NRC Full Shoe Review

Review Summary

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Available October 2011

Trail runners will love the hug-your-foot upper, slim midsole, and pliable yet protective outsole.

Pre-Launch Summary:

While the new line of Brooks footwear called the Pures deliberately avoids using the minimalist tag, these shoes still have a lot of minimalist features: lightweight; flexible soles, very little heel-to-toe drop. Citing extensive market research, Brooks claims that runners aren't looking for "less" in a shoe; they want more! But where that "more" ends up is not a thick, non-flexing tread or monster crash-heel-pad. The "more" seems to be linked to a consumer's preference for snazzy styling and high-tech design and cushiony features.

What's unique to this shoe?

• One-piece outsole with intuitive lug pattern
• Concave outsole splays out with pressure
• Wide base for stable platform
• Upper foam conforms to foot

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