Customer Reviews Brooks Glycerin 22
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87%"Felt true to size"
97%"Felt true to width"
87%"Moderate arch support"
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Best Glycerin ever in my opinion. A little higher stack but not bulky, great spring back on runs, and great support while walking. True to size, my usual 9.5 in running shoes. Great lockdown and soft step in feel but not like you're running in sand. Highly recommended. Will switch off with this shoe and my Hoka Bondi 9.
I'd also recommend:
Hoka
LB, Zappos Customer,
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After ordering 2 other Brooks sneakers I ordered these and they are the most comfortable. They have good support for long walks and plenty of toe room. I wear a size 8 or 8 wide depending on the style, I got these in a wide and I am glad I did. I wish there sneakers were more stylish and colorful, I would definitely recommend.
Judie, Zappos Customer,
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The Glycerin 22's are great.. I like the Glycerin 20's, almost a perfect fit for my foot. The Glycerin 21's I have, my only complaints , the height of the toe box was a little shallower so it rubbed on the top of my middle toe when I first got them. After I wore them awhile, the mesh stretched out enough that they were comfortable. The base of the Glycerin 21's seemed wider, good for stability, but didn't work well with the gas peddle and brake in my car..The Width, I kept hitting the edge of the break pedal with the shoe while my foot was on the gas peddle. The Glycerin 22's toe box depth seems to be more like the 20's, plus the shoe base width is more in line with the 20's. Works better driving. I am sure Brooks didn't consider the impact on driving of a wider based shoe. I would like to see more colors come in this spring and summer for the Glycerin 22.
Janice, Zappos Customer,
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I have worn Brooks Ghost for quite a few years. I recently started experiencing some plantar fasciitis in my right foot. I tried Glycerin in an effort to get more cushioning, and so far it has worked. I run 5 miles three times a week. I wear an 8 in regular shoes and usually go up to a size 9 in running shoes. I had to go to a 9.5 in this shoe.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I'm not a runner but I love these shoes. I have issues with plantar fasciitis and achilles tendinitis and these shoes really help with all the padding. My feet swell, so I appreciate the wide width. This is my second pair of Brooks Glycerins. They are great shoes.
Kathryn, Zappos Customer,
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Love the redesign. Felt a bit wider than the Glycerin 21. Color is nice. More of a dark, blu-purple instead of a royal purple.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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First a note: I am not a runner. I'm a retiree with knee and hip osteoarthritis and an artificial hip, so walking is my major exercise.
I became a fan of Brooks Glycerin with the 20 model. Tried 21s, but they had too narrow a toe box for me. The 22 returned to what I enjoyed about the 20s (I have 2 pair): Perfect fit for my 10.5W feet, with cushioning that cradles my various foot issues (bunions, corns, and hammertoes) and sensitive soles. I replaced my most worn pair of 20s with these 21s and am very happy with them. Will be taking them on vacation for long sight-seeing walks.
Mary, Zappos Customer,
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Thanks Brooks for making wide width shoe for women. Really great all around.
Fran, Zappos Customer,
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Love these shoes I usually wear Ghost so glad I got these. I use them for everyday shoes.
I'd also recommend:
Brooks Ghost
Julie, Zappos Customer,
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Have been wearing size 9 regular width for years. Recent changes to Brook's toe-box (at least with Glycerin) made my last pair (Glycerin 21) much too tight on the right foot - I purchased the 22 model in wide width - and they fit like a dream!
Terri, Zappos Customer,
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Very light weight and comfortable. I put them on as soon as I got them, and then walked almost 2 miles. My feet felt like I was walking on air. I'm getting ready to order another pair.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Reviewed at Brooks Running - United States
The 22 has the final touch / needed feature, the hook at the end makes putting on the shoe much easier. The base is very supportive yet not too bulky, light enough to have good movement in the feet. nicely done. great for walking few miles a week.
Qsimd,
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As my previous Brookes shoe had changed, I felt the need to shop in store for a fit. When I tried the Glycerin GTS 22, I knew immediately this was the perfect one for me. If you need a roomy toe box, stabilizing, and great cushioning, this shoe offers it all. I wear a medium width and it is true to width. Recently dealing with plantar fasciitis this shoe provides enough cushion that enables me to continue my routine. Love, love this shoe!
