Brooks Glycerin 18, Men’s race Running Shoe

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In addition, Kevin is a 300-hour certified yoga teacher (Sivananda) and uses this experience to run more mindfully with a focus on well-being over performance. Remarkably, our measurements showed cushioning in the heel and forefoot as “moderate,” as well; a departure from the Glycerin’s usual score of “very soft. This shoe is protective enough to handle all of your daily miles as well as any long runs you can throw at it. It adheres to the foot exceptionally well, so there's very little lost energy despite its supple build. The GTS features the GuideRails technology to prevent the foot from deviating outwards while running.

Our testers agreed that they didn't notice the rocks or pavement underfoot and felt that this shoe could easily handle a marathon distance.The range has become a staple for those looking for a daily trainer that offers a soft, cushioned feel with every step, instead of a fast race shoe.

That means they have lots of thick padding around the heel, collar, and tongue, as well as a nice Ortholite sockliner lining the upper. I was looking for a little bit of a response, or just a little more life in these, but found I had to work to keep my cadence and usual stride up. The Glycerin 18 features more DNA Loft cushioning than the last version for a lighter weight shoe with a softer ride. I wish I could say more for the midsole and ride of this trainer, however, I just am not one of those runners Brooks is looking for to wear this shoe. The midsole of the shoe still uses Brooks’ patented the DNA Loft foam, which incorporates air and rubber to their previous foam formula of DNA foam.When I ran in the Glycerin 17, it was the first time my gait didn’t feel stilted in a cushioned trainer. They deliver that with features like a deep heel cup and a stiff counter designed as only Brooks can.