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=Characteristics=
* {{H:WhyBuy}}. The PureFlow could make a good shoe for someone looking to transition from a more traditional shoe, though I prefer the [[Saucony Kinvara]] as it's lighter and more softly cushioned. If you're not looking for a transition shoe, then the [[Hoka Clifton]] is lighter and much better cushioned, or the [[Altra One2| Altra One<sup>2</sup>]] that's a lot lighter and more softly cushioned. For a faster shoe, try the [[Asics Gel Hyper Speed]] which provides similar cushioning at a much lower weight.
* {{H:cushioning}}. The PureFlow is reasonably cushioned, but I've been surprised how rapidly the midsole became softer. Overall the PureFlow is a little on the firm side given its weight, though this firmness breaks down. As noted above, you can get the same cushioning with less weight, or the same weight with much better cushioning.
* {{H:drop}}. The PureFlow has 5mm of drop, which did not impact my foot strike unduly. Swapping between the PureFlow and a zero drop shoe highlights the tendency for the heel raise to move your foot strike back towards the heel, but this is fairly minor in this shoe.
|[[File:Hoka-OneOne-Clifton-outside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Hoka OneOne Clifton outside]]
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==PureFlow and Altra One2 One==Comparing the PureFlow and the [[Altra One2| Altra One<sup>2</sup>]], the Altra wins on weight and cushioning, but the PureFlow will last longer:
* Advantage PureFlow
** {{H:price}}. The PureFlow is cheaper, especially when longevity is considered.
** {{H:trails}}. The PureFlow has more protection from rocks.
** {{H:longevity}}. The PureFlow lasts longer. (The Altra wears out distressingly quickly.)
* Advantage [[Altra One2| Altra One2One]]
** {{H:cushioning}}. The Altra is a lot more softly cushioned.
** {{H:weight}}. The Altra is a lot lighter.
|[[File:Brooks-Pure-Flow-3-outside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Brooks Pure Flow 3 outside]]
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|[[File:Altra-One2The One 2.5-top.jpgJPG|none|thumb|150px200px|Altra One2 The One 2.5 top]] |[[File:Altra-One2The One 2.5-bottom.jpgJPG|none|thumb|150px200px|Altra One2 The One 2.5 bottom]] |[[File:Altra-One2The One 2.5-inside.jpgJPG|none|thumb|150px200px|Altra One2 The One 2.5 inside]] |[[File:Altra-One2The One 2.5-outside.jpgJPG|none|thumb|150px200px|Altra One2 The One 2.5 outside]]
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==PureFlow and Saucony Virrata ==
