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Glycerin 23
★ 90d low Tracked daily
Plush DNA Tuned max-cushion daily trainer for relaxed and recovery runs.
Best price todayLowest tracked · 90d
£127.92£172.00−26%
at 365Rider · 12% under 30d avg
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- 01365RiderLIVE£127.92£172.00−26%
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The Glycerin 23 is Brooks at its plushest: a max-cushion daily training shoe built for the soft, unhurried side of your week. This is not a shoe chasing a personal best. It is the one you reach for on recovery days, easy miles and long relaxed runs when you want your legs coddled rather than told to work. The DNA Tuned midsole is deep and forgiving, with a tall 38mm heel stack and a moderate 8mm drop that suits heel and midfoot strikers alike. At 300g it is not light, and it never pretends to be fast, so if you want a snappy tempo shoe look elsewhere. What you get instead is comfort you can rely on, mile after mile, in a neutral running shoe that feels like it was tuned for pure cruising. If you want the same plush ride with a touch of support, the Glycerin GTS 22 adds guide rails. We rate it as one of the most dependable soft daily trainers going.
Key features
- DNA Tuned midsoleGives a deep, plush landing that soaks up impact and keeps your legs fresh over long easy miles
- 38mm heel stackDelivers max-cushion protection so recovery and long runs feel gentle underfoot
- 8mm dropSits in a versatile middle ground that suits both heel and midfoot strikers
- Plush padded upperWraps your foot softly with no break-in, ideal for comfort-first daily training
- Wide fit optionsMeans wide-footed runners can get a proper fit without cramming into a standard width
- Neutral platformGives a natural, uncorrected ride for runners who do not need stability support
Who it suits
Who should buy it
- Neutral runners who want a soft, protective shoe for easy and recovery days
- Long-run and high-mileage runners who value comfort over speed
- Heavier runners who need generous cushioning and a planted platform
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Fit & sizing
The Glycerin 23 runs true to size for most runners, so order your usual Brooks size and you should be set. The fit is medium through the midfoot with a secure, padded heel that locks the rear of your foot without pinching. The toe box is comfortably rounded rather than roomy, giving your toes space to splay on longer efforts without feeling sloppy. Wide-footed runners are well looked after here, as Brooks offers the Glycerin in wide and extra-wide widths, which is worth seeking out if the standard width feels snug across the forefoot. The plush, engineered upper wraps softly and needs no break-in. If you run in thick winter socks or your feet swell late in long runs, you have enough volume to cope, though we would not size up unless you are between sizes. This is a true-to-size, everyday fit built for comfort over lockdown.
Performance breakdown
Ride & feel
The ride is soft, smooth and unbothered. Step in and the DNA Tuned foam gives immediately underfoot, cushioning each landing so your legs feel fresher deep into a run. It is a protective, cruising ride rather than a springy one, so do not expect pop or snap when you push the pace. Hold an easy or steady effort and it flows nicely, the tall stack smoothing out road buzz and rolling you through the gait without drama. Pick up the pace toward tempo and the shoe starts to feel like the weight it is, dragging slightly where a firmer trainer would come alive. That is the trade-off Brooks made, and it is the right one for the job. For soft, relaxed miles the Glycerin 23 is exactly as comfortable as you want it to be.
Cushioning
Cushioning is the whole point of this shoe, and Brooks delivers. The DNA Tuned midsole sits deep at 38mm in the heel and 30mm up front, giving you generous, plush protection that absorbs impact and keeps your legs feeling looked after over long distances. It leans soft rather than firm, so heavier runners and those who value comfort over ground feel will love it, while runners who like to feel connected to the road may find it a touch muted. The cushioning holds up well as the miles stack, staying consistent rather than bottoming out late in a long run. If your priority is a soft landing on easy and recovery days, this is one of the more comfortable max-cushion daily trainers you can buy, and it protects your legs without feeling unstable.
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