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Brooks

Glycerin 22

8.3Good

Plush nitrogen-infused daily trainer for comfort-first easy and long road runs.

Available in Men's and Women's sizing.

  • Max Cushion
  • Daily Trainer
  • Neutral
  • 10mm Drop
  • 289g
Brooks Glycerin 22
  • Best forBrooks' plush easy/recovery lane and will take Glycerin soft over Ghost's firmer smooth ride.
  • Runner typeNeutral gait
  • SurfacesRoad

Overview

Plush nitrogen-infused daily trainer for comfort-first easy and long road runs.

Kitletics notes particular strengths around very plush underfoot and strong width offering.

  • Very plush underfoot
  • Strong width offering

At a glance

Weight
289 g
Drop
10 mm
Heel Stack
38 mm
Cushioning
Maximum
Stability
Neutral
Terrain
Road
Plate
No
Category
Running Shoes
Best for
Brooks' plush easy/recovery lane and will take Glycerin soft over Ghost's firmer smooth ride

Performance scores

  • Cushion9.3
  • Comfort9.0

Overall score: 8.3

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Very plush underfoot
  • Strong width offering

Cons

  • Heavier feel
  • Not lively for workouts

Key technologies

  • DNA LOFT v3 (nitrogen-infused)

    DNA LOFT v3 (nitrogen-infused)

  • Rubber

    Rubber

How it fits different uses

Use caseScore

Long Runs

Soft Brooks long-run daily when Bondi/Nimbus aren’t the right brand or fit.

89

Specifications

Weight
289g
Drop
10mm
Heel Stack
38mm
Cushioning
Maximum
Stability
Neutral
Terrain
Road
Plate
No

Geometry

Weight289 g
Heel Stack38 mm
Forefoot Stack28 mm
Drop10 mm

Ride

CushioningMaximum
Cushion FeelPlush
StabilityNeutral
Energy ReturnModerate
FlexibilityModerate
Ride CharacterSmooth

Construction

UpperEngineered mesh
MidsoleDNA LOFT v3 (nitrogen Infused)
OutsoleRubber
PlateNo
Plate MaterialNone

Use

TerrainRoad
Training TypesEasy, Long, Recovery
Recommended DistanceDaily, Marathon
SurfaceAsphalt
Weather SuitabilityDry, All Season
Race LegalYes

Fit

Width OptionsNarrow, Standard, Wide, Extra Wide
Arch SupportMedium
GripRoad
DurabilityModerate
BreathabilityModerate

Other

Fit / SizingMen, Women

Glycerin family

Previous generation

Brooks Glycerin 21

Older model — still listed when offers exist.

Where to buy

Showing offers for Netherlands. Prices may change at the retailer.

  • Brooks Official

    in stockBrand DirectNLLast checked 12 September 2026
    € 170Check price
  • Amazon.nl

    in stockMarketplaceNLLast checked 12 September 2026

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How we assessed this product

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  • Verified specification

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    Verified 12 September 2026

  • Editorial research

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    Used to cross-check ride, fit, category placement and buying trade-offs. Not a Kitletics personal wear-test.

    Verified 12 September 2026

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