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A special edition redesign of a hallmark style, the women's Brooks Glycerin 22 SE road-running shoes have a laceless silhouette for sleek style with plenty of plush cushioning for comfortable strides.
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View the Brooks Glycerin Product LineView all Brooks Women's Road-Running ShoesBest Use | Running |
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Running Shoe Support | Neutral |
Running Shoe Cushioning | Maximum Cushion |
Heel-to-Toe Drop (mm) | 10 |
Heel Stack Height (mm) | 38 |
Forefoot Stack Height (mm) | 28 |
Footwear Height | Ankle |
Footwear Closure | Slip-on |
Upper | Flat knit |
Midsole | DNA Tuned |
Outsole | RoadTack HPR heel rubber |
Vegan | Yes |
Weight (Pair) | 15.4 ounces |
Gender | Women's |
5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 13 | |
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U.S. Women's | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 13 |
U.S. Men's | 3.5 | 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11.5 |
EU | 35.5 | 36 | 36.5 | 37.5 | 38 | 38.5 | 39 | 40 | 40.5 | 41 | 42 | 42.5 | 43 | 44 | 44.5 | 45.5 |
Sizes along top of chart are U.S. Women's sizes. Correlating U.S. Men's sizes and EU sizes provided for clarity.
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These shoes are lightweight, comfortable, and very secure! I wore them straight out of the box for a 10-hour bartending shift (note: they are NOT slip-resistant, so be careful!) of fast-paced walking (around 20,000 steps per shift), and my feet, knees, hips, and back felt great at the end of the night. I would order multiple pairs in this style if they were offered in other solid colors like charcoal gray or light gray. Not all women like pink or flashy colors, so it would be really nice if Brooks offered more simple options. I love the Stealthfit design and only search for these styles now. These were more comfortable than I imagined they could be!
I absolutely love the Brooks Glycerin 22 SE. I've owned ten pairs of the 22 model alone, using them for both my daily runs and everyday wear, so I know a great shoe when I feel one. The tuned nitrogen-infused cushioning and the incredible engineering behind it make it clear that Brooks is constantly innovating and getting better. I live in my Brooks shoes and highly recommend this model. They are true to size and the fit feels amazing from the moment you put them on.
With stress fractures in my heel and with a recommendation from my podiatrist, I got the Glycerin 22 SE’s. I am on my feet for hours between work and running. They are very snug, but I like that personally. Others may want to size up a half size, I like the security of the sturdiness they provide. The heel cup is deep and it takes the stress of my feet instantly. They are very light weight, so they definitely will benefit anyone who puts lots of miles on daily.
I got these primarily for walking shoes and they are very comfortable. However, the heel tab comes up a little higher than my laced glycerins, and I find I have to wear taller socks or it's a little irritating. Hopefully when they break in fully that won't be an issue. I haven't tried for running but I'm a casual runner, and they seem snug enough that they would work. I almost didn't buy these because of the limited colors (I got the light one in the end and I do like it a little better in person). Overall, I love having a quick slip on option that is so comfortable. More colors please!
The shoe style and fit is perfect. I’ve wore this pair of shoes only a week and the top of the shoes already has a hole in them. I work in a skilled nursing facility which shouldn’t have caused this issue to happen this quickly.
Love this shoe!! I am not a runner but do like to walk outdoors & on a treadmill and this shoe is very comfortable for me. Love that it’s a slip on with no ties and I got the pink one as it is a great color. Normally I wear a size 6 but this shoe runs small so I returned my original order & reordered it in a 6.5 and the fit is perfect!!
With a planned surgery on my elbow and wrist, I was looking for a pair of sneakers that I could step into and still get my power walk or running done in as I progress in my recovery without needing to deal with laces. I tried on several brands and many models of step in shoes and could not find anything that felt good walking or running in. While you can’t step into these, they are pretty easy to get on with just one hand and absolutely fantastic for walking and running. They are not the most visually appealing shoes, hence the four stars.
While I'm a little sad these aren't available in a GTS version, they've been serving me well for both walking and running for the last few weeks. I've put about 100 miles on them so far and the fit is still secure enough for easy-moderate running. The toe box is a little snug compared to other Brooks shoes in the same size, but I think that's by design to ensure a secure fit. I haven't had issues with rubbing, blisters, or slipping. Normally I wear Adrenaline GTS and Hyperion GTS shoes.
Love the sleek look and lightweight feel, but after one wear they killed the back of my feet! So strange, considering that the insides are padded like skechers are in the back. I couldn't wait to peel them off and send them back! For reference, my go to Brooks have been the Glycerin StealthFit. I wanted to love these, but these were the most uncomfortable pair of Brooks I have ever purchased.
Like walking/running on a cloud. There is so much support in this lightweight shoe. I am a super busy individual with a million things on my brain. No shoelaces means I can purge the 'how to tie your laces' knowledge and make room in the old knowledge vault for a new talent. I love these shoes so much I am re-writing my will to ensure they inherit my estate. That's true love right there.