The Brooks Glycerin Max is a super max stack shoe that delivers a soft, supportive, smooth, cushioned and bouncy ride. That's a lot of adjectives because the Glycerin Max is a lot of shoe. Throughout our 100+ miles of testing, the Glycerin Max shined for its comfort and fun. On relaxed runs, the softer foam in the heel offered impact absorption, while the firmer forefoot gave some pop when picking up the pace. If you're looking for the utmost in comfort and cushion, this is your ticket. If you want a more streamlined but still soft shoe, check out the New Balance 1080v14. The key critique runners have had of the Glycerin Max is the ultra-padded upper—check out the Puma Mag Max for a bouncy super max stack shoe with a lighter weight upper.
Category
Max comfort
Release Date
October 2024
Plated?
No
Type of Plate
None
Foam
DNA Tuned
Foam Compound
Not disclosed
Ride
Cushioned, Bouncy, Soft
Heel Stack (mm)
47.0
Forefoot Stack (mm)
41.0
Drop (mm)
6
Weight (mens size 9)
10.9
Support
Neutral
Fit
Roomy
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