Anonymous,
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Cushioning is great. However the ankle collar must be higher than previous versions. The collar rubs on my ankle bone and makes it quite sore. I have worn Glycerins and Ghosts for several years and never had this issue. Searching for an alternative as these will not work for me.
Anonymous,
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Run a smidgen smaller and narrower than 21s, i bought my normal size 9B at first but my feet were screaming just a couple miles in. I exchanged for a 9.5D, which fit great!
The stiffer forefoot foam is a major improvement! Less pillowy, more springy.
Sarah B,
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These are my first pair of Brooks and I am so impressed! I love everything about them. They are so comfortable, the cushioning is great, the color and style are perfect and I have gotten so many compliments on them. I normally only wear all black shoes so this is a switch up for me.
Anonymous,
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These are the bounties, comfiest running shoes I've ever owned. I wear a women's extra wide 9.5, and I have flat feet that pronate. I highly recommend these. I just wish there were as many color options as the regular fit and ghost series.
Anonymous,
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It is a challenge to find shoes that fit and are comfortable because of my extra wide, narrow heeled feet. They are so comfortable for walking and with 71 year old feet, comfort is required.
Anonymous,
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I went to REI to try on all the new brooks/hokas, as it seems updates on shoes have been so significant recently and I wanted the best.
Out of all 10+ pairs of shoes that I tried on, these were by far my favorite...
After running several times in them, I can say they are BY FAR the best shoes that I have used in the past 10 years.
I typically have pain in my shin and knees while running, and I have zero pain when I run with these. I have never felt so great while running. And I even got a half size too big (not sure how to fix that )
I am going to recommend these to everyone on the planet!! Absolutely incredible. Well done brooks. These are a breakthrough for runners!!
Also, I actually thought I hated all of the colors, but they really look great on as well!
Bri H,
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Just the best. The cushion, the comfort, and all of the above. I have bad knees and started out with the Glycerin 21 which are great and I feel like the 22s are even better. These shoes have helped me so much with knee issues that they have made me fall in love with running but are also great for everyday wear!
Anonymous,
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I have huge bunions, high arches and narrow heels. I also have arthritic knees. I am not a runner but I do walk outdoors and/or work out on the elliptical indoors at least 5 miles every day. These highly cushioned and supportive shoes are one of the absolute best shoes Ive ever worn and believe me Ive tried a lot of shoe brands over the years. I do need the WIDE width however because of my twisty toes and prominent bunions. That said, I can be active and comfortable in these Glycerins for hours at a time in spite of my squirrelly feet.
My one complaint: WHY doesnt Brooks make more colors in the WIDE width for women? WHY not be better than all those other brands that make only the ugliest colors in their womens WIDE shoes, if they even bother to offer wide widths at all? If Brooks offered more color ways in Glycerins for us active women with wider feet, Id buy more pairs.
Anonymous,
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I have been wearing Brooks Glycerin for about 10 years and this is the worse design. Brooks has taken a great shoe, one which I could take out of the box and wear for miles, and redesigned it into a completely different fit. For me, the comfortable cushioned back of the ankle is gone, the sole of the shoe makes a tap tap clicking sound on hard surfaces with every single step, the toe box is uncomfortable and squeezes my little toe. I am so disappointed!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Kayano are my normal shoe of choice. This one is comparable. Beautiful shoe and so comfortable. I wanted this one for my sometimes work shoe. Ultimately went with the slightly less but still highly functional 21 version as it was on sale for much less. I will be back for this one though. It is perfection.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Bouncy and comfortable right out of the box. I run mostly on pavement and concrete sidewalks in NYC so I appreciate the nice cushion this shoe provides. I ordered a half size up from my regular shoe size.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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So happy with my purchase! My first pair of Brooks were the Ghost Max 2 that I purchased from a uniform sale at my work (I’m a nurse) & the second I put my foot into the shoes I knew I had to have them! I’ve had Nike, Adidas, New Balance & On Clouds and nothing compares to the comfort & support I get from my Brooks! I still love my Ghost Max but I wanted to try out different styles of Brooks but thought nothing could compare to the comfort of the Ghost Max but I can now say Glycerin is just as comfortable and actually may be a tad more supportive! I’m flat footed and did end up trying these on in store prior to purchasing so I knew what size to order & how they’d fit (which is true to size) I’m loving the newer styles & colors Brooks is making and this neutral beige tan is everything!!!
Emily, Zappos Customer,
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