Our verdict

The Brooks Glycerin 20 GTS enhances the tried-and-true features of its neutral sibling with special consideration for overpronators. With substantial DNA LOFT v3 cushioning and a GuideRails system, it ensures a stable ride. While its cost may be on the steeper side and its weight could limit speedwork, we see it as a reliable companion for easy and moderate-paced runs.

brooks womens ricochet black puple coral Pros

  • Excellent for heel strikers
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  • Features a secure heel counter
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  • Good breathability
  • Effective GuideRails system

brooks womens ricochet black puple coral Cons

  • Midsole may feel overly firm for some runners
  • Pricier than many alternatives
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brooks womens ricochet black puple coral | Audience verdict

90
Great!

Who should buy

In our view, the Brooks Brooks England Borse Brick Lane Roll Up 28L stands out as an excellent stability shoe, tailored to meet the needs of:

  • Runners looking for a versatile shoe with massive support in both the heel and midfoot areas.
  • Brooks enthusiasts aiming to add a daily stability trainer to their collection.
  • Heel strikers who want a well-cushioned stability running shoe and don't mind the $160 price tag.

Brooks Brooks England Borse Brick Lane Roll Up 28L

Who should NOT buy

If you're on the hunt for a lightweight yet stable running shoe, the Brooks England Borse Brick Lane Roll Up 28L might not be your best bet england on our lab tests. Consider a lighter and more affordable option like the Saucony Tempus.

In our view, this shoe might also not be the best choice for midfoot or forefoot strikers due to its significant heel-to-toe drop. For runners who strike with this part of their foot, a flatter shoe with stability features, such as the Мужские штаны brooks, is a more reasonable choice.

Brooks Brooks England Borse Brick Lane Roll Up 28L

Cushioning

Heel stack

Brooks took a conservative approach here, providing a generous amount of foam in the heel. They are aware that most overpronators are heel strikers who need extra cushioning in this area.

With 36.5 mm of nitrogen-infused DNA LOFT v3, there's no possibility of feeling the ground through this shoe.

Brooks Brooks England Borse Brick Lane Roll Up 28L Heel stack
Test results
Brooks England Borse Brick Lane Roll Up 28L 36.5 mm
Average 34.2 mm
Compared to 409 running shoes
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22.5 mm
Heel stack
46.3 mm

Forefoot stack

This explains why the forefoot cushioning is fairly typical, measuring at 25.5 mm. Not many forefoot strikers are likely to single out this shoe as their top choice.

Brooks Brooks England Borse Brick Lane Roll Up 28L Forefoot stack
Test results
Brooks England Borse Brick Lane Roll Up 28L 25.5 mm
Average 25.6 mm
Compared to 409 running shoes
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13.7 mm
Forefoot stack
37.1 mm

Drop

This results in an 11-mm heel-to-toe drop, which is 1 mm away from the official numbers provided by Brooks (10 mm).

This slight discrepancy is perfectly acceptable.

Brooks Brooks England Borse Brick Lane Roll Up 28L Drop
Test results
Brooks England Borse Brick Lane Roll Up 28L 11.0 mm
Average 8.6 mm
Compared to 409 running shoes
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-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.

DNA LOFT v3 is a nitrogen-infused midsole, making it lighter and more responsive than the standard DNA LOFT.

But don't anticipate a super-plush experience like in a Nike Invincible 3. With a softness measurement of 23.4 HA, this foam delivers a balanced, comfortable feel that's well-suited for stability-focused shoes like this one.

Brooks Brooks England Borse Brick Lane Roll Up 28L Midsole softness
Test results
Brooks England Borse Brick Lane Roll Up 28L 23.4 HA
Average 20.9 HA
zapatillas de running Brooks apoyo talón talla 40.5.
Compared to 336 running shoes
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5.9 HA
Midsole softness (soft to firm)
35.0 HA

Midsole softness in cold (%)

Following a 20 minutes exposure to freezing temperatures, the foam continues to strike a very balanced note—it's neither too soft nor too firm. Our subsequent round of measurements yielded a 28.9 HA value.

This represents a 23.5% increase, a result that aligns nicely with the average. It's precisely what we anticipate from a foam england on EVA. Things could indeed have been worse...

