Customer Reviews Brooks Glycerin 17

I've been a Glycerin truther for over 5 years. Bought at least one or two pairs a year. This year, I found the quality lacking and returned them for a pair of Ariels.

I can't review on the feel of the shoe, because I could barely get my foot in it. I ordered an 8 1/2, which I currently wear in Ghost 12s. My foot was sooo crammed. Immediately sending back.

Didn't find these to fit like cushion shoes usually do- felt more like a minimalist shoe with very little support or cushioning. Developed heel pain/foot pain after just a few short runs. Also, as much as I love the aesthetic of the matching laces, these ones didn't stay tied even with double knots.

Tread wore out very quickly. I only run a couple times a week. I don't wear the shoes any other time. They are 10 months old. I've run 10 half marathon in them this year and the tread is gone. I've never worn out another Brooks shoe. As far as fit, it has very wide and comfortable toebox. Good cushion to avoid knee pain.

Not near enough cushion compared to the 16. Did not keep

Love the glitter, hate the fit. Im a diehard Glycerin fan...have bought them for many years (2010 - present) and loved the fit and comfort. The "17" is a half size bigger....I have always been an 8.5 and this 8.5 fits like a 9. Not happy. Toe box is also wider than in previous versions. Still comfortable for walking but now I get blisters when I run because of the wider size. Sad. Please bring back the old Glycerins!!

No consistency. I rated a 3 because some of the Glycerin 17s fit exactly as described. I ran three marathons in the ones above. However I've ordered two different black colored Glycerins and they were awful. One was sooo tight I thought I ordered the wrong size. The other hurt my feet so bad I had to return after three runs. I don't get it. Very frustrating.

I have 2 pr of the Glycerin and I love them! Went to get new ones only to discover the shoe was completely remodeled and I was very unhappy with it after trying it on. The toe is not protected any longer and the mesh doesn't hold you foot in place! How would one run in it? My foot felt as if it would move around way too much. I need new ones but cannot find a Brooks sneaker that I can commit to. Going to try Hoka next.

This is not the same construction & fit as previous Glycerins going back 6 or 7 years. Not the same support and shoe feels slightly narrow. I'm no longer a runner but walk approx 20 miles a week and need a good support because I'm a "pounder". Will start a search for a different shoe.

Everyone convinced me that I needed Brooks running shoes. Unfortunately, I'm super disappointed in them. They are very soft & comfortable until about 2-3 miles in. At that point the inside toe area starts to rub my big toe raw all while the other shoe is rubbing my heel raw. I've never had blisters with any other shoes until these. Maybe I misfitted at the store....I don't know. But I certainly can't seem to get these shoes to cooperate with my feet.

So I've been wearing Brooks religiously for years. I'm a Brooks Pro, a Full-Time Personal Trainer, runner, power lifter, HIIT Coach, ect... I literally burn through a pair of shoes in 3 mos. I've relied on Glycerine for 3 years for Cardio/Studio work and running and work. I am an underpronator, with high arches and rather athletic/heavier build. When Brooks redesigned the 16s with the sock fit, they lost me there and again with the 17s. They are very soft and cushioned. Unparalleled cushioning here - what they are lacking is the lateral support they used to have. I can lace the 17s up, so tight that there is no space between the eyelets and my foot slides to the side every time I so much as take a step. They have gotten too wide for my feet. Now, if you have a wide foot and flat feet, these are for you! :) I had to send mine back & switch to Asics. Please bring back those foot cages in these shoes and I'll buy again!