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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 One]] 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. However, the fact that there are better shoes available doesn't make the PureConnect a bad shoe in any way. If you like the way it fits and feels, I have no hesitation in recommending it.
* {{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.
* {{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. I think it could dig in quite badly if you twisted your ankle.
{{BuyShoesFastBlr|RW=Tbrooks/pure-connect-3-248|RRS=T248|AZ=T}}{{ShoeGraphsBrooks Pure Connect 3}}
=Comparisons=
Here are some direct comparisons with its potential competition.
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{{FastBlr|brooks/pure-cadence-4-1063|1063|Brooks Pure Cadence 4}}
{{FastBlr|brooks/pure-flow-4-1002|1002|Brooks Pure Flow 4}}
==PureConnect and Hoka Clifton==
Comparing the PureConnect and the [[Hoka Clifton]], the Clifton wins out due to its lightness and cushioning.
|[[File:Hoka-OneOne-Clifton-outside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Hoka OneOne Clifton outside]]
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{{FastBlr|hoka-one-one/clifton-2-1062|1062|Hoka Clifton 2}}
==PureConnect and Altra One==
Comparing the PureConnect and the [[Altra One]], the Altra wins on weight and cushioning, but the PureConnect will last longer:
|[[File:Altra The One 2.5-outside.JPG|none|thumb|200px|Altra The One 2.5 outside]]
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{{FastBlr|altra/one-2.5-1368|1368|Altra One 2.5}}
==PureConnect and Saucony Virrata ==
Comparing the PureConnect and the [[Saucony Virrata]], the Virrata has similar cushioning with less weight:
|[[File:Asics-Gel-Hyper-Speed-6-outside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Asics Gel Hyper Speed 6 outside]]
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{{FastBlr|asics/gel-hyperspeed-6-192|192|Asics Gel Hyper Speed 6}}
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=A Comparison with other Recommended Shoes=
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