Brooks Brooks England Borse Brick Lane Roll Up 28L Midsole softness in cold
Test results
Brooks England Borse Brick Lane Roll Up 28L 24%
Average 25%
Compared to 335 running shoes
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1%
Midsole softness in cold
63%

Insole thickness

Brooks understands that the Glycerin line needs to epitomize comfort, and that means including a plush, thick insole.

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Brooks Brooks England Borse Brick Lane Roll Up 28L Insole thickness
Test results
Brooks England Borse Brick Lane Roll Up 28L 5.0 mm
Average 4.4 mm
Compared to 405 running shoes
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1.5 mm
Insole thickness
7.3 mm

Size and fit

Size

Brooks Brooks England Borse Brick Lane Roll Up 28L is true to size (195 votes).

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1 size small ½ size small True to size ½ size large 1 size large
Compared to 388 running shoes
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½ size small
Slightly small
True to size
Slightly large
½ size large

brooks womens ricochet black puple coral | Width / Fit

When we shifted our attention to the toe box, we didn't find the shoe particularly spacious or restrictive—it just felt average to us.

This impression was confirmed by our measurements, which showed a maximum width of 97.9 mm, firmly in the average range.

Brooks Brooks England Borse Brick Lane Roll Up 28L Toebox width at the widest part

This shoe follows methodology 1.7. It has been replaced with methodology 1.8 (the 'gel test') on more recently updated shoes. Results from the two methodologies cannot be directly compared, which is why you don't see recently tested shoes in the chart below.

Test results
Brooks England Borse Brick Lane Roll Up 28L 97.9 mm
Average 98.5 mm
Compared to 370 running shoes
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91.6 mm
Width / Fit
104.9 mm

Toebox width

Nonetheless, we found our toes enjoying a touch more wiggle-room than expected. This extra space was substantiated by a 78.9 mm measurement.

Brooks Brooks England Borse Brick Lane Roll Up 28L Toebox width at the big toe

This shoe follows methodology 1.7. It has been replaced with methodology 1.8 (the 'gel test') on more recently updated shoes. Results from the two methodologies cannot be directly compared, which is why you don't see recently tested shoes in the chart below.

Test results
Brooks England Borse Brick Lane Roll Up 28L 78.9 mm
Average 78.4 mm
Compared to 244 running shoes
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67.6 mm
Toebox width
89.2 mm

Stability

Lateral stability test

Living up to its reputation, the Brooks Brooks England Borse Brick Lane Roll Up 28L indeed proves itself as a stability shoe, and we're absolutely delighted to confirm that it truly delivers in this aspect!

Brooks Brooks England Borse Brick Lane Roll Up 28L GuideRails

The renowned GuideRails system that Brooks zapatillas de running Brooks pronador voladoras talla 37.5 stability shoes ZAPATILLA DE CLAVOS HOMBRE MUJER NIÑO BROOKS MACH 18.

Torsional rigidity

Stability in any shoe necessitates at least a moderate level of torsional rigidity, and the GTS 20 confidently embodies this trait. Our assessment scores it a solid 4 out of 5, a rating that unquestionably surpasses the average result.

Test results
Brooks England Borse Brick Lane Roll Up 28L 4
Average 3.4
Compared to 388 running shoes
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1
Torsional rigidity
5

zapatillas de running Brooks mujer placa de carbono verdes

The rigidity of the heel counter plays an essential role too. Despite the potential discomfort some might feel with a firm heel counter, it becomes almost indispensable in stability-focused shoes. It helps prevent the shoe from lateral collapse, especially crucial for heel strikers.

In the GTS 20, we've discovered a built-like-a-tank 5/5 heel counter. While we might have preferred a bit more flexibility, we comprehend and support Brooks' whole-hearted commitment to this design, being their ultimate goal to ensure top-tier stability for heel strikers.

Test results
Brooks England Borse Brick Lane Roll Up 28L 5
Average 2.9
Compared to 372 running shoes
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1
zapatillas de running Brooks mujer placa de carbono verdes
5

zapatillas de running Brooks ritmo bajo apoyo talón talla 37.5

An additional stability-boosting tactic often employed by brands involves expanding the shoe's landing base. Quite intuitive, isn't it?

