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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Brooks PureCadence 3 Review}}
The PureCadence is part way between a true minimalist shoe and the massively cushioned [[MinimaxMaximalist]] shoes. I found the PureConnect to have less cushioning than I expected given its weight. Of the three shoes I've tested in the Brook's Pure range, I think the PureCadence is the weakest. It has firmer foam on the inside of the heel (a medial post) that is intended to reduce pronation, but science has shown this to be ineffective. These "stability" features simply makes the shoe firmer than it needs to be, though this firmness breaks down fairly quickly. {{H:WhatToLookForInShoes}}
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* {{H:lacing}}. The laces are bumpy, which helps them stay tied, but also makes it trickier to get the tension right when tying the shoe. The laces also have an asymmetric pattern, which I didn't find made any difference when compared with other shoes.
* {{H:heelcounter}}. The heel counter is quite solid, with hard edges that might cause some people problems.
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=Comparisons=
Here are some direct comparisons with its potential competition.
==PureCadence, PureConnect, & PureFlow==
The Brooks Pure range of shoes is intended to be more minimalist, but they're only minimal when compared to a traditional shoe like the Asics GT 2000. I would consider Pure shoes as in the "balanced" category that is part way between minimalist and the massively cushioned Minimax Maximalist style of shoes. The Pure range all have some over engineering, with pointless features such as the "Nav Band" that puts extra pressure on the top of the foot. It seems that most shoe manufacturers feel the need to justify their prices with some type of gimmick rather than producing simple, effective shoes, which is a shame. To evaluate the three shoes, it's best to look at how they compare to the PureFlow, which is the middle ground.
* '''[[Brooks PureFlow| PureFlow]] and [[Brooks PureCadence| PureCadence]]'''. The PureCadence has a slightly thicker midsole than the PureFlow, but it's also a little firmer. The PureCadence also adds a Medial Post which makes the shoe a little firmer, but this breaks down remarkably quickly.
* '''[[Brooks PureFlow| PureFlow]] and [[Brooks PureConnect| PureConnect]]'''. The PureConnect has a little less cushioning than the PureFlow, though they are remarkably similar, even when wearing one on each foot. I did notice that the gaps in the midsole of the PureFlow do create a slightly uneven, "lumpy" feel underfoot.
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=A Comparison with other Recommended Shoes=
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