Customer Reviews Brooks PureFlow 7

These are not as good as pure flow 6s. Too narrow and just feels more rigid and less flexible mesh. Also the soles trap rocks easily. Please bring back the 6s with a better sole that doesn't trap rocks.

It loved my pureflow 6's. These are fine, but as others have mentioned, they have a much narrower toe box. I can't wear these for long distances like I did with my 6's. If the pureflow came in more than 1 width, it wouldn't matter as much, but to make a single width model more narrow means it just doesn't work the same way anymore. I hope they add another width or return to the wider block with the next model.

These shoes are not what I expected and very hard to break in. They do not provide cushion on the foot and have caused pain in my heal when running. Not easy to break in. Wish I got a different pair.

I don't care for the PureFlow 7. My go to shoe has been the Ravenna but I thought I would try another style. The PureFlow doesn't offer the support I need. I won't be getting much use on these.

The most uncomfortable shoes I have ever worn. The shoes have affected my back, hips and leg and caused a lot of pain. Now I have to spend money on another pair of shoes.

while the arch support was great, the heel was too high and gave me blisters,

To small, to tight, they hurt my feet. Very disappointed

Brooks sizes are terrible. My wife is a size 8 and we had to return the sneakers twice. Once, to get an 8.5 and another to get a 9.0. The sneakers are still tight. However, we threw away her old shoes and were tired of constantly reordering and returning.

Wide and short I will be returning them.

Too narrow in the toe area and was pinching my fifth toe. Had to return.

I'm so sad to give one star. I love Brooks shoes, I've never had issues. I have the Pure Flow 2, that needs to be replaced. I'm SO disappointed. The front of the shoe has a "steel toe" feel to it. There's no room to work them in. Your toes will just get jammed into the front and squished. Also disappointing, these shoes do not have a wide toe box at all, so no room for toe splay. I thought I could keep them for everyday activities but after a few hours, my feet are throbbing. I even purchased a size up just in case and they are still tight. Definitely run small and narrow. Please Brooks designers, go look at the Pure Flow 2 design and material. These new 7s don't breathe at all. The 2 is superior to the 7 in all aspects. I'll sadly be looking for a different brand with similar specs and benefits for minimalist running.

I had high hopes for these shoes. Sadly, they did not work for me. I find that many athletic shoes no longer have good arch support and cushioning. When your arch is extremely high, that support is so important. These did not compare at all to the Pure Flow 3 that I still own. Pure Flow 3 had arch support and it felt like you were walking on a cloud. They actually helped my foot to heal. How I wish someone would come out with something similar for high arched people. I did like the weight of this shoe and the look of it. I currently have the Adrenaline and I am trying to decide if I should send them back. Again, no arch and no support which makes me so sad. I have been encouraged to give them a couple of weeks. Do you have a suggestion to make them more comfortable? I need some with more flexibility and yet, control.

Brooks have been my favorite running shoe for a long time. However, these shoes are great for walking. They are NOT great for running. They are not flexible for when your feet hit the pavement, thus causing shin splints. They also cause blistering on back of right heel. Not a great running shoe for me.

Was so disappointed to learn the PureCadence is no longer being made - I have been a loyal wearer of them since the original. The PureFlow just does not fit anywhere near how the Purecadence did, my knees bother me and my feet hurt after wearing them. The also do not have a connect feel to me, they feel clunky and the toe box is too wide. I'm sad I'm going to have to move on to another brand but I've been left with no other choice at this point.

Have used for 3 months and have horrible shin splints. Not recommended for running.

toe box split open within weeks

Very disappointed with this shoe. I'm a loyal Brooks customer and half marathon and full marathon runner. I have loved the previous versions of this shoe. I own 2 pairs of the Pure Flow 6's and was hoping to get the same great experience out of these. This new version seems to run a little small and the material is poor. The toe box of my left shoe cracked within 75-100 miles and this past weekend my right toe box also cracked and I don't even have 150 miles on them yet. Please bring back the old material.