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AppropriateFan2864For Brooks, I would also recommend checking out their [Restart program](https://restart.brooksrunning.com/) which is basically like an outlet offering shoes at a really good discount. They will tell you if the shoes are in brand new condition or gently used.. I believe these are the shoes that get returned as they have a very generous return policy. Last year, I got my Glycerin 21 shoes for $75 in brand new condition :)
BarkingAxeAhh my b. I would also recommend brooks glycerin 21. I like them as well. I know brooks has more cushiony shoes tho.
billsbillsbilledI’m a big fan of the brooks glycerin and glycerin max. The max has more cushioning but the regular glycerin is also quite cushioned. Both are super comfy imo and have helped me build up miles as a beginner
No I’ve liked both. I actually bought the glycerin 21 without much high hopes with it on sale thinking I’d much prefer the Nike’s and saucony I got at the same time. I continually was reaching for the glycerin over those and when I saw the glycerin max on sale I decided to give them a try. Really like them I don’t think you’d go wrong with either
I have had the the brooks glycerin 21 and the brooks glycerin max and I have thoroughly enjoyed both. Got the max thinking the 21’s were almost done since they were at 400 miles but they’ve continued to serve me well
BrigidKemmererI usually find great deals (though not necessarily great colors lol) by looking on Amazon for earlier models of popular shoes. For instance, I love the Brooks Glycerin, and they recently came out with a "22," which is $169. Right now, the Brooks Glycerin 21 is around a hundred bucks. And it's a GREAT running shoe.
bristolfarmsi have 3! brooks glycerin 18, 21, and then a pair of new balance 1080s :) i only road run but i kind of wish i had trail runners… i just need to make it out to nearby trails more.
cisco1971mI’ve never had the glycerin max, but I have had the glycerin 19, 20 and 21 they all worked out great for me
I’ve never had the glycerin max, but I have had the glycerin 19, 20 and 21 they all worked out great for me
I’ve never had the glycerin max, but I have had the glycerin 19, 20 and 21 they all worked out great for me
dotCOM16I love the Glycerin 21, I haven't tried the 22 yet but I've heard they are even better. I've put 1200km in two pairs of the Glycerin 21 through all 4 seasons and it is my favorite shoes.
Jealous-Importance94I really like my Brooks. In particular the Glycerin 21’s. They are the only running shoe that doesn’t feel tight in the toe box for me.
LeopardFar6867I love the brooks glycerin 21! So comfy, I wear them any chance I get when I’m not running
lizbotjAlso a supinator and a densely packed female. I loved the Glycerin 21 for long runs, but I also hate the 22 (so much narrower in the forefoot! not the same shoe at all!). I ended up in ASICS Superblast 2 (on sale for $150 bc the 3 just came out). They are definitely firmer than Glycerin, but that works for me. I tried ASICS Nimbus, which is their neutral max cushion model and the hypothetical competitor to Glycerin, but I found it too squishy and too narrow at the end of the toe.
It makes me so sad bc I really liked the 21! I hope Brooks listens to the feedback in it and makes some changes to future models. I do love Novablast as well, and I wear those for shorter runs. I find that I need more support for longer runs, though.