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=Characteristics=
* {{H:WhyBuy}}. The PureConnect 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. I'd also suggest looking at the [[Hoka Clifton]] is lighter and much better cushioned, or the [[Altra One2| Altra One<sup>2</sup>]] which is 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 PureConnect is reasonably cushioned, but I've been surprised how rapidly the midsole became softer. Overall the PureConnect is a little on the firm side given its weight; you can get the same cushioning with less weight, or the same weight with much better cushioning. I also found that the gaps in the outsole could be felt when running, creating a slightly lumpy sensation. I don't think it's enough to cause much of a problem, but it's something to consider.
* {{H:drop}}. The PureConnect has 3mm of drop, but this becomes zero-drop once you're in it.
|[[File:Hoka-OneOne-Clifton-outside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Hoka OneOne Clifton outside]]
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==PureConnect and Altra One2 One==Comparing the PureConnect and the [[Altra One2| Altra One<sup>2</sup>]], the Altra wins on weight and cushioning, but the PureConnect will last longer:
* Similarities
** {{H:drop}}. Both shoes are effectively zero-drop.
** {{H:trails}}. The PureConnect has more protection from rocks.
** {{H:longevity}}. The PureConnect 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-PureConnect-3-outside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Brooks PureConnect 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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==PureConnect and Saucony Virrata ==
