Brooks Glycerin 22

The Run Testers says the Glycerin 22 does a good job of taming the road without needing more foam under foot, and he personally prefers a lower-profile, more directional feel.

The Run Testers compares the Saucony Ride 18 to the Brooks Glycerin 22 and finds the Ride 18 is the superior shoe.

The Run Testers finds the Brooks Glycerin 22 is more expensive than the Saucony Ride 18.

The Run Testers finds the Saucony Ride 18 is a bit nicer to run in than the Brooks Glycerin 22, with a midsole that is a bit more lively and enjoyable, and a heel-to-toe transition that is a bit better.

The Run Testers states that they do like the Glycerin 22, but finds the Saucony Ride 18 better and cheaper.

The full firm-and-supportive list from softest to firmest includes: Cloud Monster Hyper, Supernova Prima 2, Vomero 18, Puma MagX, Hoka Bondi 9, Saucony Triumph 23, Brooks Ghost Max 3, Brooks Glycerin 22, Hoka Skyflow, Under Armour Infinite Mega, and ASICS Super Blast 2.

Yowana classifies the Brooks Glycerin 22 in the 'firm and supportive' category of max cushion shoes.

Yowana lists the Brooks Glycerin 22 as number 25 (out of ~30) in the softest-to-firmest ranking of max cushion shoes, within the 'firm and supportive' group.

Yowana notes that the 'firm and supportive' group also contains some 'bricks' but states firmness is not inherently bad; a firmer platform typically translates to higher stability and more energy return.

Yowana observes that the Brooks Glycerin 22 is in the 'firm and supportive' group alongside the Brooks Ghost Max 3, and that both are Brooks shoes in that firm category.

Marathon Handbook states that the Brooks Glycerin 22 was a lot different from the Brooks Glycerin 21, noting that such shoe-to-shoe evolutions do happen but are not the norm.

Marathon Handbook ranks the Brooks Glycerin 23 as number three, noting there is almost no difference between the Glycerin 22 and 23; the big change came between the 21 and 22 when Brooks introduced its own nitrogen-infused foam.

Marathon Handbook has worn the Glycerin 22 from the last two years extensively and it lasted several hundreds of kilometers.

Marathon Handbook found that they loved the Glycerin 22 for just their daily recovery runs.

Marathon Handbook observed that in the Glycerin 22 last year, the foam profile got an upgrade and was really, really nice as an easy running shoe.

Marathon Handbook addresses a comparison question and states that the Brooks Glycerin Max is more expensive, is a workout shoe, has a more rockered profile, and is faster than the Glycerin 22.

Marathon Handbook advises that if the main thing a buyer is looking for is durability, they might want to look elsewhere, because the Glycerin 22 has been outlasted by a few of its contemporaries.

Marathon Handbook finds that the Glycerin 22's durability is 'really good' for an easy running shoe, but has been outlasted by some of its contemporaries.

Marathon Handbook finds the Glycerin 22 much more responsive and alive compared to the Glycerin 21, and describes the one-year difference as 'incredible'.

Marathon Handbook observes that Brooks completely revamped the Glycerin 22's midsole compared to prior versions, making it entirely super-critical DNA Tune foam with dual-cell technology.

Marathon Handbook observes that the Glycerin 22 uses DNA Tune foam, the same type of light, responsive foam Brooks uses in many of their workout shoes.

Marathon Handbook recommends that if a buyer's sole purpose is easy running, they are 'just as well getting the Glycerin 22' and will save money, but if they want a shoe that also does workouts well, they might stretch for the Glycerin Max.

Marathon Handbook reports putting approximately 700 comfortable, bouncy kilometers on the Glycerin 22 before the ride started to feel 'a little bit flat', and speculates it could possibly extend to 800 km.

Marathon Handbook states that the Glycerin 22's comfort is 'unmatched'.

Marathon Handbook describes the Brooks Glycerin 22 as 'kind of like the Swiss Army knife of running shoes.'

Marathon Handbook states the Brooks Glycerin 22 is 'light, feels good,' and 'you can easily jump into a fartlek or a workout' in it.

Marathon Handbook states the Brooks Glycerin 22 is 'nice and cushioned enough for a recovery run, but still fast enough to help you throw down a good workout.'

Marathon Handbook states the Brooks Glycerin 22 is a 'really nice daily trainer that fits any runner, no matter your speed, that has nice support, but also that can move a little bit quickly and makes you feel good on runs of pretty much any speed.'

