Club Benefits
Brooks is a brand well-known for making some of the most comfortable running shoes available, so it’s really saying something that the Glycerin Max line is the most cushioned option in its line-up.
Thanks to the towering stack of foam in its midsole, the Glycerin Max is a supremely comfortable option for racking up your runs, and I’ve enjoyed using both models of the shoe to date.
They don’t come cheap though, so the $50 saving you can make on the original Brooks Glycerin Max, which is down to $149 at Amazon, is certainly welcome, especially as I actually prefer it to the newer Brooks Glycerin Max 2.
I thoroughly tested the comfort of the Brooks Glycerin Max with a 20-mile run out of the box, and it didn’t disappoint. The dual-density midsole it has delivers a soft landing at the heel, then a more responsive feel as you roll off your toes.
While it’s a bit large and heavy for speed sessions, the Glycerin Max is perfect for racking up daily training runs at easy or steady paces, and it’s a great option for those in marathon training who need a durable, protective shoe to handle the extra miles.
The Brooks Glycerin Max 2 came out in late 2025 but its a minimal update on the Glycerin Max, and actually a little heavier that its predecessor. They’re similar shoes, but I slightly prefer the original Glycerin Max, so the fact it’s now also in sales and cheaper than the Glycerin Max 2 is a bonus.
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