- SEasy Pace
- BModerate Pace
- CRace Pace
- SComfort
The Brooks Glycerin 23 is a max-cushion daily trainer offering supreme comfort and a protective, stable ride, making it an excellent choice for recovery runs, daily mileage, and longer efforts, especially for tired legs. Its exceptional step-in feel, accommodating fit with a wide toe box, and durable outsole with improved grip are consistently praised, all built upon its high stack of DNA LOFT v3 cushioning. However, its premium, yet thick engineered mesh upper can feel warm in hot weather, and while soft, it lacks the energetic "pop" for speedwork, contributing to a heavier feel and limiting its versatility for faster paces.
Highlights
- Exceptional step-in comfort and plush cushioning for recovery and long runs
- Accommodating fit with a roomy toe box and secure midfoot lockdown
- Surprisingly stable platform that provides a forgiving, smooth ride
- Durable outsole with improved traction and grip in varied conditions
- Premium engineered mesh upper that balances softness with breathability
Considerations
- Heavier weight and chunkier platform limit versatility for speedwork or faster paces
- Midsole foam prioritizes dampening over energy return, offering less propulsion
- Thick upper construction may retain excess heat during warm-weather runs
- Noticeable torsional rigidity may feel too stable for runners preferring a highly flexible neutral shoe
- Updates from the previous model are incremental rather than transformative
Specifications
Key features
- Long Run
Midsole
Primary midsole
DNA Tuned
EVA · Brooks
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