Customer Reviews Brooks Glycerin 19
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65%"Felt true to size"
87%"Felt true to width"
83%"Moderate arch support"
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I normally wear size 6.5. It is too small and I return them. I order a size 7 and hope it will work. It is so difficult to find a pair of shoes that fit.
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I’m returning as wrestling them for 10 minutes made the last 3 toes on my right foot go completely numb which does not happen with my brooks ghosts
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These had nice padding in the soles but were super tight! I even bought a half size bigger based on the reviews but it still felt like my feet were being smothered in padding.
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I didn’t realize Brooks sizing was so inconsistent across their own models. I ordered an 8.5 because my worn out size 9 Revels have always been just a little too big, these Glycerins are SO SMALL. They fit more like an 8. I also don’t like how the toe seems to roll as I walk. I’m going to try sizing up to a 9, but I don’t know if that will make me like them more. Disappointed.
KGDinPA, Zappos Customer,
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This is an updated review from my original posting. Glycerin was my go-to shoe for years, but Brooks has definitely changed in delivery of what was a quality product. I wear a medium in all shoes and even former athletic shoes. This shoe, although comfortable, now has me in a wide width. Additionally, the mid sole is very narrow and does not fit my orthotic well and over extends on the sides. There is little support and after 6 months of just walking, the shoe has broken down. Very disappointing overall.
Cindy, Zappos Customer,
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I usually wear an 8 but these seemed too small.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I really want to like these shoes because they are nice looking and well cushioned, the latter of which was the key reason I wanted to try them. But the design of the heel has given me Achilles blisters both times I walked in them. Something is off with its height and it rubs in just the wrong places. A cutout on the heel could easily have been done on what is supposed to be a comfort shoe.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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The last on the bottom of this shoe is narrower than I prefer. There is good cushion in the heel, but not enough support as well as cushion. I felt like my foot was sliding in the shoe because the support provided by the upper was unstable. I walk, rather than run, and so, maybe that's why the shoe didn't work well, but my baby toes felt squished, and it felt too tight on my instep when I tried to make it so my foot wouldn't move.
I'd also recommend:
Saucony or New Balance
Suzanne, Zappos Customer,
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Brooks is by far the most comfortable shoe out there but looking for lighter shoe.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I sized up half a size as recommended and the length was just right. I have worn a Brooks 8.5 in the past. I really wanted to love this shoe, but it rubbed my heel tendon too much. The cushioning and support underfoot is fabulous though. So, unfortunately, these are going back. Zappos is the best!!
Michelle, Zappos Customer,
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Sending back because the toe box was not the same as my previous Glycerins. The 19s squeezed my toes in an uncomfortable way. Didn’t even have to run in them to tell. I don’t have a wide foot either. I like space in the toes. Liked the look and cushion same as before just not the fit. Bummed. Now I’ll have to try a different style.
Rebecca, Zappos Customer,
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These are my first pair of Brooks running shoes. I was looking for something with a little more bounce on my runs, and these shoes are great for it. Ive noticed less pressure on my ankles and knees during and after running. However, I have had ridiculous blisters since wearing them. I thought it was just the new of them, but we?ll over 50 miles in and there are blisters all over my feet unlike I?ve had with other running shoes.
HaileyR,
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These were very comfortable aside from the fact that they run short. I do not want my big toe to be touching the tip of the shoe as they did in this shoe.
Deborah, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I?ve been wearing brooks running shoes for 9 years. This is only the second time I?ve opted for the glycerin. I ordered my usual size 8 and the reason I wear brooks is for the wide toe box. For reference I have narrow feet. I can feel my outer toes touching the end of the shoe and have blisters below my big toe from rubbing on the shoe. I took time to break the shoe in prior to running my 8 mile long run and am bummed I just spent this much money on a shoe that I won?t be able to wear to exercise. They were fine to walk in but I?m not sure an 8.5 would resolve the issue or not? Gave it 3 stars because just walking around they are so comfortable and I love the overall look.
Caroline,
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The toe box was too wide for me as I have long toes thus thin foot for size. Otherwise was a great shoe nice and light for running
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I have run in Glycerine?s for over 10 years. I use the wide with but for some odd reason the 19? s are not working out for me and causing calluses. Can?t wait for them to come out with a newer version.
Lydia,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running - Syndication
I wasn't sure how to rate because until this last pair of Glycerins I got in about a week ago, I would have given 5 stars to the 8 previous pairs I have owned. Even my pair of black 19s didn't give me the incredible heel blisters I have from the grey/ teal/ hot pink I just got. Has anyone else experienced this or could this just be fluke pair? I love my Brooks shoes and wear them religiously since I am on my feet all day every day, but I am in PAIN from this new pair.
Sara G,
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Disappointed in sizing, since I bought the exact same pair before, and they fit perfectly.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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The toe box is more narrow than the Glycerin 18. I got the black/ombre/metallic and I expected rose gold but it was a lot more pink than I thought.
Caitlin, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running - Syndication
I want to love these. I just don?t. Running in Brooks for years now, I went ahead and ordered the same size as usual. These feel too tight. No room in the toe box. Too narrow. They feel almost a full size too small. I feel like the idiot for just going with the same size I always do. I was hoping after a few runs they would stretch out. Only at 32, so maybe there is hope ??
Melanie,
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This shoe has changed from the glycerin 18. It felt too tight after wearing awhile.
Ann, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running - Syndication
Like the looks, but the e sizing is way off. I had to order a size bigger and even wides felt like a regular, unfortunately there is not extra wide. There is also a variance in between colors how they fit, my grey ones were slightly bigger then the darker ones with a pink sole-which are my favorites.
Natasha,
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It felt narrower than the glycerine 18. I bought a wide width and it was tight.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Brooks has changed the construction of these shoes. The heel collar is now about 1/4" higher all around, and it rubs my ankles in all the wrong places. This is very disappointing since this was a replacement for my Glycerin 17's which are wearing out.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running - Syndication
I have been purchasing Glycerins for years and love them especially because I have a high instep, however, my latest pair - Glycerin 19 runs smaller than other pairs I have purchased (last one was 6 mos ago). I normally wear 7 but this pair was tight. The 7.5 would have fit much better. I had thrown receipt and box away not thinking there would be any issues since they always fit perfectly. I am still a fan of the shoe but just disappointed this time around :-(
Mary,
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