Our verdict

Brooks Revel 4 Running Shoe Brooks has totally proved the hype around it! With its luxe comfort and a touch of pop, we found it to be a fun and lively workhorse that works perfectly for recovery days and long miles on the road. Overall, the zapatillas de running Brooks constitución ligera pie normal maratón talla 40.5 is a tried-and-true daily trainer that we identified to be a cozy and reliable pick for both beginners and seasoned road runners.

brooks ravenna 11 review Pros

  • Plush cushion
  • zapatillas de running Brooks asfalto grises
  • Responsive ride
  • Breathable for hot days
  • Tank-like build
  • Brooks England Satula Puristin Triple Rail
  • zapatillas de running Brooks neutro talla 43.5
  • Comfortable fit
  • Grippy on wet road and gravel

brooks ravenna 11 review Cons

  • Laces don't stay tied
  • Heel drop higher than advertised

Audience verdict

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Who should buy

We encourage you not to pass up on the zapatillas de running Brooks constitución ligera pie normal maratón talla 40.5 if you want a: 

  • comfy and great-value option for both beginners and running veterans  
  • Brooks Addiction 11 Womens

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At $160, it may not be the most affordable running shoe. However, if you want a shoe that screams comfort and durability, the Glycerin 20 is one of the best on the market that we have ever tested. 

Brooks-Glycerin-20-value-for-money

Who should NOT buy

If you're a sucker for responsiveness and speed, you can skip the zapatillas de running Brooks constitución ligera pie normal maratón talla 40.5. For a smoother, speed-oriented ride, you can go for the  zapatillas de running Brooks tope amortiguación pie arco bajo talla 46 instead. 

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brooks ravenna 11 review | Cushioning

Heel stack

The Glycerin 20 has a mighty heel stack height of 37.1 mm which is about 4 mm thicker than the average. Actually, only 16% of our lab-tested road shoes went past 37 mm in their stack heights.

That's an gross amount of cushioning and impact protection on the road!

Brooks-Glycerin-20-heel-stack

Test results
Glycerin 20 37.1 mm
Average 34.2 mm
Compared to 403 running shoes
Features Brooks england Harrier Sport Helmet
22.5 mm
Heel stack
46.3 mm

Forefoot stack

The forefoot, on the other hand, is a normcore. Our caliper shows a moderate 24.3 mm of stack height under the toes which is nearly the same as the average.

Brooks-Glycerin-20-forefoot-stack

Test results
Glycerin 20 24.3 mm
Average 25.6 mm
Compared to 403 running shoes
Features Brooks england Harrier Sport Helmet
13.7 mm
Forefoot stack
37.1 mm

Drop

The heel-to-toe drop turned out to be even bigger than claimed by the brand. We measured it at 12.8 mm, while the officially stated drop is 10 mm.

zapatillas de running Brooks constitución ligera pie normal maratón talla 40.5 drop

This heel elevation is perfect for beginners and heel-striking runners. However, for those who expect 10 mm precisely, a higher drop could be an unpleasant surprise!

Test results
Glycerin 20 12.8 mm
Average 8.6 mm
Compared to 403 running shoes
Features Brooks england Harrier Sport Helmet
-0.2 mm
Drop
16.1 mm

Midsole softness

Note: a low durometer measurement equals a soft material, whereas a high measurement means it's firm.

The best way to describe this Glycerin shoe is that it's the beast of comfort. We found the shoe's cushioning to be a major step up from the past versions. 

It's soft with a touch of bounce; it's definitely more fun to run in. Not to mention, it's not the type of plush that bottoms out.

Using our durometer, we found that the foam on the Glycerin 20 is on the softer end of the spectrum. At 20.0 HA, it is 20% softer than the average. 

Brooks-Glycerin-20-cushioning-softness-durometer

Test results
Glycerin 20 20.0 HA
Average 20.9 HA
Brooks England Sadeltaske Isle Of Wight Medium 1.
Compared to 330 running shoes
Features Brooks england Harrier Sport Helmet
8.5 HA
Midsole softness (soft to firm)
35.0 HA

Barneys Ny X Brooks Bny Sole Series (%)

The shoe's foam also doesn't get much firmer in cold temperatures. After 20 minutes in the freezer, it only firmed up by 23%. Some shoes get up to 60% firmer in the same test. 

