Brooks - Glycerin GTS 23

Hi all, I am a flat footed overpronator new to running. I initially got the new balance 1080s and HATED the marshmallow feel and it felt so unstable. So i went to a running store and they recommended the Brooks Glycerin 23 and the ASICS Gel Kayano 32. I was so torn between these two because I did notice the kayano’s were a bit softer with more arch support but I was traumatized by the NB marshmallows and went with the Brooks Glycerin. I was told they are plush (but they seem very firm to me) Did my first run in them today and it feel very firm, almost hard? They also felt large (i have narrow feet) and heavy. I felt like they weren’t protecting my feet from the concrete impact and the bottom of my feet hurt and my ankles + shins hurt. But…im also a new runner and maybe some pain is to be expected? I am very confused now - how much pain is expected? What is normal? And are the Brooks a firm shoe?? Supposedly its plush but it feels firm?

Brooks glycerin 22 or 23…only brooks shoe I will wear…dna adapt foam is great for walking or jogging…

…I just switched to Brooks Glycerin and Glycerin max and both are wide but come in wider versions…the DNA adapt foam is something that I like…didn’t like alit of the other foams from Brooks…switched from Nike Vomero and New Balance 880 combo…I am a heavier runner (possible fast jogger if I’m being honest) just my 2 cents…

Your foot is overpronating. Look at something with more support on the medial side. One of my favourites is a Brooks Glycerin GTS 23

Brooks Glycerin 23s. I use them for 5Ks and 10Ks as well as my daily walks with my dog.

The Glycerin is a great do-it-all shoe for someone who isn't terribly serious (and not a bad shoe for someone who is). The Glycerin is a bit heavier than your current shoe, but more plush. You won't break speed records but you'll enjoy the ride. They're definitely worth a go.

I transitioned out of stability shoes, but when I was wearing them, I loved the Glycerin GTS

I over pronate and have used the GTS 23 for 700km now, I love it, I used to get bad achilles pain with neutral shoe and I can do long distances without issue on the GTS. I haven't quite retired them yet, but have started using the Asics GT 2000-13 as their replacement and nearly 100km in and also great for me so far.

I ran a half marathon (not a race just the distance) this morning in the GTS 23. It's a quicker shoe than anyone would think. It is stable and supportive. Not near the top of my list for a half though. For the OP, I would want to understand where the pain is and what is driving it. Maybe there's a solution that allows you to pick from a wider choice of shoes.

I pronate and have had to deal with interior tibial tendinitis - shoe wise, I have used Brooks glycerine gts, Saucony Tempus and ASICS GT-2000s all with good success. I usually supplement with Spenco Total Support high arch insoles. I run everything 5k through marathon (Marathon #3 is in 2 weeks.)

What you wanna do is get two pairs. A stability shoe, brooks glycerin gts or asics gel kayano And stable neutral shoe. Superblast 2 and rotate between both. Always running in stability shoes is not a good idea, but rotation is a good idea. I overpronate on the left foot and get shin splints. I run neutral, saucony ride 17, when I can feel my shin splints starting I switch to stability till healed. Then back.

I’m about the same height and weight. I have the GTS version of Glycerin and it was honestly the best one I’ve had (my boston 12 and nb5 gave me issues)