Brooks  Glycerin 23 Road-Running Shoes - Men's

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Needed some very high quality shoes for walking and light hiking for a 3 week trip to Europe. Tried on standard and max versions of the Ghosts, Adrenalines, Rebel 8 and all 3 styles of Glycerin, and knew the instant I slid my feet into standard Glycerin that they were the best for me. Footbed feels supportive, the right amount of cushion under the heel is the right amount of squish and spring , the upper hugs my slightly wide feet just right and the lacing of the tongue feels comfy. Have walked miles and miles and miles straight out if the box with no foot pain or fatigue.

The primary purpose for purchasing this running shoe was to alleviate the pain in my right heel. Mission accomplished. With every run, the pain is gradually going away. My feet and legs feel good after long maintenance runs, so they have plenty of impact cushion as you rack up the miles. You will definitely notice the "float/cushion" if you have been running in a feel/speed shoe. Overall, I am very happy with this purchase, thanks to its reduction of my heel pain. Question: Why can't wide sizes come in cool running colors? Would have liked something more colorful to run around in. Shoe evaluations to note. 1. A more breathable design or material would be nice to keep heat retention down. 2. Does not have a gusseted tongue. At this price, it should be a standard feature. Speaking of the tongue, it is thick, so if you need padding on top of your foot, this might be a good feature for you but I found it adds to heat retention and less breathability. 3. Shoe laces are on the short side, which makes doing a runner's knot challenging. 4. SIZE RUNS SMALL. I'm a solid 8.5 across almost all footwear, but I had to return my first purchase to go up a half size. 5. Wide width is narrow compared to other footwear. 6. The heel-to-toe drop shifted how my toes impact the surface and has caused some nail bruising. PERFORMANCE NOTES: 1. A solid everyday maintenance cruiser. 2. Float. If you need it, this one has it, but there are drawbacks to be aware of. 3. Lack of surface contact feel makes uneven ground a bit more challenging. 4. I noticed pace speeds faster than 8.2; there is a loss of foot surface control due to float/cushion, and at 6.5, things get wobbly. 5. Stride length might increase due to bounce/cushion. 6. You will see an increase in your vertical ratio and oscillation if you track those details due to float/cushion. 7. You will see an increase in step speed loss and percent due to float/cushion. 8. On longer runs, you might have more fatigue and less stamina due to running less efficiently because of notes in 6 & 7.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It doesn't get better than this, I'll wear them full-time by far the most comfortable shoes I've ever worn. There's no impact on the heel of your foot and the other thing I noticed was compared to the older version of the 22s this has more stability side-by-side. I didn't look for that when buying a shoe however a senior I noticed immediately I felt more secure. I love working with the company. I've had many shoes. I wish they had more the models that are just in black rather than all the colors, but they are a great company to work for if you're not happy there no questions ask, just buy and believe me you'll be happy with the 23s.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These were comfortable right out of the box. It took a little while to adjust the laces where I wanted them but once I did, they were great. I have diabetics and neuropathy, so I have numbness in my feet. Wouldn’t notice it with these nice and soft with every step. my only complaint would be that the soul on the left shoe squeaks! Interestingly enough, it’s mostly when I’m outside, walking in damp or wet grass. I bought two pairs these and a pair of gray ones to replace two glycerin 22. They’ve been a great choice. I’ve been wearing Brooks shoes for probably 15 years now only disappointment I’ve had is the new ghost 18 or redesign was not comfortable.

Yeah, they are awesome. 51 years old, running since I was 14( Competitive XC, decades of mountain trails, and blah pavement). I have more 'hardware' in my body than I would like to admit and write about (remember mountains, pavement and water have zero emotions or concern about the body). I recently picked up a limited edition color way, its killer. What's with the price? Really... I have had 2 pairs of ghost and do not care for the fit, but that's me. The Glycerin is my favorite shoe, I have a pair of On (pssssfffft, they suck), asics keyano's that are decent, but these are my go to. The price is getting hard to stomach.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’ve owned more than 10 pairs of Brooks running shoes, including the Glycerin 21, 22, and now 23. Until this latest version, I had been a loyal Brooks customer and consistently recommended their shoes. After about two months of light use, the Glycerin 23 leaves my feet and legs noticeably fatigued and achy by the end of the day. This isn’t normal tiredness—it’s a persistent discomfort that I never experienced with previous Glycerin models. I’m not sure what changed between the 22 and 23, but the difference has been significant enough that I can no longer recommend the Glycerin line based on my experience with the 23.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Overall a pretty decent shoe. Feels a little heavy and inflexible overall but I’m hoping it changes as I break them in. The design feels a little outdated and quite chunky which I don’t really like but it is comfortable enough for quick little runs if I wanted to use them for that. I think this is a good option for someone just looking for walking shoes or shoes that might last a good amount of time but I wouldn’t really incorporate them into my training. In summary, good shoes but stiff and heavy.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Limited Edition Glycerin 23 is an excellent addition to the shoe line! It should be made available permanently to the line! It’s cooler , and just as comfortable. I like the looks of both of the styles, they almost don’t seem like the same shoe, until you put them on & wow, very comfortable! A very breathable upper & a soft comfortable midsole! The fit is nice offering just alittle more space, to accommodate my just a bit wider foot.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is for the 4E size, I think these shoes are overall pretty solid (Though I'd recommend ordering a half size up if possible for some extra toe room just in case if you're not able to try them out at a store). They feel quite good and fit my custom insole pretty well, and those are the biggest things I looked for especially with my flat feet. Overall, these are a pretty good 4E shoe, definitely felt quite premium when I walk and run in them. Price is quite hefty tho. I do hope that future 4E Glycerin shoes have more color choices. The price and color choices are why I give it a 4/5 instead of a 5/5.

The shoes fit nicely and provide good stability for my entire foot. They are stable and I particularly like the guide rails for walking. I am a walker and do not run at all. I am I guess an avid walker as I walk every day, rain or shine. Last week I put over 108 miles on these shoes and was disappointed in the amount of wear showing on the soles. They do not appear to be breaking down internally but I am concerned how they will hold up for the rest of the month. I am partial to Brooks shoes but often times am unable to find the shoes I want in 9 4E. I like to have two pairs so I can swap them out daily. I was unable to do that this go around. Hopefully the sole wear will level out.