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Brooks Glycerin 23

For men 35+: fit, comfort, weather and wear.

BrooksTrainer shape

Brooks Glycerin 23
Reviews

25 of 31 reviews recommend it.

4 have reservations; 2 do not recommend it.

Overall review score8.1/1030 authors

Will it fit your foot?

  • Length: Small to large: mixed
  • Width: Narrow, regular and wide: reports differ
  • Toes: Roomy, snug and tight: reports differ

Where can you wear it?

  • Standing all day
  • An ordinary day
  • Warm days: reports differ
  • Rain: feet stay dry
  • Wet ground: reports differ

$175Mid-rangetypical price at large US stores$170–$175 across stores

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  • SoleChunky-looking
  • Coloursblack, blue, grey

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Do Brooks Glycerin 23 run big?

Length

Glycerin 23

  • Runs small.
  • Reports differ: true to size or large.
21

Reported sensations

  1. Width

    Glycerin 23

    • wide feetRegular fit.
    • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.

  2. Around the toes

    Glycerin 23

    • Reports differ: roomy, snug or tight.

Are Brooks Glycerin 23 comfortable all day?

Through the day

Glycerin 23

  • All day standingComfortable.
  • An ordinary dayComfortable.

Weight on foot

Glycerin 23

  • hot weatherFeels light.
  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

Weather, water & grip

In warm weather

Glycerin 23

  • Feels hot.
  • Cool to some wearers, hot to others.

Grip underfoot

Glycerin 23

  • Reports differ: secure or slippery.

Does rain get in?

Glycerin 23

  • Feet stayed dry.

How do they hold up over time?

Will they keep their looks?

Glycerin 23

  • Holds up with wear.

How long have people worn them?

Glycerin 23

  • Some pairs are still in use.

These are times already worn, not estimates of how long a new pair will last.

Materials & everyday details

Sole shape

Chunky-looking

Materials & details
Colour contrast
tonal
Sole colours
black / blue / grey
Upper colours
black / blue / grey

From maker pages; visual descriptions are our reading of their images. Details can vary across versions.

See them on video

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Brooks Glycerin 23 Review | The Best Glycerin Yet? Fit, Ride & Verdict

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Brooks Glycerin 23: A Hoodie for Your Feet. FULL REVIEW

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BIG UPGRADE or same old story? | Brooks Glycerin 23 first run review | Run4Adventure

Brooks Glycerin Flex vs Glycerin 23 Running Shoes Review

Brooks Glycerin 23: 8mm Drop & Upgraded Midsole Review

Testing Brooks Glycerin 23 Sneakers for Beginner Running by caseycattie

Brooks Running Glycerin 23 Sneakers Review by keepingupwithkaylii

More videos
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Brooks Glycerin 23 Review – Way More Comfortable Than the 22?

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Brooks Glycerin 23 Full Review – LOADS of CUSHION!

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Brooks Glycerin 23 Full Review | A nice upgrade to the brand's reliable favourite

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The New Brooks Glycerin 23 Explained | Full Details Inside

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Brooks Glycerin 23 Review: One Important Update You Need to Know

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Brooks Glycerin 23 Review: Still Not A Cushioned Daily Trainer I Reach For

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Brooks Glycerin 23 Review | Plush Comfort Meets Everyday Reliability

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Brooks Glycerin 23 First Run Review | A slight midsole update makes a big difference

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Brooks Glycerin 23 First Impressions | I’m Finally a Believer

Discover the New Brooks Glycerin 23 Running Shoe

Brooks Glycerin 23 unboxing and first run review by snackzwithlinz

Brooks Glycerin 23: review from a running-shoe store worker by skykathryn

Brooks Glycerin 23 Review: Improved Comfort and Foam by raddadbodtv

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About our research

Based on 43 reviews and other sources.

We compare owner feedback and reviews for fit, comfort and wear. Model details come from maker and retail information.

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Compare with similar pairs

Similar uses, different fits and trade-offs. These are reports about each model, not a head-to-head test.

Brooks Glycerin 23 vs Allbirds Tree Glider

Also used for walking. Compare length.
Brooks Glycerin 23
Brooks Glycerin 23
Allbirds Tree Glider
Allbirds Tree GliderSee this model
What mattersBrooks Glycerin 23Allbirds Tree Glider
Length
  • Runs small.
  • Reports differ: true to size or large.
  • True to size.
Width
  • wide feetRegular fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.
Toe box
  • Reports differ: roomy, snug or tight.
  • Roomy.
All day on your feet
  • All day standingComfortable.
  • All day walkingComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • hot weatherFeels light.
  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

Tree Glider

  • Feels light.

Tree Gliders

  • Feels light.
Sole shapeChunky-lookingRegular profile

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.

