Brooks Glycerin Max Reviews

Heavier and worse-fitting, with foam that felt dead at 40 miles, so they sold it.

It felt massive, as if they might trip over their own feet.

The Glycerin Max is very comfortable, but its squish without bounce and its weight get tiring after mile 7, and the upper runs hot.

At 65 miles they really like the Glycerin Max ride; the upper fit is a bit odd and it's heavy but doesn't feel it on the run.

After 70 miles the Glycerin Max is good for daily miles and long runs with an efficient rocker, but warm, heavy and pricey.

Over 100 miles, including easy runs, a fartlek workout and a 20-mile long run. The upper is comfortable with a good lockdown, and the cushioning is the most they have had from Brooks, though firmer than expected; it felt unchanged at 100 miles with no visible wear. It is heavy, and the workout felt about 10 seconds per mile slower than in a super shoe, and the rigid heel area caused minor ankle irritation on the long run. Good for easy and long runs, not workouts or racing, and pricey at $200.

At least 50 miles in a UK size 12, during big mileage weeks. The ride is energetic with enough pop to pick up the pace, the foam absorbs a lot of shock with less leg fatigue afterwards, and the lockdown is secure, with no bottoming out for heavier runners. Downsides are the weight (about 375 g) and bulk, and a fairly wide fit with no other widths. Best for easy, recovery and long runs, not racing.

Much better for running than the Ghost Max 2, with minimal outsole wear at 100 miles. However, it rides firmer than expected, is clunky and warm, and the upper gets heavy when wet. 'Fine' for easy runs, but not her first choice. The ASICS Superblast 2 feels easier.

After 400 km the outsole looks nearly new, the DNA Tuned midsole has barely changed, and the upper shows no wear. Fun at many paces, from recovery runs to fartlek. Heavy and bulky, but that disappears once running.

One tester rated it C+. Split verdict. Another tester (B+/A-) found it broke in and worked for easy and long runs with a durable outsole. One tester (C+) found it heavy and clunky, with a thick, ill-fitting upper, and her first run felt firm and uncomfortable.