For 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 :)
I’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
I never thought i was that picky with running shoes until my Endorphin Speed 4s. I trained for my first marathon mostly with Brooks Glycerin 21s and they served their purpose (kept me injury free and I didn't care about my time for my first marathon). I also had Hyperion Maxes for workout days. However, post marathon, I started running with Endorophin Speed 4s and LOVE them. They have felt great and snappy/make me feel fast. I trained with and PRed my half marathon in them so I know I can do medium-high mileage in them without injury. I just replaced my first pair with another pair of ES4s but they won't last me this full marathon block, plus I'd like to start using them just for tempo/workouts and add a long run/easy day shoe to my rotation.
I tried the ES5s and didn't love them. Didn't totally hate but they felt a bit more cushioned than I would like, plus I feel like my additional shoe should maybe be a bit different anyway?
Do people have recommendations for another shoe to add for long runs that is still fairly lightweight/not a total clunker?
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