Brooks Glycerin Max
The Brooks Glycerin Max is a men’s road-running shoe built for runners who crave the softest, most cushioned ride in Brooks’s lineup. Designed to deliver plush comfort mile after mile, it’s ideal for long runs, recovery days, and everyday training with a focus on ultimate underfoot softness.
- DNA Tuned cushioning: nitrogen-infused foam with dual-sized cells for airy landings and energetic toe-offs.
- GlideRoll Rocker: a thoughtfully sculpted bevel and toe-spring geometry for effortless heel-to-toe transitions.
- High-stack midsole: maximum soft cushioning that helps protect the body from impact on hard pavement.
- 6mm drop (heel-to-toe)
- Weight: approximately 9.5 oz (269 g) for a men's size, balancing cushion with a stable feel.
Best for
- Road running with protective, plush cushioning for comfort on long miles.
- Runners seeking effortless transitions and a smooth, confident ride.
- Neutral runners needing a soft, energy-rich tempo without sacrificing support.
- Recovery days or high-mileage training where maximum cushioning can aid comfort and durability.
Performance / Benefits
The Glycerin Max redefines the idea of a cushioned run with DNA Tuned, Brooks’s next-generation foam that blends two nitrogen-infused densities to deliver both soft landings and responsive toe-offs. This high Stack setup provides substantial protection from impact, helping reduce fatigue over long sessions and rough surfaces. The GlideRoll Rocker further enhances stride efficiency by enabling smooth, natural transitions from heel to toe, so you can maintain a steady, comfortable cadence across every mile. Altogether, this shoe aims to keep you running longer, recovering quicker, and enjoying the sensation of a soft, buoyant ride with each step.
The Brooks Glycerin Max is a men’s road-running shoe built for runners who crave the softest, most cushioned ride in Brooks’s lineup. Designed to deliver plush comfort mile after mile, it’s ideal for long runs, recovery days, and everyday training with a focus on ultimate underfoot softness.
- DNA Tuned cushioning: nitrogen-infused foam with dual-sized cells for airy landings and energetic toe-offs.
- GlideRoll Rocker: a thoughtfully sculpted bevel and toe-spring geometry for effortless heel-to-toe transitions.
- High-stack midsole: maximum soft cushioning that helps protect the body from impact on hard pavement.
- 6mm drop (heel-to-toe)
- Weight: approximately 9.5 oz (269 g) for a men's size, balancing cushion with a stable feel.
Best for
- Road running with protective, plush cushioning for comfort on long miles.
- Runners seeking effortless transitions and a smooth, confident ride.
- Neutral runners needing a soft, energy-rich tempo without sacrificing support.
- Recovery days or high-mileage training where maximum cushioning can aid comfort and durability.
Performance / Benefits
The Glycerin Max redefines the idea of a cushioned run with DNA Tuned, Brooks’s next-generation foam that blends two nitrogen-infused densities to deliver both soft landings and responsive toe-offs. This high Stack setup provides substantial protection from impact, helping reduce fatigue over long sessions and rough surfaces. The GlideRoll Rocker further enhances stride efficiency by enabling smooth, natural transitions from heel to toe, so you can maintain a steady, comfortable cadence across every mile. Altogether, this shoe aims to keep you running longer, recovering quicker, and enjoying the sensation of a soft, buoyant ride with each step.