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Mike Davis
December 17, 2025
Exceptionally Comfortable and Supportive Running Shoe!
The Brooks Women’s Glycerin 21 Neutral Running Shoe is amazing! The cushioning is plush and incredibly comfortable, making long runs feel effortless. It provides excellent support while still being lightweight and flexible.The shoe fits true to size and feels secure without any pinching or rubbing. The breathable upper keeps my feet cool, and the durable outsole handles a variety of surfaces with ease. I’ve noticed less fatigue and more comfort during runs compared to other shoes I’ve owned.Overall, this is a top-notch running shoe for neutral runners who want comfort, durability, and performance. Highly recommend!
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Wendy Smith
December 28, 2025
These shoes are extremely comfortable!
I love Brooks shoes. This pair was exceptional. I purchased them for vacation and did not once hurt from walking so much. I love the color and will be buying more Brooks sneakers in the future.
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The best general tennis shoes/walking shoes of my life
I was a bit hesitant to order these shoes because I've myself never heard of Brooks. I took them out of the box and thought "That is a really thick sole." And then I put them on my feet and I was thrilled nearly 100%.Pros- The regular width shoe is perfect for someone who has a generally skinny foot but a slightly wider ball of foot area. This has been a challenge for my entire life and I've often had to either buy wide shoes that make my feet swim or have shoes that are too tight around my toes and ball of my foot.- The toe area is long enough over center to accommodate those of us with a long second toe, or Greek toe. This can be especially helpful if you suffer pain or potential hammer toe due to cramped shoes. My other toes feel supported and don't feel like they're swimming, but my long toe also has plenty of room and support.- The cushy support from the nitrogen injected spongey soles is something I never knew I needed.- The arch support feel fantastic for high arches. I didn't even feel the need to switch out the insole.- The top of the shoe is stretchy and breathable.- I have felt comfortable and supported since I started wearing these about a week ago. I had major foot surgery in 2021 and have had issues with my feet and toes ever since. These don't solve all those problems but I feel a lot better. I didn't feel like I could comfortably walk 10,000 steps per day and now I do. I'm going over 13,000+ per day.- They were easy to wear even without "breaking in." I've had only minimal breaking in pains and that is a really big deal for me because that's never been the case before.Cons- The shape and height of the heel back on this shoe rubs into my heel, not just on the bridge but on the sides as well. This meant that I had to buy socks with a heel tab on them. I am not a huge fan of those kinds of socks because they are always super thick. This means that a lot of the glorious room I got in these shoes was then taken away from me by thick socks that I didn't even want to buy. So just remember that if you buy these shoes you now also have to buy $20 of socks.- The shoelaces are not typical for tennis shoes and they're the kind of tubular ones. This means that they are harder to untie and more likely to get stuck in annoying knots.- I had to relearn to walk in these shoes. The sole is so thick and springy that walking is not intuitive at first. I fell off my walking pad the first time I used it with these shoes.Overall, these are really great shoes and I highly recommend them.
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Brooks Glycerin 21: Good shoes
The pictures after after quite a few shifts so they aren’t “brand new” and are a little dirty. I am a Brooks believer. Haha okay no but these really are nice shoes. I like Brooks shoes but not all of them feel comfortable to me. I wear a size 8 in most shoes and these are no different size-wise. At first I put them on and it felt like there was too much foam around my achilles tendon area and my foot was too high inside the shoes but it quickly softened and felt nice, snug and supportive. I have a wide foot and high arch. I will say there isn’t a high arch in this shoe but it still feels like I have good arch support. I have a tendency to walk on the outer parts of my feet and these keep me well supported. They are thick soled so I do not feel the ground through the pads of my feet as I walk. Not clunky nor heavy. I can’t distinctly hear myself walking around. I feel comfortable on my feet for 12hr shift.
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Scarlett J
September 17, 2024
If you have wide feet, size UP!
If you’re reading this, size up a half size when purchasing! These run SMALLER than previous glycerin models!I have always been a size 6.5 WIDE in Brooks and have had several previous “Glycerin” models, so I was very surprised when 6.5 wide was not only too small but too NARROW. I sized up to a 7, and it fits much better.That being said, Brooks is stepping up their game in terms of the style and colors of their shoes. In my opinion, the Glycerin 21 is the most attractive shoe I’ve owned from brooks and the first that doesn’t somewhat resemble “old people shoes”. Looks aside, I will say that I like the fit of the previous model — Glycerin 20 — a bit better. The bottom of the shoes are very padded and heavier like Hokas, which is great for walking but not the best for running.Overall, Brooks is still the best option out there in terms of comfort and traction. I wear brooks every day for my job (on my feet and walking ALL day as a fitness professional), and my feet and back always feel great — unlike with other brands! Great shoe. Just make sure to size UP, especially if you have wide feet!
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Queen of the Universe
November 02, 2025
My go-to workout shoes
I go to the gym six days a week doing cardio, weight machines, cycling, free weights and yoga and I wear these for all of my gym activities except yoga which I do barefoot. These shoes offer a very secure wide sole to provide balance. The heel fits snuggly. This shoe is ultra comfortable. This is my preferred brand now for the gym. My other gym shoes don't compare for fit, support and balance and I have given all those brands away. I wear a different sneaker for stylishly running errands but for my daily hours in the gym, it's Brooks Glycerin or nothing.
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Clara Nance
November 23, 2025
Great Shoes
These shoes have a roomy toe box which is great for longer distances. Cushion is perfect. 2nd pair I have ordered.
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