I know everybody is different, but the Brooks PureFlow ...
597358
I know everybody is different, but the Brooks PureFlow series are the shoes for me.  As long as I can get my hands on these I'll not buy any other.
558552
Not sure this is really suitable for garden/fish pond use.  Directions did not elaborate on the "flow control" usage.  My pond waterfall/filter system is designed with 1 1/2" hoses and this pump, while mfg says "pumps include multiple hose fittings so you get an exact fit every time", there is no adapter for hoses this size, which is quite common in pond installations.

Once I installed the pump, it seemed to work ok - for a couple hours.  Then the flow diminished to a trickle.  To trouble shoot, I pulled it out, disconnected the discharge hose and ran a fast stream from the garden faucet to be sure the hose was not clogged.  That wasn't the problem so reinstalled to retest.  It still ran slowly.  So I pulled it out again.  A close look at the instruction manual parts expansion showed a "control valve", but nowhere any instruction on how and when to adjust (other than a phrase that said "if less flow is desired, adjust the control flow knob".  Of course I was more interested in increasing the flow so didn't pay much attention to this tip.

Since it still flowed very slowly, I took the pump out of the pond to the workbench and figured out how to disassemble (again no instructions).  Saw that the "flow control" also holds the filter housing on, so took it off, washed the filter and made sure the control valve was opened all the way, then reinstalled in the pond.  Flow volume was restored, but a couple hours later the flow had again slowed to a trickle.

I have always had my pumps covered in a nylon mesh bag and in a perforated plastic box to eliminate clogging from fish, frogs, plant material and string algae.  This doesn't  stop floating algae or silt suspended in the water from being pumped through the system.  But apparently the sponge filter in the pump was getting clogged with this fine material.

My remaining option was to remove the sponge filter altogether and reinstall into operation.  It now flows strong as ever.  I'm leaving town for a few weeks, so on on my return if the pump volume has slowed (or stopped altogether)  I'll post an update and be returning for a refund.
4853597
Great shoe! I normally wear a PureFlow 3 so the midsole drop was a little to get used to, but ultimately a great shoe.
1738359
I have flat feet.  I've used inserts before but still have terribly aching feet from standing all day.  Brooks shoes are expensive but I finally gave it a shot and I am glad I did.  Right away I can feel support in areas I've never felt with other shoes.  I will now be wearing Brooks for the rest of my life. I only regret waiting so long to try them.  Oh, they do run about a 1/2 size small, so get them in a half size bigger than you normally would and they should fit perfect.  But if they don't fit you can return them.
1583798
I ordered 2 of these to upgrade some small waterfalls. I tried them both in the first waterfall that had a very old 365gph pump from Lowe's.  Neither one did even 1/3 of what the 365gph did.  The pond is only 150 gallons with total lift to the top of the waterfall of less than 3 feet.  I bought it because of all the good reviews but I guess maybe the reviewers had nothing to compare it to like I did.  This pump is also not adjustable as I saw in one review.  There is not enough impeller in this pump to do what they advertise even at the 3K RPM spec.  Amazon is picking them up and are the best as they always are.  I'll try the 1000gph next and see what it does.
2010231
This pump definitely pumped water just fine.  The problem I had with it, was I don't feel I was truly seeing 3000 gpm.  I bought this to replace my old 3000 gpm pump that had failed.  When I hooked it up, the flow on my waterfall was not nearly what it was before my original pump failed.  It was more of a trickle rather than a sheet flow with the original pump.

I returned it and replaced with a Danner 4800 gpm (due to the price) and now I'm getting the flow that I expected.

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2464082
Let me preface this review by saying that I only take the time to submit reviews when I feel very strongly one way or the other about a product.

