Price: $100
Weight: 9.1 oz (M), 7.3 oz (W)
Type: Road
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Brooks Paul Short Invitational Brown Section Women minimalist movement, was the company’s answer to the demand for “natural” shoes. Such shoes typically feature a thin, flexible sole—and, consequently, a harsh ride. But the PureFlow has a fairly standard midsole thickness, so it doesn’t have such a firm feel. But, as the minimalist trend faded, the shoe has maintained its heritage, which includes the rounded heel, a 4mm drop from heel to toe, and the deep flex grooves that run both side-to-side and the length of the shoe.
This version of the shoe remains largely unchanged underfoot from the previous two iterations, which we like—if it isn’t broken, don’t change it. Very early versions of the shoe had oval shaped pillars of foam and patches of rubber. This update keeps the rectangular-pillar design from the last model, which gives you excellent contact with the ground. Those treads are segmented with deep grooves, so the sole remains flexible and responsive.
Who’s it for? The PureFlow still proves itself to be a versatile shoe that works for speedy runners who land on their midfoot or the rare few who land further forward. But it’s also soft enough to absorb the pounding of everyday training for the rest of us. Our lighter runners, in particular, enjoyed the balance between cushioning and ground feel, but larger-framed testers wished for an even softer platform.
Midsole
Brooks categorizes its shoes by “experience,” and positions the PureFlow 7 in its “Connect” grouping. That means you’re going to feel more in touch with the road, rather than floating over pavement on a thick, squishy slab of foam. Key here is the segmented midsole—grooves are cut so deep that they go all the way through to the bottom of the sockliner. Tests at the RW Shoe Lab found that the PureFlow delivers better-than-average cushioning, especially in the well-padded forefoot. On the road, our testers appreciated the softness from the layer. “I like the balance between cushioning and the neutral ride,” said one. “My foot feels supported and hugged, but the shoe doesn’t feel clunky.”
Outsole
The PureFlow 7 uses an identical sole design to the previous version, with quite a bit of rubber coverage for durability. The heel patches are thick, so they should last a long time, but are notched so they flex easily for a gentle landing if you heel-strike. The rounded design at the rear smooths out the landing even further. Blown rubber in the forefoot offers a smooth transition to toe off.
Upper
A new one-piece woven exterior eliminates the overlays found on previous versions—v5 had a supportive print over the back half of the shoe, while v6 used a separate overlay in the rear to help hold the foot in place. Even without true overlays, the upper material is sturdy enough to keep you from moving around much, but it comfortably stretches a little with your natural movement. Fairly thick padding around the collar and in the tongue dials up comfort.
All the Stats You Need!
Men’s
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- Heel Height: Low | 30.3 mm
- Heel Cushioning: Firm
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Women’s
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- Heel Height: Moderate| 28.9 mm
- Heel Cushioning: Firm
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We put each shoe through real-world usage and a battery of mechanical tests in our lab to provide you with objective—and exclusive—data. In addition to measuring a shoe’s weight, we measure sole thickness (everything that sits between your foot and the road), how well the foam cushions your stride, and the flexibility of the forefoot. All this is taken into account in our reviews of each shoe.
