The Glycerin is a neutral maximalist road running shoe family by Brooks.
The Glycerin 18 has a breathable design, and went on sale in 2020. As a neutral support shoe, it's suitable for runners with neutral pronation. The latest model in the family is the Brooks Glycerin 20.
According to our analysis of reviews from experts around the world, it averages a review score of 81%. This puts it rated just above the median rating of comparable running shoes. According to our analysis of prices across the internet, at current rates it's in the most expensive 10% of running shoes.
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Weight | WeightM: 289 g W: 255 g | M: 312 g W: 255 g | 283 g | 210 g | M: 286 g W: 258 g | |
Forefoot | Forefoot21 mm | 33 mm | 27 mm | 35 mm | ||
Heel to toe drop | Heel to toe drop10 mm | 12 mm | 6 mm | 12 mm | ||
Heel | Heel31 mm | 33 mm | 39 mm | 23 mm | ||
Usages | UsagesDaily running | Daily running | Daily running | Daily running | Daily runningSpeed training | Daily running |
Brand | BrandBrooks | Nike | Altra | Mizuno | New Balance | Brooks |
Strike Type | Strike TypeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Heel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Heel strike |
Shoe Type | Shoe TypeMaximalist | For big guysFor heavy runnersLow dropMaximalistZero drop | Maximalist | Lightweight | ||
Environmental Characteristics | Environmental Characteristics | Sustainable | Sustainable | |||
Common characteristicsRoadNeutralNeutral pronationHigh archBreathable |
Characteristics | |
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Sports | Running (+1575) |
Terrain | Road (+1035) |
Usages | Daily running (+870) |
Brand | Brooks (+64) |
Support Type | Neutral (+1215) |
Pronation Type | Neutral pronation (+1242) |
Strike Type | Heel strike (+909) |
Arch Type | High arch (+1210) |
Shoe Type | Maximalist (+332) |
Fit | Medium toe box (+562) |
Features | Breathable (+687) |
Materials | Mesh (+700) |
Events | 10k (+615)Half marathon (+615)Marathon (+615) |
Specifications | vs Average | |
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Model | 18 | |
Released | Mar 2020 | |
Measurements | ||
Weight | M: 289 g W: 255 g | |
Heel to toe drop | 10 mm | |
Heel | 31 mm | |
Forefoot | 21 mm |