Started training for my first marathon and was advised by the local running store that the Hurricane was the shoe for me.  The longer my training runs went, the more pain I was experiencing.  As a tune up for the main marathon I ran a 1/2 marathon and I was in so much pain I was nearly crying.  Went to a really well known running doctor (who also runs marathons and Ultra's) in Southern California and he advised that not only was the Hurricane NOT the shoe for me....but that very few people can successfully wear it pain-free.  It feels like a brick on your foot, and at the time I would have SWORN that permanent damage was done to my feet, ankles and IT bands.  Ended up running (and completing) the full marathon in Brooks' Glycerin 5 w/custom inserts, and now am training for my first triathlon where I will be using Saucony Triumph 5 w/custom inserts.  The real story here:  MAKE SURE YOUR RUNNING STORE KNOWS WHAT THEY ARE DOING.
2912277
I had always heard great things about Brooks, but had refrained from buying any bc of their price.  Now, I see what all the hype was about!  These are by far the most comfortable shoe, I have ever owned!!!  Silly as it may sound, it's almost like I'm bouncing on air when I go for a run!
930772
It does what it is supposed to do. If you own a Brooks, just get some.
533956
I have worn Brooks and more specificly Adrenalines for the last 4 years, they were suggested by local running store.  I switched once about 2 years ago and immediately regretted.  The adrenalines are outstanding!
4366403
I wear a size 10 in Brooks PureFlow and still got the beat up toenails during my first marathon.  Wasn't too bad though.  After several shoe buys...Nike, NB minimus, Brooks PureDrift...the Brooks PureFlow was the closest thing I could find that had just the right amount of cushion and still had a minimalist (0-4mm drop) type feel/heel for marathon training....that's until I tried on my first pair of Altra's at my first marathon expo!!  The Altra One2...the shoe just feels awesome on my foot...I don't know if it's the zero drop or the wide toe box...or even the plush cushion??? I had to go with size 11 and even the 11.5 felt good -- I have both.  After a few long runs with both I'll decide which to stick with for the future once those wear out.  My only peeve, and it's minor...is the room for the toes vertically.  I felt my toes in the first few runs but now that they are beginning to break in a bit, by mile 6-8 I don't feel a thing...I literally don't think about my feet anymore when I run distance with these shoes.  I can now see why people who have tried Altra have 5-6 pairs of their shoes --- they just feel gooooood!!
3948794
I've been wearing Brooks Adrenaline GTS runners for years, but this pair were not comfortable.  I wonder about quality control.  I'm going to try AVIA instead.
1608295
Bought these hoping they would be similar to the original Brooks Pure Cadence, which was my favorite running shoe ever (sadly v2 of that shoe was a big disappointment in both fit and finish).  The Fastwitch is OK, but in my view no match for the original pure cadence.

The Fastwitch is good for 5k racing and runs up to about 5 miles. Sole is kind of hard without as much give as other shoes, so you get to feeling the pounding after a while.  Also, the tradeoff for such a light shoe is that the cushioning on things like the tongue is a bit lacking -- again, you feel it after a while.

If you are just looking for a short distance shoe, a 5k race shoe, or just a light, comfortable shoe to knock around in, these are good -- at a good price point.
4321954
I have hyperhidrosis in my feet. Leather shoes and even a lot of running shoes marketed as breathable don't mix well with me. I usually end up with sweaty socks and shoes by the end of a normal day. However, these Merrell 1SIX8 shoes are different. They are made of a stretchy cotton-synthetic blend with only the key components of shoe being reinforced with traditional materials. This combination makes the shoe very light and breathable. However, they are not waterproof and will soak up water like a sponge. This model is marketed as a mid-boot. I think that's a bit misleading to consumers. Will they replace your lightweight hikers? Not exactly. Support is good enough for getting around town, but I wouldn't wear these hiking. I would liken these to more of a fashion forward sneaker/boot, Merrell's vision of a hiker's Jordan sneaker. They are definitely unique. My girlfriend said they looked like Marty McFly's sneakers in Back to the Future. One last thing, they seem to run a bit small. I originally ordered a 9.5 M and needed to size up to a 10 M. So good, I ordered a 2nd pair in a different color.
2937094
I've been running in Inspires since the Inspire 5 and these are very different and much worse than any other iterations. I'm 28 years old 6'0, 210lb, 7 min pace 5k, 7:45 min pace half marathon. I've always loved the lightness, breathability, and flexibility of these shoes. The 12's are heavier than ever and also a lot hotter due to a much thicker toe box mesh. I'm sure they may last longer than previous models, but since they're not as comfortable - what's the point? I wasn't going to turn away from Mizuno and also bought the brand new Mizuno Catalyst. They are awesome! Lightweight, incredibly fast feeling, and fit perfectly - everything i loved about the Inspires. Will have to try the Inspire 13s in the future, but the 12's were definitely not for me.
2717442
This might be a very good pump, but since it doesn't even remotely fit in the same space, who knows. I find it hard to believe Briggs thinks this is a suitable swap for the previous 692026.
1117886
I have been wearing brooks adrenaline gts shoes for about 10 years. I absolutely LOVED them up to the 14s, but when I got the 15s they ran very narrow and I ended up having seismoditis (I run a lot). I returned them to my running store and had to go up a size and wider. I didn't get the 16s last year - opting to change brands.

NOW I made the bold risky move of buying the 17s and I could not be any happier...Brooks must have gone back to their old designs! I am debating buying a couple extra pairs of the 17s just because they fit and feel that good :)