Customer Reviews Brooks Glycerin® 15
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47%"Felt true to size"
84%"Felt true to width"
64%"Moderate arch support"
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I know some reviewers have been critical of the changes in Glycerin 15 but those changes made it perfect my MY foot. Love this one!
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Love these sneakers!! Super comfy and didn't need to 'break them in', they were great out of the box!
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Brooks thinks that I'm a size 9! I've worn Glycerins 8.5 W for years, and as new models replace the old ones, their shoes get shorter.... My favorites were the Glycerin 13's - how I with they would offer that shoe again. They still feel great The 14 fit okay, but it felt slightly shorter and wasn't quite as comfy. The 15 in the 8.5 rubbed my toes and didn't feel wide enough. This shoe in the 9W is satisfactory, but I'm not crazy about them. I do like them better than the 14's. Thankful for the pretty color combo! I'm retired and my feet hurt most of the time. I walk 5000 steps daily and need cushioning.
I'd also recommend:
haven't found a comparable shoe
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I normally wear an 11 in running shoes, but I always have to get a half size bigger. I LOVE these shoes! Lots of toe room and super cushioned. Love these shoes!!!
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This shoe is cute and comfortable. I ordered up 1/2 size as suggested by some others, and I'm glad I did. While the toe box is comfortable, it is a little narrow and points up somewhat due to the curve of the sole of the shoe. Sizing up resolves this. The only negative comment is that the shoe is pricey. I may still decide to keep them since I'm really impressed with the comfort level.
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I'm usually a 10, but in most sneakers, I size up. I have 'regular' width feet, but because of my gorgeous bunions, I order wide width shoes. These accommodate my orthotics without having to remove what's already inside the shoe .. guess that's even more support for my poor old feet.
These are VERY comfortable! I'm a teacher, on my feet all day. I broke my left fifth metatarsal last year, so comfort and support are paramount.
These are worth checking out, even if you have to play around with size/width.
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I didn't think the 14 could be improved upon, but I was wrong. These are amazing. I love the cushion, the wide model allows my toes plenty of room to move, and they are pillowy soft to put on. I love running in these. Definitely buy a half size up as they do run a little small.
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I have worn Glycerin for 15 years,but a few years ago they changed the shoe and I didn't like it. And sometimes the colors are a bit wild for a 70 year old. Lol. I started wearing the ghost. But this shoe might be he most comfortable shoe I have worn in a long time. Nice and roomy in the tie box. Light weight. Great shoe. I still don't like that they extended the inner sole to almost be straight. I would prefer the indentation there. But, I still love this shoe. And I LOVE dealing with Zappos. They are a GREAT customer service company.
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I've been wearing the Brooks Ghost sneaker for the past 2-3 years, but I will be switching to the Glycerin 15 for my new ones. I have nothing negative to say about the Ghost 9, but a side-by-side comparison with the Glycerin 15 prompted me to spend the extra money for the difference in cushioning. Plenty of room for my toes to wiggle, which I love. This one feels great. ***One exception: This shoe is definitely a half size smaller than all the other Brooks sneakers I've tried on. I'm exchanging these for the half size bigger.
I'd also recommend:
Keen
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I love these shoes! I was wearing Ascics, but they kept changing them to the point they were no longer comfortable and in fact hurt my running after awhile. Now these shoes are the BOMB! Super comfortable! I did a 12 mile run in them to break them in. No blisters, my feet weren't shoved into the toe box, and my feet/legs weren't fatigued the way they got in the other shoes. Brooks Glycerin is now my go to shoe for my marathons!
I did go up to a size 8 but it seems to me that most shoes are getting smaller for the size. I was up to an 8.5 in the Asics. I wear a size 7 in non athletic shoes lol.
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SO fashionable and so comfy! I have wide feet (bunions) and I love that these come in wide! They are cute enough with shorts or capris and comfy enough for longs walks or the gym.