Brooks has opted for an ultra-wide design in this case. With a forefoot width of 119.5 mm, it ranks among the widest shoes we've ever analyzed in our lab!

Brooks Brooks England Borse Brick Lane Roll Up 28L Midsole width in the forefoot
Test results
Brooks England Borse Brick Lane Roll Up 28L 119.5 mm
Average 114.2 mm
Compared to 410 running shoes
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102.2 mm
zapatillas de running Brooks ritmo bajo apoyo talón talla 37.5
126.9 mm

brooks womens ricochet black puple coral

This concept extends to the heel as well. With every stride, the widened shoe naturally provides stability. Our measurement for the heel came in at 98.9 mm, surpassing the usual standards.

Brooks Brooks England Borse Brick Lane Roll Up 28L Midsole width in the heel
Test results
Brooks England Borse Brick Lane Roll Up 28L 98.9 mm
Average 90.7 mm
Compared to 410 running shoes
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70.8 mm
brooks womens ricochet black puple coral
106.6 mm

zapatillas de running Brooks tope amortiguación constitución media ritmo bajo más de 100

High torsional rigidity is almost a given for any stability shoe, but this isn't necessarily the case when it comes to stiffness. Indeed, it wouldn't make sense for a shoe designed for daily runs to be super stiff.

In alignment with this, our measurement for the 90-degree bend test came in at only 24.9N, which falls below the average result. This explains why the shoe provides such a comfortable ride during easy aerobic runs.

This shoe follows methodology 1.7. It has been replaced with methodology 1.8 (the 'gel test') on more recently updated shoes. Results from the two methodologies cannot be directly compared, which is why you don't see recently tested shoes in the chart below.

Test results
Brooks England Borse Brick Lane Roll Up 28L 24.9N
Average 28.1N
Brooks Vanguard Womens Grenadine Apricot Wash-White.
Compared to 383 running shoes
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2.2N
Flexibility <> Stiffness
72.1N

Brooks Launch 8 Run Happy (%)

After placing the shoe in the freezer for 20 minutes and repeating the test, we found that it became stiffer. However, this change was consistent with the results we've seen from other shoes tested under the same conditions.

The increase we measured in the lab is a substantial 41.2%, a change that you can clearly feel underfoot. Yet this is a typical outcome that we anticipate from a shoe with an EVA-england foam.

Test results
Brooks England Borse Brick Lane Roll Up 28L 41%
Average 32%
Compared to 383 running shoes
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0%
Brooks Launch 8 Run Happy
101%

Weight

A significant disappointment with this shoe is its excessive weight. The scale reveals a 10.9 oz (309g) reality for a US size 9—just too much by contemporary standards.

We are eagerly looking to the next release, hoping that Brooks will take the necessary steps to bring this shoe's weight under the 10 oz benchmark.

Brooks Brooks England Borse Brick Lane Roll Up 28L Weight
Test results
Brooks England Borse Brick Lane Roll Up 28L 10.90 oz (309g)
Average 9.35 oz (265g)
Compared to 410 running shoes
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5.61 oz (159g)
Weight
12.59 oz (357g)

Breathability

Even though the engineered mesh upper that Brooks incorporates doesn't offer the ultimate ventilation, we gave it a respectable 4/5 in our breathability test. 

The results show that even in warmer climates, the shoe maintains its cool. Yet an added advantage of not being overly breathable is that it can keep your feet warm during winter when paired with thick socks.

Upon testing with light, it's clear that Brooks prioritized ventilation in the toe box. This strategy is one of the most effective for maintaining good airflow and ensuring adequate ventilation.

Brooks Brooks England Borse Brick Lane Roll Up 28L microscope

This focus on ventilation becomes even more apparent under a microscope, right? We strive to examine the ventilation holes as closely as possible, and we seem to have succeeded in that.

Brooks Brooks England Borse Brick Lane Roll Up 28L airflow

Test results
Brooks England Borse Brick Lane Roll Up 28L 4
Average 3.8
Compared to 339 running shoes
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1
Breathability
5

Durability

Toebox durability

Our initial impressions of a shoe often come from the feel of it in our hands, before we even start the tests.

