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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}}

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.