Subject: Brooks Pure Project Hit a local running specialty store over the weekend to try out the new Brooks Pure Project line of shoes. Pure Connect - too narrow and excessively high arch support for my flat feet. They hurt just having them on my feet. Pure Flow - similar fit to the Saucony Kinvara 2. Felt great on the treadmill at all speeds, and I would bet that there's no break-in required. It takes 25+ somewhat painful miles for the Kinvara 2 to mold around my foot. I recently purchased another couple pairs of Kinvara 2, but I will probably switch to the Flow. Pure Cadence - didn't bother with the guidance version. I have the Saucony Mirage which is along the same lines. The Mirage works fine, but I'm not thrilled running in them. Pure Grit - I bought these to go along with my Inov-8 trail shoes. I like the Inov-8 shoes for loose, soft, and muddy terrain, but the lugs start to hurt on hardpacked terrain and road sections. Haven't test driven the Grit yet, but I'm looking forward to it. |