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Brooks Glycerin 21
Overall Grades And Reviews
How This Shoe Compares To Its Competitors
- Top 10% out of 1,607 shoes with reader reviews
- Top 10% out of 1,605 shoes designed for everyday
- 32nd out of 181 shoes made by Brooks
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Pros
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A majority of reviewers like this shoe more than their last shoe.
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Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
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Rated among the top 10% of shoes overall.
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Rated among the top 25% of shoes on comfort.
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Rated among the top 5% of shoes on cushioning.
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Rated among the top 10% of shoes on durability.
Cons
LetsRun.com Reviewer Ratings
Overall Ratings Breakdown
| 10 |
32%
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| 9 |
37%
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| 8 |
26%
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| 7 |
0%
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| 6 |
0%
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| ≤ 5 |
5%
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- LRC Grade
- 8.7
- Average Review
- 8.8
- Median Review
- 9.0
- LRC Grade
- 8.8
- Average Review
- 8.8
- Median Review
- 10.0
- LRC Grade
- 9.1
- Average Review
- 9.0
- Median Review
- 9.0
- LRC Grade
- 8.4
- Average Review
- 8.5
- Median Review
- 9.0
- LRC Grade
- 8.2
- Average Review
- 8.1
- Median Review
- 8.0
- LRC Grade
- 8.0
- Average Review
- 8.1
- Median Review
- 8.0
Score Distribution
| 10 |
32%
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| 9 |
37%
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| 8 |
26%
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| 7 |
0%
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| 6 |
0%
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| ≤ 5 |
5%
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Score Distribution
| 10 |
53%
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| 9 |
21%
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| 8 |
5%
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| 7 |
11%
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| 6 |
5%
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| ≤ 5 |
5%
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Score Distribution
| 10 |
42%
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| 9 |
37%
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| 8 |
16%
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| 7 |
0%
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| 6 |
0%
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| ≤ 5 |
5%
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Score Distribution
| 10 |
32%
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| 9 |
26%
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| 8 |
11%
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| 7 |
26%
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| 6 |
0%
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| ≤ 5 |
5%
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Score Distribution
| 10 |
32%
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| 9 |
16%
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| 8 |
21%
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| 7 |
0%
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| 6 |
26%
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| ≤ 5 |
5%
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Score Distribution
| 10 |
37%
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| 9 |
5%
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| 8 |
11%
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| 7 |
32%
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| 6 |
11%
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| ≤ 5 |
5%
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Shoe Comparison
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Brooks Glycerin 21
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HOKA ONE ONE Clifton 9
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Brooks Adrenaline GTS 23
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This Shoe
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Most Comfortable Trainer For Sale
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Most Durable Trainer For Sale
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| Shoe Properties | ||||
| Shoe Type |
Trainer
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Trainer
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Trainer
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Trainer
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| Pronation Control |
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Neutral
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Maximum Stability
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| Weight |
10 oz. (men's), 9.1 oz. (women's)
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9.4 oz. (men's), 8 oz. (women's)
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10 oz. (men's), 9 oz. (women's)
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10.1 oz. (men's), 9.1 oz. (women's)
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| Stack Height |
38mm.
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40mm.
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36mm.
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| Forefoot Height |
28mm.
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35mm.
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24mm.
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| Drop Height |
10 mm.
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5 mm.
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12 mm.
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| Upper material |
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Thin, sleek collar and woven upper deliver lightweight breathability and a secure fit. Gusseted upper construction mitigates tongue migration for a locked-in feel.
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Breathable Engineered Knit Upper, Gusseted Tongue, Reinforced Eyestays
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| Shoe Released |
Q4 2023
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Q3 2024
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Q1 2023
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Q3 2023
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| MSRP |
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$145
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$140
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LRC Ratings
Out of 10
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| Overall |
8.7
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9.0
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9.0
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8.8
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| Comfort |
8.8
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9.1
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9.4
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9.1
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| Cushioning |
9.1
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9.1
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9.5
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9.0
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| Durability |
8.4
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7.8
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8.0
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9.0
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| Appearance |
8.2
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8.3
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8.5
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8.3
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| Value |
8.0
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8.1
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7.9
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8.5
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Reader Reviews
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Solid Trainer
30 miles per week, low arches- Overall
- 9.0
- Comfort
- 10.0
- Cushioning
- 9.0
- Durability
- 7.0
- Appearance
- 8.0
- Value
- 10.0
Great everyday trainer, definitely not the fastest shoe, but definitely a reliable choice
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Excellent Shoe, Firm Cushioning
40 miles per week, overpronator, high arches- Overall
- 9.0
- Comfort
- 7.0
- Cushioning
- 8.0
- Durability
- 10.0
- Appearance
- 8.0
- Value
- 9.0
I’ll definitely buy these again. Solid trainers. No issues running 40 miles/week for 10 weeks. Good traction on most surfaces. Cushioning is good and firm. Some trainers make it feel like you’re running on a sponge. Not these ones.
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Great sure, love the fit, feel and performance.
55 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches- Overall
- 10.0
- Comfort
- 9.0
- Cushioning
- 9.0
- Durability
- 9.0
- Appearance
- 10.0
- Value
- 7.0
I’ve always struggled to find a good running shoe that fits my feet in width for the toe box and heel and still provide comfort, cushioning, and durability. The Brooks Glycerin 21 Mets all those needs.
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Brooks Glycerin 21 Review
30 miles per week, neutral pronator, medium arches- Overall
- 9.0
- Comfort
- 10.0
- Cushioning
- 10.0
- Durability
- 8.0
- Appearance
- 9.0
- Value
- 8.0
My 72 year old feet need comfort and softness to get my mileage in and these shoes do the job.
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Great Shoe for Daily Runs
15 miles per week, overpronator, medium arches- Overall
- 9.0
- Comfort
- 10.0
- Cushioning
- 10.0
- Durability
- 9.0
- Appearance
- 9.0
- Value
- 10.0
Great comfortable shoe to run in.
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Brooks Glycerin 21 Review
6 miles per week, neutral pronator, high arches- Overall
- 4.0
- Comfort
- 4.0
- Cushioning
- 4.0
- Durability
- 5.0
- Appearance
- 6.0
- Value
- 4.0
Heel striking not cushioning as advertised
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Don't want to take them off, but soft soles for a hefty gal.
15 miles per week, neutral pronator, low arches- Overall
- 8.0
- Comfort
- 10.0
- Cushioning
- 10.0
- Durability
- 7.0
- Appearance
- 6.0
- Value
- 7.0
These shoes are so comfortable, I could sleep in them. After trying a myriad of other brands, thee were a welcome cushion. I am a heavy person so I wear out a shoe's bottom sole first. These are a bit soft in that department so i had to purchase a new pair of shoes before the usual amount of miles. They give me no other issues (no blisters, chafing, etc.) so I don't mind.