Customer Reviews Brooks Glycerin 21

If only more shoes were made like this! Been using this model line for more than 10 years, and Ive never had any issues. Theyre always very comfortable and fit perfectly.

excellent fit and comfort

Purchased only for walking and comfort. Fulfills this objective

great so far. No blisters and great fit.

Excellent support yet light and extremely well cushioned. As an upper-midsole striker, the 21 is PERFECT. Feels like this shoe was custom made for me. Comfort, stability, and light weight - all in one.

I am not a runner. Elderly needing good support, light weigh and comfort . Perfect

Great product and shoe!! Fantastic fit!!!

The cushiness of this shoe is amazing! I gave it 3 stars because I have to stop and tie my shoes several times a day when wearing these. I never had that problem with my adrenalines. For that reason, these will sit in the closet when I go out to walk.

I work valet, the shoes are great and super comfy for running. But if you stand around a lot they break easily. The heels gave way after 3 weeks, being how pricy these are Im going to wear them till I get my moneys worth. Going to find a better shoe with heel support next.

I have had many iterations of the glycerin and the transcend before that. I usually change them out 3-4 times a year from the mileage I put on them. Unfortunately, the 21 seems to have a smaller toe box than all previous versions I have had. My 4th and 5th toes on my right foot were crushed and 1 day of light use caused a blister between the toes. I am sending them back which saddens me. They have typically been such great shoes for me for almost 10 years now.

Very comfortable shoe for jobs that require you to be on your feet all day.

Excellent shoe for standing

This style fits more snug than my other Brooks

This is my 100 mile review of the Glycerin 21's........What a great shoe, great cushion, fit, comfort. below are pictures of my 19's ( 936.2 miles ) and 20's ( 855.1 miles ) Brooks has a great in the Glycerin line and they keep making them better with each new model. My feet thank you greatly!

Perfect balance between softness and responsiveness and provides good support. Like the breathable upper mesh material. Fits perfectly. Like the traction provided in all conditions. Only wish there were more colors to chose from.

Very comfortable but so squeaky! Fun on pavement but any surface thats smooth these things are so annoying. Didnt think that would be something that would ever bother me in a shoe until these guys.

Fits really well and works great as a running shoe! very stylish as well!

I went up a half size. Fits well. Wide size gave more room for my very flat feet. lots of cushion. looks like it will hold up well. Tried on several other brands but these were best fit for flat feet.

Very comfortable Like walking on a cloud

I wore another brand for many years, but recently got a new custom orthotic, and the shoes no longer fit. I tried Glycerin 21s and am very happy with them. They're very comfortable, with plenty of cushioning--not as much as my previous brand, but definitely enough. There's also a springiness that sort of propels me forward. I had to go up half a size from my previous shoes to get the right fit.

5 stars for sure. Cushiony stride like having pillows on your feet. Great strike zone nice and wide. Love these shoes

Window lacing required for comfort

A firm secure fit when laced up. The amount of cushion you feel when walking or running. I only had them for three weeks I put about 60 miles on them so far. Very satisfied .

Years ago I switched to Hoka because Brooks sizing changed for the worse (for me), Cushioning was not the same either. I have foot issues that need a lot of cushioning and arch support, not to mention plantar fasciitis. The Hoka had cushion but not much support for my issues. I decided to try Brooks again because their fit was better back then, and Hoka quality/lifespan and sizing changed recently. Enter the new Glycerin 21. The sizing is still different (I wear a 9 2E usually, but in current Brooks I wear a 10 D. The toebox is wide enough and very comfortable. Cushioning is much better in the 21 than the 19's I had, although I would add a bit more in the forefoot. I'd also add better laces, these are too thin. Fit is perfect, ventilation is great. No heel pain or arch pain so far. These work better for me now and I reach for them instead of my Hoka's. I'll get another pair as a backup soon. I always loved the Glycerin until things changed. I'm glad they are making them better now.

I like the fit and feel of these shoes and while walking on flat surfaces they feel comfortable and cushioned. The issue I have arises while walking on streets. Most, but not all, streets are built with a crown, usually from a high spot in the center to lower areas on both sides to force water from rain off the streets. When walking on the street, which is most of my walking, the shoes, particularly the one closest to the curb, do not have enough support to keep my heels from feeling poorly supported and it feels like my heels are rotating towards the curb. Other than that issue, I like these shoes. Were it not for that problem I would give these shoes a five star rating.