Length
Glycerin GTS 23
- Reports differ: small or true to size.
Brooks Glycerin GTS 23
BrooksTrainer shape
- Reviews
3 of 8 reviews recommend it.
5 do not recommend it.
Will it fit your foot?
- Length: True to size or small
- Width: Narrow and regular: reports differ
- Toes: Roomy
- Toes: Reported blister
Where can you wear it?
- Feels light on foot
- Worn for running, standing
$180Mid-rangetypical price at online stores
Find on Google- SoleChunky-looking
- Coloursblack, blue, grey and more
On our lists: Minimalist sneakers in one colour family · Chunky sneakers · Lightweight sneakers
Do Brooks Glycerin GTS 23 run big?
Reported sensations
Width
Glycerin GTS 23
- wide feetNarrow fit.
- Regular fit.
Around the toes
Glycerin GTS 23
- Reported blister.
- Roomy.
How heavy do they feel?
Weight on foot
Glycerin GTS 23
- Feels light.
How do they hold up over time?
What wears or breaks?
1Upper
Glycerin GTS 23
- Creasing.
- Compression, tearing.
2Outsole
Glycerin GTS 23
- Tearing.
Will they keep their looks?
Glycerin GTS 23
- Holds up with wear.
How long have people worn them?
Glycerin GTS 23
- Owners describe 2–4 years or under 3 months of wear.
- 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 / white
- Upper colours
- black / blue / grey / white
From maker pages; visual descriptions are our reading of their images. Details can vary across versions.
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About our research
Based on 14 reviews and other sources.
We compare owner feedback and reviews for fit, comfort and wear. Model details come from maker and retail information.
How we put the guide together →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 GTS 23 vs Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24
Also used for running. Compare length.
| What matters | Brooks Glycerin GTS 23 | Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24 |
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| Sole shape | Chunky-looking | Regular profile |
| Maker price | $179.99 (typical price at online stores) | $120.98–$170 (typical price at online stores) |
Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.
Brooks Glycerin GTS 23 vs Asics Gel-Cumulus
Also used for running. Compare length.
| What matters | Brooks Glycerin GTS 23 | Asics Gel-Cumulus |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
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Gel-Cumulus
GEL-CUMULUS 27
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| Width |
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Gel-Cumulus
GEL-CUMULUS 27
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| Toe box |
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Gel-Cumulus
GEL-CUMULUS 27
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| Weight on the foot |
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Gel-Cumulus
GEL-CUMULUS 27
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| Maker price | $179.99 (typical price at online stores) | $96.38 (typical price at online stores) |
Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.
Brooks Glycerin GTS 23 vs Asics GT-1000
Also used for running. Compare width.
| What matters | Brooks Glycerin GTS 23 | Asics GT-1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
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14
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| Width |
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GT-1000
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| Toe box |
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14
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| Weight on the foot |
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GT-1000
14
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| Maker price | $179.99 (typical price at online stores) | $100–$121 (typical price at online stores) |
Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.
Brooks Glycerin GTS 23 vs Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25
Also used for running. Compare length.
| What matters | Brooks Glycerin GTS 23 | Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25 |
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| Length |
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| Width |
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| Toe box |
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| Weight on the foot |
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| Sole shape | Chunky-looking | Chunky-looking |
Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26 / 2026-09-25.
Brooks Glycerin GTS 23 vs Brooks Ghost 16
Also used for running. Compare length.
| What matters | Brooks Glycerin GTS 23 | Brooks Ghost 16 |
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| Length |
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| Width |
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| Toe box |
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| Weight on the foot |
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| Sole shape | Chunky-looking | Regular profile |
Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.
Brooks Glycerin GTS 23 vs Brooks Ghost 17
Also used for running. Compare length.
| What matters | Brooks Glycerin GTS 23 | Brooks Ghost 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Length |
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| Width |
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| Toe box |
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| Weight on the foot |
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| Sole shape | Chunky-looking | Chunky-looking |
Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26 / 2026-09-25.
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