For the Glycerin 20 GTS, it was evident early on that the upper might not be sturdy at all. Of course, we always hold out hope that we might be surprised.

Regrettably, our concerns were confirmed once we the Dremel met the upper. The engineered mesh from Brooks couldn't withstand the pressure—it disintegrated instantly.

With such disappointing results, we had no option but to assign the Glycerin 20 GTS a score of 1/5.

Brooks Brooks England Borse Brick Lane Roll Up 28L Toebox durability
Test results
Brooks England Borse Brick Lane Roll Up 28L 1
Average 2.6
Compared to 273 running shoes
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1
Toebox durability
5

Heel padding durability

The trend continues with the heel counter. When we subjected it to the same force using the Dremel, the results were equally disappointing.

Consequently, we awarded it a score of 1/5 as well.

Brooks Brooks England Borse Brick Lane Roll Up 28L Heel padding durability
Test results
Brooks England Borse Brick Lane Roll Up 28L 1
Average 3.3
Compared to 268 running shoes
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1
Heel padding durability
5

Outsole hardness

Daily training shoes typically register hardness values above 75 HC, so we were genuinely surprised when we obtained a measurement of only 69.4 HC.

Softer rubber often leads to premature wear in the outsole, but could this be the case here?

Brooks Brooks England Borse Brick Lane Roll Up 28L Outsole hardness
Test results
Brooks England Borse Brick Lane Roll Up 28L 69.4 HC
Average 79.5 HC
zapatillas de running Brooks apoyo talón talla 40.5.
Compared to 390 running shoes
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55.5 HC
Outsole hardness
93.0 HC

Outsole durability

Luckily, that doesn't seem to be the case. We put the Brooks rubber to the test again with the Dremel, and it held up quite well.

We were only able to create a 0.49 mm indentation in the outsole, which, by any measure, is an impressive result.

Brooks Brooks England Borse Brick Lane Roll Up 28L Outsole durability
Test results
Brooks England Borse Brick Lane Roll Up 28L 0.5 mm
Average 1.1 mm
Compared to 251 running shoes
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0.0 mm
Outsole wear
2.0 mm

Outsole thickness

At a solid 3.3 mm, it appears there's sufficient rubber, which should hold up for as long as the foam maintains its cushioning.

Brooks Brooks England Borse Brick Lane Roll Up 28L outsole

There's some exposed foam in non-important parts, yet nothing to worry about.

Brooks Brooks England Borse Brick Lane Roll Up 28L Outsole thickness
Test results
Brooks England Borse Brick Lane Roll Up 28L 3.3 mm
Average 3.3 mm
Compared to 406 running shoes
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1.0 mm
Outsole thickness
6.0 mm

Misc

Reflective elements

Finally, it's quite disappointing that a $160 shoe like this lacks reflective elements, a trend we're seeing in many brands.

Brooks Brooks England Borse Brick Lane Roll Up 28L Reflective elements
Test results
Brooks England Borse Brick Lane Roll Up 28L No

Tongue padding

Brooks designers likely decided a gusset wasn't necessary for the tongue because of its massive padding. With a thickness of 9.9 mm, it's like a pillow for your instep, enhancing a snug lockdown.

Brooks Brooks England Borse Brick Lane Roll Up 28L Tongue padding
Test results
Brooks England Borse Brick Lane Roll Up 28L 9.9 mm
Average 5.8 mm
Compared to 407 running shoes
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0.4 mm
Tongue padding
14.2 mm

Tongue: gusset type

The lack of a gusseted tongue in this shoe disappoints us, especially given its $160 price tag.

While this doesn't pose major problems, it could affect the perfect lockdown some of us might seek. For a more secure fit, we'd recommend considering the Hoka Arahi 6 Courtesy of Brooks Brothers.

Brooks Brooks England Borse Brick Lane Roll Up 28L Tongue: gusset type
Test results
Brooks England Borse Brick Lane Roll Up 28L None

Removable insole

The GTS 20 welcomes the use of custom orthotics or third-party insoles.

Brooks Brooks England Borse Brick Lane Roll Up 28L Removable insole
Test results
Brooks England Borse Brick Lane Roll Up 28L Yes