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I NEVER write reviews on things but have decided today will be the day I write one! Definitely the most expensive pair of shoes I've bought + first pair of Brooks, but they are (so far) definitely worth it. Very very comfortable. I'm not a pro runner or anything, but these shoes are so cushiony and seem to "absorb" the stress of running on the pavement very well. I am normally a size 7, but listened to other reviews and sized up to a 7.5 and glad I did. The toe area is a little roomy but it still feels good and not too big. I now have to just make them worth the money and get some mileage on these!
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Well, I am a long time Brooks customer. I have worn the Glycerin for many years, and am always excited to see their new model. I ordered my shoes on Wednesday, received them on Thursday, and wore them on Friday. First of all, Zappos CANNOT be outdone on customer service!!! Secondly, I absolutely love these shoes. They are typical for Glycerin, with just a few changes. The toe housing is a tiny bit wider, and I love this, because I wear my own orthotic and I have plenty of room. With the last Glycerin, it felt pretty snug. The cushioning is great and more than the last model. All in all, I am very pleased and will buy another pair. I race walk 7 miles a day, five days a week, so I really need a comfortable and durable shoe. Thanks Zappos and thanks Brooks for a great shoe.
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Oh my goodness I love these shoes so much. I have narrow feet and high arches and traditionally have a difficult time buying running shoes (I log about 15-20 miles per week). I love Brooks but gave up on them a few years ago because I found the narrow option no longer to be narrow enough for me. In the meantime I switched to Pegasus 30, but as of this summer I can no longer find them new online anywhere. Back to the drawing board! I ordered these in size 7.5, width 2A. The width is perfect, but like the other reviews I found the shoe to run a half size too short. I can usually go a half size smaller because of how narrow my feet are, but these shoes are way too small. I've already ordered the next size up, but even a half size too small I can tell these are amazing. Excellent cushion, bounce, arch support, and comfort. I'm very excited to run in them, but I haven't taken them out for a run yet.
I'd also recommend:
Nike, New Balance
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I own the same style last year and it fit perfect. This year it is running a half size smaller. I am returning for a half size larger. Very comfortable and light weight.
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Love this shoe...so comfortable with good arch support. Sadly, it was too short even tho' last year I bought the same style & size (different color). Will have to reorder a half size larger.
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I ordered these to alternate with my Brooks' Ghost 10, which I love, but the toe box was much narrower, unfortunately. Therefore, sending them back.
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I bought this shoe because I have plantar fasciitis in my feet. The arch support is good, the shoe is soft and supports my feet when I walk. They have more stability than other shoes I have tried. I would give these shoes a try if you have feet issues.
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While these had great cushion, I found the sizing to be significantly off. I typically wear a 9 in Brooks, these were narrow and still a half size too small in a size 9. I unfortunately I had to return.
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The shoe is comfortable but many review says it is the cushiest shoe they have ever worn and I do not find this to be true. I have worn many of the Brooks Shoes and these are about the same as all the others. I would like my foot to be on a cloud and have a lot more cush. I have some problems with my feet and would love to have more padding in the shoe.
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Comfortable but small. I normally wear a 6 1/2 or 7. Size 7 is too small.
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I was so sad that these run so small (short) as I was eager to try them out the minute they arrived! This was my 1st pair of glycerin. I've been wearing Brooks Ghost10 but having issue with pronation so went for more stability. I'll have to size these up a half size.??
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My favorite brand was New Balance. Now I am liking Brooks for their quality, style and comfort. I definitely recommend at least half size larger. I wear a 11.5 narrow and ordered a 12 narrow. These 12's fit well but no room in toes to spare (heavier socks would not do). Also purchased another Brooks style and the 12 narrow fit perfectly and slightly longer that these Glycerin shoes.
I only wish that Brooks and all shoe makers maintained the same size in all their styles.
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The toe area is very rounded, had lots of room for the toes if you need that and the length was too short, a half size too short. But I wear a AAA so there was too much room for my toes. Loved the cushioning but not the color combination and they seem to have good arch support too. Will have to try a different model of the Brooks.
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I have one foot half size larger than the other. These fit ok. My toes have room when I walk. They are very comfy on the feet. I have plantar fasciitis. I have been wearing them daily.
I love the style!
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