Brooks-Glycerin-20-freezer-test-cushioning

Test results
Glycerin 20 23%
Average 25%
Compared to 330 running shoes
Features Brooks england Harrier Sport Helmet
0%
Barneys Ny X Brooks Bny Sole Series
63%

Insole thickness

To accompany the shoe's above-average midsole, Brooks also used a thicker-than-average insole for the Glycerin 20. Our caliper shows 5.5 mm which is a millimeter thicker than the average.

Brooks-Glycerin-20-insole

Test results
Glycerin 20 5.5 mm
Average 4.4 mm
Compared to 399 running shoes
Features Brooks england Harrier Sport Helmet
1.5 mm
Insole thickness
7.3 mm

Size and fit

Size

zapatillas de running Brooks constitución ligera pie normal maratón talla 40.5 is true to size (1193 votes).

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1 size air ½ size air True to size ½ size large 1 size large
Compared to 382 running shoes
Features Brooks england Harrier Sport Helmet
½ size air
Slightly air
True to size
Slightly large
½ size large

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It's just the right fit. We found the Brooks GLycerin 20 to be comfortably snug and our medium-width feet never felt constricted in the shoe. 

Brooks-Glycerin-20-fit

The fact the Glycerin 20 is 2 mm narrower than average didn't make it less comfortable. Our caliper shows 95.9 mm in the widest part of the forefoot.

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Test results
Glycerin 20 95.9 mm
Average 98.5 mm
Compared to 370 running shoes
Features Brooks england Harrier Sport Helmet
91.6 mm
zapatillas de running Brooks trail neutro talla 40.5
104.9 mm

Lacing

The laces on the zapatillas de running Brooks constitución ligera pie normal maratón talla 40.5 are a bit of a letdown. They tend to come undone mid-run which was never an issue with the past iterations.

Double-knotting is a must if you don't want to keep re-lacing them. 

Brooks-Glycerin-20-laces

Stability

Lateral stability test

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We believe that this is due to the shoe's moderately stiff build, semi-rigid heel counter, and wider-than-average platform.

Torsional rigidity

The zapatillas de running Brooks constitución ligera pie normal maratón talla 40.5 is not so easy to twist torsionally. In our manual assessment, we rated its torsional stiffness at 3. That is on a 1-5 scale where 5 is the stiffest.

We find it a very welcome touch of support for mildly pronating and tired feet.

Test results
Glycerin 20 3
Average 3.4
Compared to 382 running shoes
Features Brooks england Harrier Sport Helmet
1
Torsional rigidity
5

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The shoe also has an amply padded heel collar which has a medium level of stiffness. In our manual test, we rated it as 3 out of 5 (5 being the stiffest).

We found that it helps to hold the Angeles a little better and more securely than the average neutral shoe.

Test results
Glycerin 20 3
Average 2.9
Compared to 366 running shoes
Features Brooks england Harrier Sport Helmet
1
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5

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Based on our caliper measurements, it is 4 mm wider than the average in the forefoot (117.4 mm).

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Test results
Glycerin 20 117.4 mm
Average 114.1 mm
Compared to 404 running shoes
Features Brooks england Harrier Sport Helmet
102.2 mm
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126.9 mm

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The shoe's heel also flaunts a wider-than-average platform. At 94.2 mm, it is wider than the usual by 4 mm, just like the forefoot.

zapatillas de running Brooks constitución ligera pie normal maratón talla 40.5 midsole heel width

But if you do have flat feet and/or overpronation, we recommend going for the shoe's stability version, the Треккинговые brooks cascadia 10 trail running shoes. brooks cascadia 13 w trail.

Test results
Glycerin 20 94.2 mm
Average 90.6 mm
Compared to 404 running shoes
Features Brooks england Harrier Sport Helmet
70.8 mm
Brooks Ghost 14 Running Shoes Lila
106.6 mm

Flexibility / Stiffness

Because of its high stack and pretty thick outsole, the zapatillas de running Brooks constitución ligera pie normal maratón talla 40.5 loses a bit in the flexibility department.

However, based on our force gauge measurement, it still remains slightly more flexible than the average. It still takes less force to bend the Glycerin 20 to a 30-degree angle (12.9N) than it takes a road shoe on average.

zapatillas de running Brooks constitución ligera pie normal maratón talla 40.5 Flexibility / Stiffness
Test results
Glycerin 20 12.9N
Average 15.6N
Compared to 124 running shoes
Features Brooks england Harrier Sport Helmet
4.6N
Flexibility <> Stiffness
28.5N

Weight

The Glycerin 20 looks bulky with all the cushion it gets. However, on foot, it's the total opposite. It feels light and IS lighter than ever. 

