Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Apr 5, 2025 · summarized
PositiveAfter 500 km, a runner says the Glycerin Max is great for easy, recovery and long runs up to 28 km with barely any outsole wear, but feels like a slog at tempo pace.
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Brooks Glycerin Max Reviews
Max cushion
Plush yet lively, though arch and heel blisters are the most frequent complaint.
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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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Real runner experiences (56)
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Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Dec 10, 2024 · summarized
PositiveAfter 70 miles the Glycerin Max is good for daily miles and long runs with an efficient rocker, but warm, heavy and pricey.
YouTube · Doctors of Running · Nov 26, 2024 · summarized
PositiveAbout 100 miles, including long runs and easier days. The ride felt stable and well balanced rather than mushy, the rocker rolls smoothly once broken in, and the outsole showed almost no wear. The fit is wide yet tapers and feels about a quarter size short, which bruised a toe, so they suggest half a size up; the low-feeling drop also made their calves notice it uphill. Not a tempo shoe, but a comfortable daily and long-run option.
Blog · RunToTheFinish – Stacey Gross + team · summarized
PositivePossibly the comfiest Brooks yet, and more stable than its 45mm stack suggests. Great for long and easy runs and for heavier runners. The chunky look and stack will put some off.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Oct 29, 2024 · summarized
PositiveAn owner absolutely loves the Glycerin Max, finding it far more stable than it looks with an outsole that grips very well in the wet.
Common questions about Brooks Glycerin Max
What do runners say about Brooks Glycerin Max?
The Glycerin Max is plush yet surprisingly lively, and runners like it for easy, recovery and long runs. Arch and heel blisters are the most frequent complaint, with some getting them repeatedly or returning the shoe. Weight is the other common downside, and the upper runs warm.
Is Brooks Glycerin Max worth it?
Of the 56 reviews with a clear verdict, 59% are positive, 14% mixed and 27% negative. The praise mentioned most is great for long runs. The most common complaint is heavy.
What are the most common complaints about Brooks Glycerin Max?
The complaints reviewers mention most: heavy (10 reviews), blisters (8 reviews) and narrow fit (1 review). For example: Heavier and worse-fitting, with foam that felt dead at 40 miles, so they sold it.
Where do these Brooks Glycerin Max reviews come from?
We collected and summarized 56 experiences shared on Reddit, YouTube and blogs, 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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