Running Shoes Buying Guide

Cushioned and comfortable trainers, these Brooks shoes will make the miles melt away. DNA Tuned foam helps you land with max softness and spring forward with ultimate ease.




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View the Brooks Glycerin Product LineView all Brooks Women's Road-Running Shoes| Best Use | Running |
|---|---|
| Running Shoe Support | Neutral |
| Running Shoe Cushioning | Maximum Cushion |
| Heel-to-Toe Drop (mm) | 6 |
| Heel Stack Height (mm) | 45 |
| Forefoot Stack Height (mm) | 39 |
| Footwear Height | Ankle |
| Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
| Upper | Triple jacquard air-mesh |
| Midsole | DNA Tuned foam |
| Outsole | Rubber |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 4.4 oz. |
| 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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I’ve dealt with loads of shin issues in the past while training as a distance runner, and the glycerin max was like a breath of fresh air and felt amazing to run in. I was excited to try out the glycerin max 2 which originally seemed to work well- but after about a month of use I can say I will never run in them again. The heel is super low leaving instability when taking fast turns and the cushioning in the heel is not flat which has left me with pain in both of my Achilles heel. I really wanted to love these but they are nothing like the original. I can no longer find the original glycerin max in my size and will be transition back into wearing the ghost max.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] So sad these didn’t work out for me bc I was so excited about the color. I got the sensation of blisters coming in on the inside of my arch after a 5 mile run and then on my second run the blisters came in and were angry at mile six and had to do the rest of my 18 mile run with blisters. They are much harder too and I was also getting toe pain towards the end of my run. I decided to return them because my regular glycerin did not do this to me at all.
Please go back to the first glycerin max so much better than these These don’t compare
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The original v.1 was THE BEST running shoe I’ve ever run in, recommended it to all my friends and family. The new version (#2) is much firmer. I’m not sure why you would create a firmer version of the best plush shoe/: there are already so many firm running shoes on the market, I thought that was the point of the max cushion. If anything I thought v2 might be more plush. The rocker in v2 is completely different as well. So sad. Going to switch to Nike’s Vomero Premium for now until the glycerine max 3 comes out, with the hope it’ll return to something similar to the original v1.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Huge fan of the Glycerin line and this one doesn’t disappoint. A little more flow than the original max with the same great cushion. Love it for my recovery and easy runs
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've tested out and wanted to buy the OG, but could not find them in-stock in my size, so I figured these would be similar. However, these are definitely a different shoe. For a max cushion shoe that I wanted to use as a recovery/long run shoe, they felt very stiff and heavy and could not put more than 0.5 miles in it without having major arch-pain. The rocker also felt like it got moved farther forward making it less effective for me. Usually I can relegate a shoe I don't love for easy runs or even just walking, but I think I will have to trash these almost-new shoes.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Best running shoes . The first ones were great but these are amazing . 100% recommended for runners
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Much improved from the Glycerin Max (1). I tried and returned the first edition but these have been perfect. I’m currently navigating running in a much heavier body after kids and these absorbed so much of the extra impact and have been incredibly comfortable. Unlike the first edition though they do not feel like heavy boats on your feet. They still have a bit of a rock forward and smooth feel. Honestly I find these to be perfect for those needing to relieve the impact of pounding. These are great for everyday runs and long runs. I would say if you’re looking for a walking shoe this may not be it and the Ghost Max would be preferable for walking. As in all running shoes I sized up half a size from my daily shoes and they fit perfect.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great for standing when working. Toe box is too narrow. Not cushioned enough for long walks. Prefer Ghost Max3
I loved my glycerin Mac originals. They were so comfortable and absorbent that they quickly became my favorite shoe… My everyday shoe. So when the glycerin max twos were released, I knew I wanted to get a pair. I loved the look and color of the pair I chose, but the moment I put them on and stood up I knew that the cushioning was not the same. I was fairly disappointed because it was not what I was expecting. I probably won’t buy another pair if they don’t have the same absorbency as the original glycerin Max.