Brooks-Glycerin-20-lightweight

Tipping the scale at 10.5 oz (297g) in a men's US size 9, the Glycerin is about half an ounce heavier than the shoes of its kind. For reference, the average weight of daily trainers with a heel stack of 37+ mm is 9.9 oz (281g).

Test results
Glycerin 20 10.48 oz (297g)
Average 9.38 oz (266g)
Compared to 404 running shoes
Features Brooks england Harrier Sport Helmet
5.61 oz (159g)
Weight
12.59 oz (357g)

Breathability

During warm days, we found that the shoe remains light and breezy. The upper doesn't restrict air and our feet didn't feel toasty at all. We can readily recommend the shoe for summer runs.

See how easily the smoke passes through the fabric in our breathability test below. On a 1-5 scale, where 5 is the most breathable, this Brooks shoe gets a 4.

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Test results
Glycerin 20 4
Average 3.8
Compared to 333 running shoes
Features Brooks england Harrier Sport Helmet
1
Breathability
5

Durability

Outsole hardness

Looking at our durometer measurement, we give a nod of approval to the shoe's outsole hardness. At 79.5 HC, it is just as hard as the other road shoe outsoles on average.

zapatillas de running Brooks constitución ligera pie normal maratón talla 40.5 outsole hardness

Harder rubbers typically take longer to wear out, so we anticipate at least 400 miles from this Brooks shoe.

Test results
Glycerin 20 79.5 HC
Average 79.7 HC
Brooks England Sadeltaske Isle Of Wight Medium 1.
Compared to 384 running shoes
Features Brooks england Harrier Sport Helmet
56.1 HC
Outsole hardness
93.0 HC

brooks ravenna 11 review | Outsole thickness

The Glycerin 20 also has a good amount of rubber that will help the grip last a while. Using our caliper, we measured the outsole to be 3.5 mm thick, which is the average thickness for road running shoes.

Brooks-Glycerin-20-outsole-thickness

Test results
Glycerin 20 3.5 mm
Average 3.2 mm
Compared to 401 running shoes
Features Brooks england Harrier Sport Helmet
1.0 mm
Outsole thickness
6.0 mm

Misc

Grip / Traction

Our test runs showed that the Glycerin 20 sticks well on pavement, gravel, and slick surfaces pretty well!

zapatillas de running Brooks constitución ligera pie normal maratón talla 40.5 grip

Tongue padding

Upon step-in, our feet were welcomed with plush padding from the heel and Angeles collar. On top of this, the tongue remained cozy with its amply padded design. Even better, we felt like it stepped up the shoe's lockdown and security.

The tongue is indeed generously padded on the Glycerin 20. Our caliper shows that it is 7.8 mm thick, while the average for running shoes is 5.8 mm.

Brooks-Glycerin-20-tongue-thickness

Test results
Glycerin 20 7.8 mm
Average 5.8 mm
Compared to 401 running shoes
Features Brooks england Harrier Sport Helmet
0.4 mm
Tongue padding
14.2 mm

zapatillas de running Brooks constitución ligera pie normal maratón talla 40.5 vs. 19

To cut a long story short, the Glycerin 20 from Brooks is definitely a better version than the 19. The following changes helped to make it happen: 

  • Brooks Zapatillas Running Levitate StealthFit 5: The new midsole compound amps up comfort even more. Even better, it sheds off a few grams. 
  • More pep: Apart from elevating comfort, the midsole also makes the Glycerin bouncy, making the ride a lot more enjoyable than before. 
  • Brooks England Motxilla Pickwick S 13L: In the outsole, there's plenty of rubber coverage. And for better grip, the flex grooves have also been revamped. 
  • Added comfort: Midsole aside, the upper is also more padded in the heel and the tongue. These do not only make the shoe cozier; they also better the support.

Brooks-Glycerin-20-lab-review

Other versions of the Glycerin 20

Apart from the standard zapatillas de running Brooks constitución ligera pie normal maratón talla 40.5, there are three other versions of Glycerin 20, including: 

  • zapatillas de running Brooks constitución ligera pie normal maratón talla 40.5 StealthFit - It is a sleeker, snugger version of the standard Glycerin 20. 
  • Brooks Треккинговые brooks cascadia 10 trail running shoes - It is the Glycerin 20's Go-To-Stability version, perfect for mild to moderate overpronators (whose feet roll inward excessively). 
  • Brooks Треккинговые brooks cascadia 10 trail running shoes StealthFit - Like the Glycerin 20 StealthFit, it has a more foot-conforming wrap than the regular GTS version.

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