Brooks Glycerin 23 vs Asics Gel-Kayano

Also used for walking. Compare length.
Brooks Glycerin 23
Brooks Glycerin 23
Asics Gel-Kayano
Asics Gel-KayanoSee this model
What mattersBrooks Glycerin 23Asics Gel-Kayano
Length
  • Runs small.
  • Reports differ: true to size or large.
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.

Gel-Kayano

  • True to size.

GEL-KAYANO 32

  • True to size.

GEL-KAYANO 33

  • True to size.
Width
  • wide feetRegular fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.

Gel-Kayano

  • Wide fit.

GEL-KAYANO 32

  • Narrow fit.
Toe box
  • Reports differ: roomy, snug or tight.
  • Roomy.

Gel-Kayano

  • Roomy.

GEL-KAYANO 32

  • Roomy.
All day on your feet
  • All day standingComfortable.

GEL-KAYANO 33

  • All day walkingComfortable.
  • All day standingComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • hot weatherFeels light.
  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
  • Feels light.

Gel-Kayano

  • Feels light.

GEL-KAYANO 32

  • Feels light.

GEL-KAYANO 33

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
Maker price$170–$174.99 (typical price at large US stores)$123.75–$165 (typical price at large US stores)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.

Brooks Glycerin 23 vs New Balance 608

Also used for walking. Compare length.
Brooks Glycerin 23
Brooks Glycerin 23
New Balance 608
New Balance 608See this model
What mattersBrooks Glycerin 23New Balance 608
Length
  • Runs small.
  • Reports differ: true to size or large.
  • True to size.

608v5

  • True to size.
Width
  • wide feetRegular fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.

608v5

  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.
Toe box
  • Reports differ: roomy, snug or tight.
  • Roomy.

608v5

  • Roomy.

608

  • Snug.
All day on your feet
  • All day standingComfortable.
  • All day standingComfortable.

608v5

  • Standing · All dayComfortable.
  • All day walkingComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • hot weatherFeels light.
  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

608v5

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
Maker price$170–$174.99 (typical price at large US stores)$79.99–$85 (typical price at large US stores)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26 / 2026-09-28.

Brooks Glycerin 23 vs Hoka Bondi

Also used for walking. Compare toe box.
Brooks Glycerin 23
Brooks Glycerin 23
Hoka Bondi
Hoka BondiSee this model
What mattersBrooks Glycerin 23Hoka Bondi
Length
  • Runs small.
  • Reports differ: true to size or large.
  • True to size.

Bondi 8

  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.

Bondi 9

  • Reports differ: small or true to size.

Bondi SR

  • Reports differ: true to size or large.
Width
  • wide feetRegular fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
  • wide feetRoomy across the foot.
  • Reports differ: regular or wide.

Bondi 8

  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.

Bondi 9

  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
Toe box
  • Reports differ: roomy, snug or tight.
  • Roomy.

Bondi 8

  • Roomy.

Bondi 9

  • Roomy.
All day on your feet
  • All day standingComfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.

Bondi 8

  • All dayComfortable for some wearers; uncomfortable for others.

Bondi 9

  • All day standingComfortable.
  • All day walkingComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • hot weatherFeels light.
  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

Bondi 8

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

Bondi 9

  • pavement surfaceFeels light.
  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.

Brooks Glycerin 23 vs Hoka Gaviota

Also used for walking. Compare length.
Brooks Glycerin 23
Brooks Glycerin 23
Hoka Gaviota
Hoka GaviotaSee this model
What mattersBrooks Glycerin 23Hoka Gaviota
Length
  • Runs small.
  • Reports differ: true to size or large.
  • Reports differ: true to size or large.

5

  • wide feetTrue to size.
  • True to size.
Width
  • wide feetRegular fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
  • Reports differ: regular or wide.

5

  • Reports differ: regular or wide.
Toe box
  • Reports differ: roomy, snug or tight.
  • Roomy.

5

  • Roomy.
All day on your feet
  • All day standingComfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.

5

  • All day walkingComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • hot weatherFeels light.
  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
  • Feels light.
  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

5

  • Feels light.

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.

Brooks Glycerin 23 vs New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080

Also used for walking. Compare length.
Brooks Glycerin 23
Brooks Glycerin 23
New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080
New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080See this model
What mattersBrooks Glycerin 23New Balance Fresh Foam X 1080
Length
  • Runs small.
  • Reports differ: true to size or large.
  • Reports differ: true to size or large.

Fresh Foam X 1080v14

  • True to size.

Fresh Foam X 1080

  • True to size.
Width
  • wide feetRegular fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
  • narrow feetSnug across the foot.
  • Reports differ: regular or wide.

Fresh Foam X 1080v14

  • Regular fit.
Toe box
  • Reports differ: roomy, snug or tight.

Fresh Foam X 1080v14

  • Roomy.
All day on your feet
  • All day standingComfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • hot weatherFeels light.
  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26 / 2026-09-25.

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