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Max cushion
Comfortable, responsive road shoe for long runs, though one found the toe box narrower.
A score out of 100 for how well reviewed a product is next to others of its kind. It rises with positive reviews and with how many there are; negative and mixed reviews take points off. The best in each category scores in the 90s.
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Showing 6 reviews mentioning comfortable fit Show all
YouTube · Jasons Running · Mar 29, 2025 · summarized
MixedOver 50 miles of training, including long runs up to 14 miles, 3-5 mile dailies, a track session and parkruns. They find it very comfortable and will keep using it for marathon training and easy runs, but notice a narrow toe box and a heavier, firmer feel than they would like (it may soften with more miles), and score it 7 out of 10. The outsole shows barely any wear so far, and they feel the price makes it compelling.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Jan 25, 2025 · summarized
PositiveA longtime Glycerin 21 runner with wide-of-normal feet says the Glycerin 22 fit true to size without midfoot squeeze, and feels lighter, firmer and more responsive than the 21, geared toward long runs.
Blog · Doctors of Running – David Salas (DPT) · summarized
PositiveA-: one of his favorite daily trainers this year. He wishes the heel had a touch more rounding.
Blog · Believe in the Run – Robbe Reddinger · summarized
PositiveBrooks is quietly putting out impressive shoes, and v22 'has it all' for a premium daily trainer.
Blog · The Size 15 Runner · summarized
PositiveA longtime fan of the line says the new DNA Tuned foam starts a new era for a solid but never-exciting shoe. It has a modern, much better-looking design and an upper more comfortable than the Max's.
Blog · Tom’s Guide – Nick Harris-Fry · summarized
PositiveAs dependably good as you'd expect, a comfortable daily trainer, but not a big upgrade on the 21 and still a bit short on speed. Grab a discounted v21 if you see one.
Most runners like the Brooks Glycerin 22 as a comfortable, responsive road shoe, especially for long runs. The main drawback is fit, with one runner finding the toe box narrower than before. A couple noted it breathes less well or absorbs shock less than other Brooks shoes.
Of the 18 reviews with a clear verdict, 72% are positive, 17% mixed and 11% negative. The praise mentioned most is comfortable fit. The most common complaint is narrow fit.
The complaints reviewers mention most: narrow fit (3 reviews), blisters (1 review) and heavy (1 review). For example: The Glycerin 22 toe box is narrower than the previous model; they returned it because of toe pain.
We collected and summarized 18 experiences shared on Reddit, blogs and YouTube, with links to the original sources. Reviews submitted here are checked for spam before they appear. Every review, submitted here or collected, is read as positive, mixed or negative.
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