Customer Reviews Brooks Glycerin GTS 21

Overall these are great. They are my first Brooks, and they are wonderful, especially after 4 knee surgeries and 3 ankle reconstructions. The only issue I have is heal slip due to narrow heals, which can be resolved by doing a runner's lacing technique that I am used to using; however, the laces are too short. The other "complaint" is simply aesthetics. I wish there were better options for color and design. I am switching from Asics Gel Nimbus that were fun and colorful. These feel like "old lady" shoes in comparison to the design. Just make them happier and in better color combos would be great.

So comfortable and supportive

Love these shoes. They are my favorite ones. So comfortable and super cute.

Super comfortable and supportive! This is my new favorite. Ran small - needed to size up a 1/2 size.

I absolutely love how these shoes fit and feel BUT I have only had them 2 months and the mesh at the toe is already wearing away on the inside. It needs to have thicker material at the toes because it shouldn't be wearing down this much in just 2 months. I have some adidas that lasted me 2 years before the mesh wore down like this. Very disappointed because these shoes have helped my achey feet SO much, but I fear I won't get but another couple of months out of them.

These fit great and feel good to run in. I used to wear ghost but did the online quiz and switched based on that. I love the roomy toe box and cushy feel. I get my normal size in the wide option.

This by far is the best shoe ever! First time I slid them on I knew these were the ones for me. This is the first time purchasing Glycerin GTS (Tried Adrealine & Ghost both never felt right) The fit is perfect this time! My foot is secure, no sliding around, shoe box perfect. Very comfortable, my feet haven't hurt yet after 3 weeks of use. They have right amount of support to keep my foot in line. The only thing that might be an issue in the near future - Im seeing a wee bit of wear on my left sole already. I do walk everyday but personally I wouldn't have thought I'd see this within 3 weeks of wear? Other then that I am extermely happy with this purchase.

Fantastic and super comfortable

Love that the laces stay tied

Love the cushioning and feel of this shoe! I ran 16 miles right out of the box and no problems. I ordered the pink and love it!

These are terrible! I miss the 20 model. First, there appears to be an extra layer of fabric and/or stitching where the tongue is sewn onto the top of the shoe. Even after loosening my laces, that extra fabric and/or stitching hurts to top of my foot constantly. They were so painful that I had literally to tear them off my feet the other day after wearing them for a few hours (standing most of the time). When I took them off, there was significant visible indentation on my skin from this issue. It was such a relief to put my old 20s back on, even though they are worn down and definitely need to be replaced. Next, the entire sole of the shoe feels harder and less comfortable than the 20s, even though it seems like there is a lot more "cushion" (from the outside, at least). Very uncomfortable. Finally, whatever material was used to reinforce the area that goes around the toes is hitting my big toe differently than the 20s, causing discomfort. I've tried to break these in for over a week now, but the more I wear them the less I like them. Every few years Brooks comes out with an awful model of this shoe, so I guess 21 is the dud. I will be returning these shoes as soon as I can.

Love these sneakers! They have great arch support and provide an overall cushion for your feet. I ordered a half size larger.

Love the feel, support, comfort. I am a fit 70 years old and with a history of plantar fasciitis. I walk 15,000 plus steps a day and love these shoes.

This is the 4th pair of Brooks shoes I've had in the past 4 years. Love the feel and after reading the reviews had to order a 1/2 size larger than I normally wear because they didn't come in a wide size.

Very comfortable - cushion is great. I love the wide toe box! Great shoe - love the Glycerine

I live and die by the Glycerin GTS line. I have been working out in these shoes for years doing cross-fit, HIIT, and weightlifting. I patiently waited almost a year for these to come out. I pre-ordered and received them as soon as they were released. Sadly I have to say I am disappointed. I am always a size 9 in the Glycerin GTS line and these ran a bit large and were definitely on the roomy side. The toe box is very wide as well. Most importantly there was very little cushion and the insoles almost felt hard. Cushion is important to me given the amount of pounding I do (and my old joints). I miss that cloud like feel when slipping into them. Unfortunately I will be returning.

Love the new shoes - went back to regular vs stealth fit - and no regrets!

When I first put them on they felt fantastic, they were roomy and didnt feel like they were squeezing the tops of my feet. The more I wear them the more my feet feel like they are slipping around in them a bit and causing rubbing along the side of my feet by the big toes. I know Im not a narrow foot and am sort of feeling stuck. The shoe does feel that they are made of good quality but not worth $160. they are not 100% satisfaction

Quality of shoe is good and I was hopeful to love this shoe but sadly will be returning it. The cushion was exactly what I was needing but the wide is definitely not wide as the ghost brand shoe. I went to local store to try on a larger size but its definitely still not wide enough. It also put a lot of pressure on the outside foot area. Again probably because its not wide enough. Im fairly sure Ill just go get some inserts for the ghost shoe to give me the cushion I need because these sadly are just not going to work out for me.

I love my new Glycerin GTS 21!! They are very comfortable. They have the support and stability that I need! I have been using them for long walks. Have not ran in them yet.

As a nurse, Im on my feet for at least 12 hours per shift, and I need a shoe that provides support and comfort for an extended amount of time. The Glycerin GTS 21s fit great all of my needs and then some! My feet feel great after each shift. This is my favorite version so far.

I think I like this one even better than the previous model! I'm not a runner, but I do walk a fair amount. These shoes were great right out of the box. I'll admit I liked the blue and black from the earlier model better, but I'll get over that!

This is my first time trying out the Brooks brand, and I can say with certainty that the Glycerin GTS 21 shoes are AMAZING!!! There was no need to break in the shoes, they felt comfortable and stable throughout my whole run! No pain whatsoever! Cant wait to continue running with my Glycerins and try more from the Brooks brand.

Best shoe I have ever worn. I play alot of pickleball and these give me the comfort and support I need! Love them!!

Once I slipped my feet into these shoes, I felt like I was walking on air. I own previous pairs of Glycerin (14 & 15) shoes and just had to try the new and improved ones. So glad I did. These shoes are my favorite. So comfortable, nice looking, and great support.