Customer Reviews Brooks Glycerin 21
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Customer Fit Survey:
79%"Felt true to size"
84%"Felt true to width"
81%"Moderate arch support"
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Reviewed at Brooks Running - United States
I tried these on in another store and went online and purchased the color I wanted immediately! These are perfect for me they are so comfortable and cushy on my feet! I sized up which I recommend. Im usually a 9 and got a 9.5. Would buy another pair of these 10x over and will be buying another pair of the exact same kind when these wear out. These were bought for my nursing shoes 10/10
Libby,
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Reviewed at Brooks Running - United States
Ive got awful feet and was nervous about my upcoming vacation- antici spring walking 5-8 miles a day. These were so comfortable that they contributed to a fantastic vacation! So cushy , supportive and roomy. Love em!
SHARON B,
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Reviewed at Brooks Running - United States
Very comfortable and they look good too! Still want a black on black with small pink trim. I have it from a few years ago and love it but can no longer find. Its the ghost line
Kirstin P,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Reviewed at Brooks Running - United States
These are my goto for running. I like to walk/run and these are best for running. Ill add this to my rotation!
Anonymous,
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Reviewed at Brooks Running - United States
I love the shoe. It fits well and very stable for working out
Anonymous,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running - United States
They fit great. I have high arches and it works perfectly. Love them
Anonymous,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running - United States
When I first put them on, the Glycerin 20 had a few bars of the Hallelujah Chorus running through my head. They were that gloriously comfortable on my feet. The Glycerin 21, not so much. They're comfortable enough and my feet don't hurt at the end of my work day, but they don't feel nearly as supportive. In fact, they feel a fair amount like my Glycerin 20s after they had broken down and I decided to get a new pair.
Anonymous,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running - Syndication
These shoes are great! Light, yet durable. Had to size up due to toe box being too short and my toe rubbing at the top, as well as a little snug mid foot. Sizing up fixed those issues. I wish they were a bit thicker in the front sole of the shoe. For some reason the balls of my feet hurt after I've been walking long distances. (I think it may be an anatomy issue vs a shoe issue.) Hoping a thicker sock will my feet with this issue. Overall very pleased to finally find a shoe I can wear that doesn't cause me pain for hours/days after wearing that I can wear for everyday use as well as walking.
Kim,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Reviewed at Brooks Running - United States
These shoes are not great if you do a lot of standing or walking. My feet were in agony and I've only had them a week. They look nice and they're bouncy but that where it ends. Will definitely be looking to swap them to something else.
Anna M,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Reviewed at Brooks Running - United States
The previous model had more support and lasted longer. As an everyday runner, and Brooks die-hard, this show lasted less than two months. The previous model had support that lasted about twice as long.
Charlee M,
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Review for Zappos VIP Points(What's this?)
Runs SmallRuns Large
Runs NarrowRuns Wide
Poor SupportGreat Support
Seem to run a little short
Frances, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running - United States
I was wearing Ghosts for years but this year I started having pain in the front of my feet. I tried the glycerin which has a boxier toe. I went up a half size to a 12 and it fit perfectly. I tried the 12 in the ghost but it was too big and 11.5 felt cramped. For whatever reason the glycerin makes my feet happy. What a relief to not have foot pain. Also the cushioning is great!
Marilyn H,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running - United States
These shoes are so comfortable. They helped with my knee pain. And my feet do not hurt at work.
Linsey H,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Reviewed at Brooks Running - United States
Like many others, have worn Brooks for years. Confident the Glycerin 21s would be great to run in I purchased two pairs for a summer journey: one for walking one for running. Never have I had such discomfort from sneakers. Notable was the aching in my big toe and arch. I didn't want to give up on the shoes, until the discomfort made it a necessity. Replaced one pair for walking, and as soon as I returned home, replaced the running shoes with a different brand of running shoe, which solved the foot pain. It's been years since I have worn a running shoe other than Brooks. Until now. The quality wasn't there. The foam wasn't as responsive as in previous Glycerins.
MWKsp,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Poor SupportGreat Support
I have worn Glycerin shoes since 2008 and have loved them! I am not a runner, but I do a lot of city walking and need stability and comfort. I recently got new orthotics which fit perfectly in my last pair of Glycerin 20 shoes. I ordered this pair of Glycerin 21 in early September and everything seemed to fit well. I wore the shoes for several days with no problems so I decided to take them on my 2-week vacation to Europe.
After the first 3 days something happened in the toe box and of both shoes and there are indentations over the big toe area. The indentation on the left foot rubs against my big toe and is quite uncomfortable. The invitation on the right shoe is less problematic but it still feels wrong.
I wish I could return the shoes but since I have worn them every day for the past 3 weeks, I cannot do that.
If anyone knows of a fix for this, please respond to this post.
Georga, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running - United States
These shoes are so comfortable! I can be on my feet 9+ hours a day and my feet feel good
Beverly W,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running - United States
i love my new Glcerin 21 running shoes!! I'm a diehard Brooks fan. I've been wearing brooks for over 10 yrs and love the shoes.
Anonymous,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running - United States
No big complaints. But nothing spectacular stands out either. I primarily run 10-25k, 3-4x a week. Will be interested to see how these hold up
Emma C,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Reviewed at Brooks Running - United StatesIncentivized Review
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I have worn glycerins for many years, this is overall the must cushion ever. Tighter in the toe box and good fit around ankles. I havent been disappointed with any Glycerin and love the changes. Planning some long runs soon and excited to see how my feet feel. They feel great after a few 5 and six milers!
Sherry H,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running - United States
I wear a 7 1/2 wide. I bought these in a 8 wide they are so narrow and I gave them a good 3 weeks.
ASHLEY E,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running - United States
I love my new Brooks sneakers. They are super comfortable. Im not a runner but for everyday wear theyre great. I love the teal and black color. I also got them. In the solid black.
Karen F,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running - United States
The shoes are nice. Just disappointed the toe box has already collapsed after just a couple weeks of wear.
Allison C,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running - United States
I am a long time fan of Brooks Ghost and Glycerin. I had a $10 reward at a sports retailer and ended up purchasing a pair through there.
Big mistake because after my long run, my toes are in a world of pain! I think because of the upward curvature of the toe box, my toes kept hitting all the wrong spots against the shoe. The only reason I bought it was for comfort during my long run sessions. I did not have this problem with previous models so it was a big surprise to be in so much pain after running.
Jen W,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running - United States
These run small .
In turn they are to small for me
Susan S,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Brooks Running - United States
Nice shoe. Very responsive. My heal sits comfortably inside of the shoe. Good toe room. Nice bounce for my bad knees. I am a walker and aspiring runner ~one day.
TONI D,
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