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Brooks Glycerin Max 2

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

BrooksTrainer shape

Brooks Glycerin Max 2
Reviews

16 of 20 reviews recommend it.

2 have reservations; 2 do not recommend it.

Overall review score7.7/1019 authors

Will it fit your foot?

  • Length: True to size or small
  • Width: Narrow, regular and wide: reports differ
  • Toes: Roomy

Where can you wear it?

  • Standing all day
  • Wet ground: grip holds
  • Weight: reports differ
  • Worn for running, walking

$200Mid-rangetypical price at large US stores

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  • SoleChunky-looking
  • Colourswhite

On our lists: Sneakers that grip wet pavement · Sneakers with a roomy toe box · Sneakers wearers call comfortable all day · White sneakers · Minimalist sneakers in one colour family · Chunky sneakers · Gum sole sneakers

Do Brooks Glycerin Max 2 run big?

Length

Glycerin Max 2

  • wide feetTrue to size.
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.
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Reported sensations

  1. Width

    Glycerin Max 2

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

  2. Around the toes

    Glycerin Max 2

    • Roomy.

Are Brooks Glycerin Max 2 comfortable all day?

Through the day

Glycerin Max 2

  • All day standingComfortable.

Weight on foot

Glycerin Max 2

  • Feels heavy.
  • Reports differ: light or heavy.

Where do they grip or slip?

Grip underfoot

Glycerin Max 2

  • Holds on ice.
  • Holds on wet ground.

How do they hold up over time?

Will they keep their looks?

Glycerin Max 2

  • Holds up with wear.

How long have people worn them?

Glycerin Max 2

  • 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
tan / white
Upper colours
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 26 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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Similar uses, different fits and trade-offs. These are reports about each model, not a head-to-head test.

Brooks Glycerin Max 2 vs Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25

Also used for running. Compare length.
Brooks Glycerin Max 2
Brooks Glycerin Max 2
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25See this model
What mattersBrooks Glycerin Max 2Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25
Length
  • wide feetTrue to size.
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.
  • True to size.
Width
  • wide feetRegular fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
  • wide feetNarrow fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
Toe box
  • Roomy.
  • Roomy.
All day on your feet
  • All day standingComfortable.
  • All day standingComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels heavy.
  • Reports differ: light or heavy.
  • Feels light.
Sole shapeChunky-lookingChunky-looking
Maker price$199.95–$200 (typical price at large US stores)$154.95–$155 (typical price at large US stores)

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

Brooks Glycerin Max 2 vs Brooks Ghost 18

Also used for running. Compare length.
Brooks Glycerin Max 2
Brooks Glycerin Max 2
Brooks Ghost 18
Brooks Ghost 18See this model
What mattersBrooks Glycerin Max 2Brooks Ghost 18
Length
  • wide feetTrue to size.
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.
  • Reports differ: true to size or large.
Width
  • wide feetRegular fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
  • Reports differ: regular or wide.
Toe box
  • Roomy.
  • Roomy.
All day on your feet
  • All day standingComfortable.
  • All day walkingComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels heavy.
  • Reports differ: light or heavy.
  • Feels light.
Sole shapeChunky-lookingChunky-looking
Maker price$199.95–$200 (typical price at large US stores)$150–$179.99 (typical price at large US stores)

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

Brooks Glycerin Max 2 vs Salomon Aero Glide

Also used for running. Compare length.
Brooks Glycerin Max 2
Brooks Glycerin Max 2
Salomon Aero Glide
Salomon Aero GlideSee this model
What mattersBrooks Glycerin Max 2Salomon Aero Glide
Length
  • wide feetTrue to size.
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
Width
  • wide feetRegular fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
Toe box
  • Roomy.
  • Roomy.
All day on your feet
  • All day standingComfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels heavy.
  • Reports differ: light or heavy.
  • Opinions differ on whether it feels light.
Sole shapeChunky-lookingChunky-looking
Maker price$199.95–$200 (typical price at large US stores)$119.95–$160 (typical price at large US stores)

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

Brooks Glycerin Max 2 vs Asics GT-2000

Also used for running. Compare length.
Brooks Glycerin Max 2
Brooks Glycerin Max 2
Asics GT-2000
Asics GT-2000See this model
What mattersBrooks Glycerin Max 2Asics GT-2000
Length
  • wide feetTrue to size.
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.
  • Reports differ: true to size or large.

GT-2000 14

  • True to size.

GT-2000 15

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

GT-2000 14

  • Regular fit.

GT-2000 15

  • Regular fit.
Toe box
  • Roomy.

GT-2000 14

  • Roomy.

GT-2000 15

  • Roomy.
All day on your feet
  • All day standingComfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels heavy.
  • Reports differ: light or heavy.
  • Feels light.

GT-2000 14

  • Feels light.

GT-2000 15

  • Feels light.
Maker price$199.95–$200 (typical price at large US stores)$109.95–$140 (typical price at large US stores)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.

Brooks Glycerin Max 2 vs Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24

Also used for running. Compare length.
Brooks Glycerin Max 2
Brooks Glycerin Max 2
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24See this model
What mattersBrooks Glycerin Max 2Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24
Length
  • wide feetTrue to size.
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.
  • Runs small.
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
Width
  • wide feetRegular fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
Toe box
  • Roomy.
  • Reports differ: roomy, snug or tight.
All day on your feet
  • All day standingComfortable.
  • Walking · All dayComfortable.
  • All day walkingComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels heavy.
  • Reports differ: light or heavy.
  • Reports differ: light or heavy.
Sole shapeChunky-lookingRegular profile

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.

Brooks Glycerin Max 2 vs Brooks Ghost 16

Also used for running. Compare length.
Brooks Glycerin Max 2
Brooks Glycerin Max 2
Brooks Ghost 16
Brooks Ghost 16See this model
What mattersBrooks Glycerin Max 2Brooks Ghost 16
Length
  • wide feetTrue to size.
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.
  • True to size.
Width
  • wide feetRegular fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
  • Narrow fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
Toe box
  • Roomy.
  • Roomy.
All day on your feet
  • All day standingComfortable.
  • Walking · All day standingComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels heavy.
  • Reports differ: light or heavy.
  • Opinions differ on whether it feels light.
Sole shapeChunky-lookingRegular profile

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.

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Updated Sep 2026 · How we research