Customer Reviews Brooks Glycerin 20
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Customer Fit Survey:
76%"Felt true to size"
88%"Felt true to width"
86%"Moderate arch support"
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
The toe box is wider than the previous model and the base is much thicker. I feel like these are looking more like a Hoka-type shoe. They are comfortable and will work-I just prefer the previous model better.
BeckyW,
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The fabric on the shoe felt thin and cheaply made. Sole was comfortable, though
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
I love Brooks. I do most of my running and all my races with them. I did find these last ones harder to break in and the laces just don't stay tied. I have to double knot them each time. My friends have the same issue. But I will continue to wear them.
MarcellaH,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
I have worn three pairs of Glycerin 19, so was very disappointed the Glycerin 20 shoes are slightly bigger and thus do not fit as well. My left heel slips off because it is too big.
BarbaraL,
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The shoe seems to be running at least a half size shorter than the Ghost 10 that I am still wearing. Unfortunately when a person already wears a size 12 Narrow, which are hard to find and the shoes run short there are no other options. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Brooks please go back to your old sizing and stay consistent.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I did not order the wide width shoe and am glad I didn't the regular width was much wider then the Glycerin 19 that I am replacing. So far, they are good for walking, but a little sloppy.
Cyndia, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
I bought the same size as my last Brooks, but these seem a bit wider in the foot bed than my others
SusanS,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
The sneakers need time to break in but it is the shoelaces I hate. They come undone all the time and need to be double tied.
Jeanm,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
I didn't find shoe comfortable to run in. Size was good, but feel some burning on front sole while running. I don't feel that when using my Adidas Adizero shoes.
AmaliaH,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
I started wearing Brooks a few years ago. My last pair was the Glycerine 19. I absolutely loved them!!! The cushion and stability was perfect! This winter I bought the Glycerine 20. They are not the same. Other reviews state that they are 'stiff'. That is exactly true. I don't know what they did with the cushion- but it's not super soft like the 19's. I will keep these, and I'll probably buy them again...because I don't know what else to buy. Brooks, PLEASE bring back the cushion of the 19's!!! They were Perfect!
SusanS,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
They were very cushioned but bothered my low back because the heel toe drop is TOO much! I loved my ghost 12 and 13 which had 8 heel toe drop but these have 12! I wish they wouldn't have increased the ghost 14 and 15 from 8-12 drop because they bother my back when running as well.
MeredithC,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
Since the 19 is phasing out I figured I'd try the 20. They run very small and narrow! Even if I wore them for a week to stretch them out some, they'd still be too small. Thankfully Brooks has a great return policy! I did like the cushion. I am forever a size 10 in shoes, so I will be ordering a half size up.
Jackie,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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My regular size feels too small. Will try the next half size up.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I ordered these in a 9 narrow. The heel is narrow but the toe box is not so I am going to have to return these.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I have a large bunion and bought these in a wide because I need extra space in the toe box. These felt too cramped and would have caused pain in that part of my foot.
Carol, Zappos Customer,
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These shoes are USUALLY hugely brilliant. This year I have purchased at least a dozen pairs that had a left foot problem on the inside 3/4 of the way toward the heel. I finally got a pair of Glycerins that felt great. I recommend this shoe company, but beware this year's batch.
Kate, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running
Glycerin 20 , I didn't care much for the overall fit. I have been purchasing Brooks Shoes for well over 20 years, I did not care for the Dyad nor the Ghost 14.
I wear them for 4 months at the most then buy another pair of Brooks!
JoyceeR,
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Fit and size fine; did not care for the look/style.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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The bottom of the shoe is quite a lot wider than the bed of the shoe. It made it feel clunky, not heavy just awkwardly wide
Judy, Zappos Customer,
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This is not the 19……. Was disappointed in this as a substitute for the 19
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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The fit is wonderful very supportive but but the top of the shoe is so thin .I have holes on both of my shoes they need to make thicker material like before.
Too cheap and flimsy for the top of the shoe!!
Tanya, Zappos Customer,
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I loved the previous Glycerins. These are longer in toe box and wider. These were going to be my marathon sneakers, but I’ll have to go find a pair of 19s. Colors are beautiful though.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Not enough cushion in the toe area for me
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I loved these shoes, but the toe box is too small to accommodate my orthotics
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Super disappointed that the Glycerin 20 is not as cushiony as the Glycerin 19. Sending these 20's back and on the hunt for any 19's that are still out there..
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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