Brooks Glycerin 17 test & review - A nicely cushioned running shoe

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Over the years, I’ve heard good things about the Brooks Glycerin, and since I like neutral cushioned shoes, I had to try them out for myself. Especially since I was looking for my next marathon shoe and thought the Glycerin 17 might be right for me.
The 17th edition of the Glycerin has a 10 mm drop with a 22 mm forefoot stack and a 32 mm heel stack, and it’s a neutral road running shoe which comes in at 260 grams for the women’s model.
The Glycerin has the DNA LOFT midsole material, which is soft and plush. Exactly the way I like my running shoes to be.
The upper is made out of a double layer of jacquard mesh. There are some hexagon shaped overlays on either side of the shoe. I assume these are referring to DNA and thus referring to the midsole material.
The midsole of the Glycerin 17 is completely made up of Brooks’ DNA LOFT material. It is a mixture of rubber, EVA foam, and air. DNA LOFT is the softest midsole material that Brooks has. You do sink into the midsole a little bit. It is soft, but it still has a decent energy return.
Lastly, Brooks Glycerin 17'2 outsole is covered in rubber, providing pretty good traction on most surfaces. I’ve done over 50 miles in these shoes, and the outsole has started to wear a little bit underneath the forefoot. The seven flex grooves make the shoe really flexible.
- Marijke
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[@t.thompson9977]

great review!

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[@klowther247]

Thank you for the review. I don't think they'd work for my flipper feet! That's a pity as I've enjoyed Brooks in the past and now running ultra marathons and thought they'd be the best current Brooks option.

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[@tj5511]

Thanks for the review. You said the Brooks gave you some pains when running a marathon. Have you run a marathon in new shoes you haven't trained in?

[@heartrunnergirl3138]

Yes I trained in them before running the Chicago Marathon in them 😉

[@nollys8523]

Thank you for your review fellow heel striker 🙂 I was considering these for up to a half marathon. Think I’ll pass on these for now.

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[@Garcia-elf]

Good tip about the sock liner

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[@Garcia-elf]

Thanks😊

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