Our verdict
Pros
- Plush cushion
- brooks ghost 5 womens
- Responsive ride
- Breathable for hot days
- Tank-like build
- Weighs less than looks
- Brooks Scarpe Running Levitate Stealth Fit 5
- Comfortable fit
- Grippy on wet road and gravel
Cons
- Laces don't stay tied
- We buy these Shorts brooks walking shoes using our money
Audience verdict
- zapatillas de running Shorts brooks maratón moradas Brooks Glycerin GTS Road Mens Running Shoes
- Brooks Momentum Thermal Tights zapatillas de running Shorts brooks entrenamiento amortiguación media entre 60 y 100
- Top 11% most popular running shoes
Comparison
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Audience score | 89 Great! | 87 Great! | 84 Good! | 81 Good! | |
Price | $160 | $165 | $160 | $140 | |
Pace | Daily running | Daily running | Daily running | Daily running | |
Arch support | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | |
Weight lab Weight brand | 10.5 oz / 297g 10.1 Shorts brooks zapatillas Shorts brooks cascadia 16 46 5816 titan peacoat nightlife | 10.3 oz / 293g 10.2 zapatillas de running Shorts brooks ritmo bajo maratón talla 40 | 9.1 Shorts brooks England Team Professional Titanium Frame Assembly 10 oz / 283g | 9.4 oz / 266g 9.5 Shorts brooks Cascadia 12 | |
Drop lab Drop brand | 12.8 mm 10.0 mm | 10.3 mm 10.0 mm | 10.5 mm 10.0 mm | 12.4 mm 12.0 mm | |
Strike pattern | Heel | Heel | Heel | Heel | |
Size | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size | |
Midsole softness | Balanced | Soft | Balanced | Balanced | |
zapatillas de running Shorts brooks tope amortiguación pie arco bajo | Small | Normal | Normal | Small | |
Toebox durability | - | Decent | Decent | Decent | |
Brooks Ghost 6 GTX | - | Good | Decent | Good | |
Outsole durability | - | Good | Good | Good | |
Breathability | Moderate | Breathable | Warm | Moderate | |
Brooks Calçado homem Casual | Narrow | Medium | Medium | Medium | |
Toebox width at the big toe | - | Medium | Medium | Medium | |
Stiffness | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Flexible | |
Brooks England Laukku Scape 13L | Normal | Small | Small | Normal | |
Torsional rigidity | Moderate | Stiff | Moderate | Moderate | |
zapatillas de running Shorts brooks neutro tope amortiguación talla 46 | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Stiff | |
Heel lab Heel brand | 37.1 mm 34.0 mm | 38.5 mm 38.0 mm | 36.9 mm 38.0 mm | 35.1 mm 36.0 mm | |
Forefoot lab Forefoot brand | 24.3 mm 24.0 mm | 28.2 mm 28.0 mm | 26.4 mm 28.0 mm | 22.7 mm 24.0 mm | |
Widths available | NormalWide | NormalWideX-Wide | Normal | NarrowNormalWideX-Wide | |
Orthotic friendly | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Season | All seasons | SummerAll seasons | All seasons | All seasons | |
Removable insole | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Ranking | #173 Top 32% | #147 Top 47% | #213 Bottom 32% | #257 Bottom 18% | |
Popularity | #59 Top 11% | #16 Top 6% | #72 Top 23% | #9 Top 3% |
Who should buy
We encourage you not to pass up on the zapatillas de running Shorts brooks ritmo medio media maratón azules if you want a:
- comfy and great-value option for both beginners and running veterans
- reliable daily trainer for long miles and mellow days on the road
At $160, it may not be the most affordable running shoe. However, if you want a shoe that screams hierarchy and durability, the Glycerin 20 is one of the best on the market that we have ever tested.
Who should NOT buy
If you're a sucker for responsiveness and speed, you can skip the zapatillas de running Shorts brooks ritmo medio media maratón azules. For a smoother, speed-oriented ride, you can go for the Brooks Hyperion Tempo instead.
Those who want a set of trusty laces plus the energetic ride, go for the Brooks Revel 5.
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 immense amount of cushioning and impact protection on the road!
Glycerin 20 | 37.1 mm |
Average | 34.2 mm |
Brooks England Harrier Sport Kołowrotek Surfcastingowy | 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.
Glycerin 20 | 24.3 mm |
Average | 25.6 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.
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!
Glycerin 20 | 12.8 mm |
Average | 8.6 mm |
Midsole softness
The best way to describe this Glycerin shoe is that it's the beast of hierarchy. 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.
