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Brooks Glycerin 21
Features
The Brooks Glycerin 21 provides you with miles and miles of softness and comfort.
This plush shoe is optimized for your comfort by being lightweight, responsive, durable and cushioned. Whether you are on your feet all day for work, enjoying a daily walk or training for a marathon, the Brooks Glycerin 21 transforms your experience, making the pavement feel softer and smoother as you put in the work. One reviewer in our Brooks Glycerin 21 review, describe the experience as "running in this shoe reminds me of jumping on a bed, with the same fun factor involved. It was plush and comfortable with just a bit of bounce back."
Details
- Upper - A new, engineered warp knit upper improves the fit and feel on your foot. It is breathable and flexible, while still being soft and secure.
- Midsole - the new nitrogen-infused DNA LOFT v3 is added to the Glycerin and there is even more of it to give you a plush, durable and responsive ride. A broad platform makes sure you have smooth heel-to-toe transitions.
- Outsole - New RoadTrack rubber on the outsole is lightweight, durable and includes recycled silica.
Tech Specs | Brooks Glycerin 21 |
Weight | 8.8 oz (W), 9.8 oz (M) |
Heel-to-toe drop | 10 mm |
Stack height | Heel: 28 mm / Forefoot: 18 mm |
Category | Neutral |
Use | Everyday training |
What’s New
Brooks made the new Glycerin softer and more sustainable. They added DNA Loft v3, a nitrogen-infused foam that is lightweight, responsive and durable. Designers added 2mm of the cushioning to make it plusher and more comfortable over the long haul.
A new warp knit upper improved the breathability, fit and feel of the shoe and the new RoadTack Rubber includes recycled silica, is lightweight and durable. The recycled materials in the shoe are the equivalent of five plastic water bottles.
Who It’s Best For
Why You’ll Love It





Read More in Our Brooks Glycerin 21 Review

Brooks Glycerin 21 Review
The Brooks Glycerin has always been known for its luxuriously plush midsole, but Brooks designers upped the ante this year with an added two millimeters of DNA Loft v3 foam underfoot.