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Brooks Glycerin 20

Overall Grades And Reviews

8.8 Overall Grade
49 reviews

Pulls off the trifecta of being a super comfortable, cushioned, and durable trainer.

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Shoe Properties
Shoe Type
Trainer
Trainer
Trainer
Trainer
Pronation Control
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Maximum Stability
Weight
10.6 oz. (men's), 8.9 oz. (women's)
11.1 oz. (men's), 10.1 oz. (women's)
10 oz. (men's), 9 oz. (women's)
10.1 oz. (men's), 9.1 oz. (women's)
Stack Height
38mm.
43mm.
40mm.
36mm.
Forefoot Height
28mm.
39mm.
35mm.
24mm.
Drop Height
10 mm.
4 mm.
5 mm.
12 mm.
Upper material
Engineered Air Mesh, 3D Fit Print, Plush interior lining, OrthoLite
Engineered mesh, Lycra comfort frame, Internal heel counter, Pillowed Tongue
Breathable Engineered Knit Upper, Gusseted Tongue, Reinforced Eyestays
Shoe Released
Q3 2022
Q3 2022
Q1 2023
Q3 2023
MSRP
$160
$165
$145
$140
LRC Ratings
Out of 10
Overall
8.8
9.1
9.0
8.8
Comfort
9.0
9.5
9.3
9.1
Cushioning
9.4
9.8
9.4
9.0
Durability
8.7
8.3
8.0
9.0
Appearance
7.8
7.9
8.4
8.4
Value
7.9
7.6
8.0
8.5

Reader Reviews

  • LRC Editor's Choice

    Great shoe for comfort and durability

    40 miles per week, overpronator, medium arches
    Overall
    8.0
    Comfort
    7.0
    Cushioning
    8.0
    Durability
    9.0
    Appearance
    9.0
    Value
    7.0

    Overall, I love this shoe. I’ve got the same pair 4 times now and can generally get to around 500 miles before needing a new pair. While I’ve found them to be slightly heavier than other shoes, they make up for it in how I feel after my runs. My legs and feet feel less beat up and more refreshed, allowing me to train better the next day. Overall a great shoe and I will be buying again.

  • LRC Editor's Choice

    The most comfortable shoe ever

    30 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches
    Overall
    10.0
    Comfort
    10.0
    Cushioning
    10.0
    Durability
    8.0
    Appearance
    10.0
    Value
    9.0

    The Brooks Glycerin shoe is one of the best shoes for running. Each stride that I take in these always are more cushiony than my previous shoe. As a former XC runner i highly recommend these to all people and all sports. They are kind of expensive, but take my word, it is worth it!

  • Reliability and Durability

    Neutral pronator, medium arches
    Overall
    9.0
    Comfort
    9.0
    Cushioning
    8.0
    Durability
    10.0
    Appearance
    5.0
    Value
    7.0

    The Brooks Glycerin 20 is less expensive than it used to be and is absolutely worth the $100. Lasts 500+ miles, perfect for easy and long runs

  • Skip the Glycerin 20s

    50 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches
    Overall
    7.0
    Comfort
    5.0
    Cushioning
    5.0
    Durability
    8.0
    Appearance
    6.0
    Value
    5.0

    This was my 4th pair of glycerins and the only ones I didn’t love. Not the same level of cushioning as the others. The placing system and laces puts too much pressure on the top of the foot. Would not recommend. 

  • Comfortable and Durable

    18 miles per week, neutral pronator, low arches
    Overall
    10.0
    Comfort
    10.0
    Cushioning
    10.0
    Durability
    10.0
    Appearance
    10.0
    Value
    8.0

    Comfortable and durable.  I have had 3 pairs of these shoes that I used for half-marathon and base training over the past year, and had no issues with injuries. 

  • Comfortable and durable

    30 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches
    Overall
    9.0
    Comfort
    10.0
    Cushioning
    10.0
    Durability
    10.0
    Appearance
    9.0
    Value
    10.0

    Great running shoe- not springy and probably not huge on energy return- or the lightest shoe -but comfortable km after km and good for whatever your training program throws at you from fast intervals to easy long runs. Fits true to size and very durable. 

  • Best shoe with extra width

    20 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches
    Overall
    9.0
    Comfort
    9.0
    Cushioning
    9.0
    Durability
    10.0
    Appearance
    8.0
    Value
    8.0

    Switched to glycerin due to foot issues and needing a wider shoe. Worked like a champ and great cushioning. Now Brooks needs to offer some wider widths in a racer.

  • Ok shoe for mileage

    35 miles per week, underpronator, high arches
    Overall
    8.0
    Comfort
    8.0
    Cushioning
    10.0
    Durability
    9.0
    Appearance
    8.0
    Value
    10.0

    The shoe has big slabs of foam and is soft. It's pretty durable due to all the rubber on the outside. It's relatively stable due to high side walls. But it's heavy and runs a bit small (I went a half size up). I found my shoes for $60. They have bizarre colors that are bright and ugly. But even so for the prize good shoe. 

  • Great For Long Distance, With a Hefty Price Tag

    23 miles per week, overpronator, high arches
    Overall
    8.0
    Comfort
    8.0
    Cushioning
    9.0
    Durability
    8.0
    Appearance
    7.0
    Value
    8.0

    The Glycerins are amazing, especially for people with high arches, and they feel springy and cushion-y, especially during long-middle distance runs. They are also quite comfortable as dailies, even though where they really stand out is support during running. It is also the shoe that stopped my chronic knee pain when running.

  • Great Trainer

    26 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches
    Overall
    9.0
    Comfort
    9.0
    Cushioning
    8.0
    Durability
    10.0
    Appearance
    9.0
    Value
    8.0

    I switched to these from Hoka's, which didn't seem to hold up well after a couple of months. I did a foot evaluation at my local Fleet Feet and they suggested the Glycerins. I am now running in my 4th straight pair! I love the comfort and durability of these shoes. They provide just a bit of stability but not enough to notice. Great trainer and I highly recommend.