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A special edition redesign of a hallmark style, the men'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 Men'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) | 1 lb. 0.5 oz. |
Gender | Men's |
7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | |
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U.S. Men's | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
U.S. Women's | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | ||||||
UK | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
EU | 40 | 40.5 | 41 | 42 | 42.5 | 43 | 44 | 44.5 | 45 | 45.5 | 46 | 46.5 | 47.5 | 48.5 | 49.5 | 50.5 |
Sizes along top of chart are U.S. Men's sizes. Correlating U.S. Women's sizes and EU sizes provided for clarity.
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In all honesty...I do not run...unless being chased...or the quick sprint to catch my kids. But I walk, hike, ruck, & I am brutal on my feet/shoes with a-lot of stop & go in my work. I average 6-10 miles a day & for the first time in a while my feet did not scream at the end of 3 straight days trying these, great right out of the box (really low profile socks bunch up in the back a bit) They do work really well with my custom orthotics, clean easy, breath, do not really pick up gravel, and have great grip and balance. I can't wait to try other styles. I hope they last longer than the others. Godspeed.
Find me a favorite brooks shoes. At first, I was skeptical about the no laces feature, but then I realized I don’t even use my laces on my glycerin 21s. Overall, these shoes are way more comfortable. I did not think any shoe would be more comfortable than the previous Brooks that I had.
Wow. Keep it up, Brooks. They are finally putting out some super sleek designs that match their quality and comfort. These are a fantastic everyday shoe, and might be one of the most comfortable I've ever worn. As a walking shoe, they hug your feet nicely. Much like the Stealthfit, they don't slip and slide as you move around. I've already put a few easy miles on this, and would easily recommend them to anyone on the fence. They do have a wider toe box, so for those with a width just above D, you should be good to go. My only complaint? More colors please! Great job, Brooks!
I just about made a mess when I saw this shoe at first, the style is just perfectly modern and sleek. Best looking shoe BY FAR that brooks has made. The fabric/suede above the toe is the tightest part in the shoe, maybe a little restricting at first, but once you break them in, this shoe is awesome. If you’re debating getting a size up or down, go with size down because without laces it can feel a little loose. One really big takeaway is this shoe should not be used for running, without laces the stealthfit tech could break in too much and be quite loose. But as a walking shoe, the foam is perfect and the breathable upper feels really good on my feet. I would like to shake my hand with the person who made this shoe.
10/10 shoe, comfort, style. I work in healthcare and spend 12+ hrs on my feet. Highly recommend.
I have been waiting for a pair of shoes like this...and not for the reasons you may usually see. I use them as walking shoes. I usually use "last year's" running pair for walking, but the lacing up is time suck factor (Im trying to get ready to walk my dog). This eliminates that extra time needed to pull them on and get out quickly. lacing up is more of a ritual for my run. As for the shoes themselves, they feel great...a "little bigger" than the usual spot-on Brooks sizing, but they feel great, look great and are just what the "dog" ordered! :0)
Yeah, agree with the first reviewer. These are super comfy. Slip right in without the struggle that I’ve had with other slip on running shoes. I sized up to fit my orthotic. I’ll hike, gym and golf in these. 79, me, so not running distances these days. They feel supportive to me but some runners may want the adjustment that laces provide. It’s early yet but I like the form and unique fashion these provide. I’m new to Brooks but they make a quality product it seems and cater to the running crowd.
I have been waiting for Brooks to develop a laceless shoe for at least four years. This is a great start to a shoe line that I hope will be around for several years. The fit is perfect. Easy to put on and take off. The ideal fit for my feet. The added padding around the achilles and ankle stabilizes that area from excessive gliding for me. I do a lot of walking and standing at my job. I average at least five miles a day and my legs feel as fresh as when I roll out of bed. Thank you.
Understandably Brooks markets it's shoes to runners. But the reality is that people wear their shoes every day and for multiple reasons. I bought these because I'm a firefighter and need shoes I can slip on and slip off easily. These are everything I could hope for. Comfort, easy to slip on and off, holds well on my foot despite no laces, and style as I expect from Brooks. Thank you!
I've had the last several Glycerin models except the 21. And thought they were the most comfortable shoes ever. These blow them out of the water. I'm not a runner. I wear these for health issues, fairly severe foot neuropathy from a spinal injury. When i discovered the Glycerin series it gave me enough relief that i could manage to make it thru a whole store again. And even start getting on a treadmill a little bit. Then along comes this new slip on model, they are just what the doctor should've ordered. I doubled my usual distance on the treadmill and then went and did several stores. I can't thank Brooks enough for the new lease on life these shoes will give me! Great work! They are mild to hot weather shoes for sure, opening the doors in the freezer section at the store and you could feel the freezing air right away. Be awesome when it's hot out. They feel like your wearing moccasins that have the nicest cushioning you could dream of. Can't wait for them to come out with more color schemes for them.