have a wider toe box, which I like and have helped to get rid of the heel pain I had been feeling in my other two pairs of tennis shoes. They seem to be a neutral position shoe. The yellow on the sole of the shoe is actually a neon yellow not the mellow yellow that is shown on screen. Also, the shoe is more black than gray.

I didn't keep these shoes; just tried them on and thought I'd share my thoughts. Very well made and look durable. Innovative design. Very comfortable. I really liked how they were minimal feeling (soft, light, flexible, etc). But they were also very supportive and cushioning. Unfortunately, they were a bit too supportive for me.

These shoes feel very good. Lightweight to where I don't even notice they're on my feet. They have a bit of support (more than say the Innov8's) but these are working great for my CrossFit workouts. When winter is gone, I plan to start running with them. I bought a 1/2 size up and they fit great - nice and roomy in the toe box.

Needed to replace the old Nike running shoes with something new. These shoes were recommended to me and are absolutely great for running. A bit uncomfortable at first, but super nice once broken in a bit. Great indoor and outdoor running shoes.

These are a great neutral running shoe. They are very comfortable and have great support. I've tried several other neutral running shoes, including some other brooks, and these are by far my favorite.

As a person who is just starting (again) to try to be healthier and work out, I took a chance on these instead of the standard Nike or Rebooks as I wanted to completely change my tired out routine of trying on the same sneakers over and over to go do a lame attempt at running. All I can say is - I felt like superwoman on the treadmill in these shoes. The support was so awesome that I found myself ramping up my speed on the machine and really not thinking about it. For those of you who have mild knee issues, I'd give this shoe a resounding Yes as they really do offer that support that is needed. For all those runners who know how awesome these shoes are - rock on and spread the word!

I loved the original Pure Flow, but had a few minor issues with the shoes. Apparently, Brooks read my review of the original and addressed everything! No more "wandering tongue" syndrome. They have re-designed the top of the shoes so there is no need for a tongue keeper and much less bulk across the top of the shoes. The laces are off-set in the newer model, so you can really customize your lace pattern (so you can avoid "lace bite" on long runs and add support where you need it). The reflectors are super bright and in all the right places (for those of us who run in the dark and/or near traffic). Keep in mind that these are still relatively flat shoes (minimal drop) with little stability, but that is what I love about the Flow. They are very cushy. The Flow does wear out a little sooner than other running shoes, but it is worth it to have shoes that my feet adore.

These shoes are my new best friend! I started off with a pair of regular Pure Flow 1's, and loved them. Then I got the Pureflow 2 which is even better, has better support and really does a good job performance-wise. It s pretty true to size, and great for that lightweight feel and both trail and street running. I just got my third pair and I want to try the pure cadence next time. Brooks are my favorite, the only bad thing is that you wear them out quicker than other competitive brands such as Nike and Asics.

These were ok, out of the three pairs of running shoes that I ordered. I needed a pair the next day and did not have time to get to a store so Zappos to the rescue. I would have preferred a different pair of Brooks but the heel was too low. These fit a bit higher, although it is still too low for low cut socks. I have to wear crew socks to keep them from riding down below the shoe. I also tried a pair of Mizunos but they were better for off road.

Comfortable, unique style, nice compromise between regular padded running shoes and the minimalist fit. Unfortunately it's a wee bit too narrow and the side of my foot rubs, so I have to return it. I normally run in the Brooks Ghost and those fit my foot better. This shoe was fine walking around the house, but I know the rub will irritate my foot if I went running in them.

These shoes are very comfortable, but I don't like the way they designed the toe. Strange, and it's hard to tell from the pictures. However the shoes are so comfortable, I decided to keep them.

I love the style of these shoes, but I run and comfort and support are priority. I must admit when I first got them before they broke in they would make the bottom of my feet feel numb. Now they are good as can be, I enjoy my runs in these shoes.

I knew I wanted to go back to Brooks. Before ordering these shoes, I let the "robot" on Brooks' website tell me what would be appropriate for my level of activity. While I wasn't sure about trusting a robot, my local expert athletic shoe store confirmed that they are great for someone that doesn't do a lot of running outside. They are lightweight, very flexible, and good for working out at a gym and an occasional run outside. Apparently the heel of them is shorter (most shoes make you stand more on your toes/to allow stronger impact on the soles when you run). However, not being much of a runner, these shoes are better for posture. That difference takes some getting used to, but they have been great to me thus far!

I love the look of this shoe better than the original but it's not going to work for me. I have a 10.5 in the PureFlow so ordered a 10.5 in this one and it's too tight but my heel slips so I know the 11 will have the same problem. Also, the yellow on the sole is actually bright green.

Toe box really tight! Unusual for Brooks; returning and trying a larger size. Also weird that the tongue is only attached on one side - perhaps this lends itself to the tight toe box. I'll see if the next size up does the same thing. Normally, Brooks are amazing if you have problem feet!

I'm a size 6.5, normally get 7 in running shoes. Shoes are narrow but heel slips no matter how tight I tie laces. In fact, the heal slippage resulted in a blister after this mornings run :/ Shoes are cushy but not terribly springy. Feel a little heavy too and almost like theres just too much shoe. These however didn't leave my arch in pain like many other shoes with arch support do, which was very nice. Color is awesome (pink!). Overall, an okay shoe.

I have worn Brooks for years but have returned the last few pairs I have bought. I really loved last years PureFlow, but this one fits different in many ways. Toe box is almost baggy, and the heel is much lower. I wear custom inserts and they don't fit. That's not Brooks fault, but I am disappointed how these are so dramatically different than the last years model.

I always buy Brooks for workout shoes. However since I purchased these I've been having knee pain. I'm not certain that its related to these shoes but never had knee pain when wearing Brooks Glycerin. That being said I do love the look.

I loved the original pure flow. I wish I would have gotten 2 of them before my size sold out. These have one major issue for me. I have tried 2 pairs now...and one is better than the other with this issue but still not good and it's the heel where is comes up around the back of my foot. It keeps pulling my socks down. I have worn them around the house for 2 hrs at a time and it happens every time. And I am wearing the same Nike low cut tab dri fit socks I wear with my first pure flows. they are not as padded in the heel for me or on the bottoms. Just not as much cushion all around. I do like that they fixed the tongue issue. But on a whole I can't keep these b/c the heels bug me, seem to pull my socks down and not enough cushion. :(

The diva pink is a beautiful neon pink, but the shoe is really weird. I've always had good luck with Brooks running shoes, too! The tongue is attached to the shoe vertically on only one side. The other side is not attached, leaving the tongue to be crooked since the laces curve. Then there is a horizontal band across the instep that fits rather snug. I have somewhat wide feet but never have a problem with sneakers. These fit snugly around my instep and sides.

I bought these based on the assumption that they would be close to the PureFlow 1.0 pair that I had already. However, the fit on these is very different and give me blisters on my heels. After speaking with a Brooks rep, I'm going to tough it out until January, when a new PureFlow is coming out, which is going to have an upper that is much more similar to the first rendition.

I only wear Brooks sneakers... and these are awful. The tongue is only detached on one side, so it feels awkward. They run a little small, but when I ordered a size up, they just look like clown shoes. There is something strange and bulbous about the toebox, which was what was too small on the normal size that I wear. They are ugly.

Terrible shoe. The looks are good. The straps on top are troublesome. In my opinion a design flaw. I did ran on this shoe and experience a significant bruise that has kept me from running for weeks. Unfortunately as I used the I can not return them. I do not recommend this shoe.