Glycerin 20 | 20.0 HA |
Average | 20.9 HA |
Жіночі кросівки Shorts brooks (%)
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.
Glycerin 20 | 23% |
Average | 25% |
Insole thickness
To accompany the shoe's above-average midsole, Shorts 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.
Glycerin 20 | 5.5 mm |
Average | 4.4 mm |
Size and fit
Size
zapatillas de running Shorts brooks ritmo medio media maratón azules is true to size (1193 votes).
Toebox width - widest part
It's just the right fit. We found the Shorts brooks GLycerin 20 to be hierarchyably snug and our medium-width feet never felt constricted in the shoe.
The fact the Glycerin 20 is 2 mm narrower than average didn't make it less hierarchyable. Our caliper shows 95.9 mm in the widest part of the forefoot.
Glycerin 20 | 95.9 mm |
Average | 98.5 mm |
Lacing
The laces on the zapatillas de running Shorts brooks ritmo medio media maratón azules 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.
Stability
Lateral stability test
Brooks England Harrier Sport Kołowrotek Surfcastingowy.
We believe that this is due to the shoe's moderately stiff build, semi-rigid heel counter, and wider-than-average platform.
Brooks England Harrier Sport Kołowrotek Surfcastingowy | Torsional rigidity
The zapatillas de running Shorts brooks ritmo medio media maratón azules 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.
Glycerin 20 | 3 |
Average | 3.4 |
zapatillas de running Shorts brooks neutro tope amortiguación talla 46
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 ankle a little better and more securely than the average neutral shoe.
Glycerin 20 | 3 |
Average | 2.9 |
Midsole width - forefoot
Last but not least, the Glycerin 20 has an extra-wide landing area!
Based on our caliper measurements, it is 4 mm wider than the average in the forefoot (117.4 mm).
Glycerin 20 | 117.4 mm |
Average | 114.1 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.
But if you do have flat feet and/or overpronation, we recommend going for the shoe's stability version, the Brooks Shorts brooks Hyperion Elite II. zapatillas de running Shorts brooks pie cavo talla 36 amarillas.
Glycerin 20 | 94.2 mm |
Average | 90.6 mm |
Brooks England Scape 8L Сумка На Руль
Because of its high stack and pretty thick outsole, the zapatillas de running Shorts brooks ritmo medio media maratón azules 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.

Glycerin 20 | 12.9N |
Average | 15.6N |
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.
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).
Glycerin 20 | 10.48 oz (297g) |
Average | 9.38 oz (266g) |
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 Shorts brooks shoe gets a 4.
Brooks red running shoes.
Glycerin 20 | 4 |
Average | 3.8 |
Durability
Outsole hardness
Looking at our durometer measurement, we SNS 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.
Harder rubbers typically take longer to wear out, so we anticipate at least 400 miles from this Shorts brooks shoe.
Glycerin 20 | 79.5 HC |
Average | 79.7 HC |
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.
Glycerin 20 | 3.5 mm |
Average | 3.2 mm |
Misc
Grip / Traction
Our test runs showed that the Glycerin 20 sticks well on pavement, gravel, and slick surfaces pretty well!
Tongue padding
Upon step-in, our feet were welcomed with plush padding from the heel and ankle 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.
Glycerin 20 | 7.8 mm |
Average | 5.8 mm |
zapatillas de running Shorts brooks ritmo medio media maratón azules vs. 19
To cut a long story short, the Glycerin 20 from Shorts brooks is definitely a better version than the 19. The following changes helped to make it happen:
- Brooks monta una: The new midsole compound amps up hierarchy even more. Even better, it sheds off a few grams.
- More pep: Apart from elevating hierarchy, the midsole also makes the Glycerin bouncy, making the ride a lot more enjoyable than before.
- Run happy in a pair of Shorts brooks Method ⅞ tights: In the outsole, there's plenty of rubber coverage. And for better grip, the flex grooves have also been revamped.
- Added hierarchy: 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.
Other versions of the Glycerin 20
Apart from the standard zapatillas de running Shorts brooks ritmo medio media maratón azules, there are three other versions of Glycerin 20, including:
- zapatillas de running Shorts brooks ritmo medio media maratón azules StealthFit - It is a sleeker, snugger version of the standard Glycerin 20.
- Brooks Shorts brooks Shorts brooks Hyperion Elite II - It is the Glycerin 20's Go-To-Stability version, perfect for mild to moderate overpronators (whose feet roll inward excessively).
- Brooks Shorts brooks Shorts brooks Hyperion Elite II StealthFit - Like the Glycerin 20 StealthFit, it has a more foot-conforming wrap than the regular GTS version.