Marathon Handbook states the Brooks Glycerin 22's entire midsole is made out of a 'special light and responsive kind of foam' called super critical foam.

Marathon Handbook states that his go-to easy running daily trainer is the Brooks Glycerin 22.

Marathon Handbook finds the Glycerin 22 way more responsive than a typical easy running shoe.

Marathon Handbook states that the Brooks Glycerin 22 is the best easy running shoe of 2025 so far.

Marathon Handbook confirms after runs that the Glycerin 22 is nothing like the Glycerin 21 and a lot more like the Glycerin Max.

Marathon Handbook finds the Glycerin 22 comfortable to put on — comfortable to land on and a nice cradle for the entire foot — and says 'I don't think you can get a blister in these shoes, I don't think it's possible.'

Marathon Handbook finds the Glycerin 22 has a good amount of bounce and responsiveness, not dead like easy running shoes, but also not a workout shoe that springs you onto your toes (which you don't want on easy days).

Marathon Handbook finds the Glycerin 22 is 'a whole different shoe' from the Glycerin 21.

Marathon Handbook finds the Glycerin 22 is like the Glycerin Max without much of a rocker-forward profile, with more of a lockdown heel, and more flexible at the forefoot, so you are less likely to go 'boom right on your toes.'

Marathon Handbook is typecasting the Glycerin 22s as their post-workout-day shoe because they are a huge step up from the 21s.

Marathon Handbook measured that the Brooks Glycerin 22 is half an ounce heavier than the Glycerin 21 and also 10 mm taller (stack height).

Marathon Handbook notes the Glycerin 22 has a tall platform — 38 mm — which is on the high end for an easy running shoe.

Marathon Handbook observes that the Glycerin 22 and the Brooks Glycerin Max (their super trainer from fall 2024) have almost the same weight and midsole.

Marathon Handbook observes that the Glycerin 22 has DNA Tuned foam — the kind of super-critical foam you would find in a super shoe, not in an easy running shoe.

Marathon Handbook observes that the Glycerin 22 is a little bit more pricey than an average shoe, but considers that warranted — better materials, higher price, you get what you pay for.

Marathon Handbook observes that the magic of the Glycerin 22 is in the midsole, made of a super-critical foam that is a lot more comfy and a lot more responsive than the foam from past Glycerin versions.

Marathon Handbook says 'this is much better than the 21s, home run by Brooks.'

Marathon Handbook says they were excited to try the Glycerin 22 as an easy running version of the Glycerin Max.

Marathon Handbook says this version of the Glycerin is 'kind of ruining other easy running shoes for me' — he is not that interested in running in Glycerin 21s anymore because they are not as responsive, comfortable, or easy on the joints as the 22.

Marathon Handbook says you might enjoy the Glycerin 22 if you like cushy running shoes on recovery days that might even do a little bit of the work for you.

Marathon Handbook says you might want to stay away from the Glycerin 22 if trying to save money, if not a fan of huge heel-to-toe drops (10 mm is 'substantial'), or if you like to feel the ground under you (these are not for you, you are on a hefty cushion).

Marathon Handbook states that the whole midsole is made of what Brooks calls nitrogen-infused DNA Tuned foam.

Marathon Handbook states that this version of the Glycerin 22 has dual-cell technology — tiny pods in the midsole that help absorb shock in the heel and propel forward at the toe.

Marathon Handbook compares the Brooks Glycerin 22 to the Brooks Glycerin Max, stating they have almost the same weight and midsole.

Marathon Handbook describes the Brooks Glycerin 22 as a whole different shoe from the Glycerin 21, noting the 21 was an outlier with a pared-down midsole.

Marathon Handbook expresses less interest in running in Glycerin 21s after the 22, as the 21s are not as responsive, comfortable, or easy on the joints.

Marathon Handbook finds the Brooks Glycerin 22 is like the Glycerin Max without much of a rocker-forward profile, with a more locked-down heel and more flexible forefoot.

Marathon Handbook finds the Brooks Glycerin 22 provides a comfortable cradle for the entire foot and believes it is impossible to get a blister in them.

Marathon Handbook measured the Brooks Glycerin 22 as half an ounce heavier and 10 mm taller (stack height) than the Glycerin 21.

Marathon Handbook notes the Brooks Glycerin 22 has a 10 mm heel-to-toe drop, describing it as substantial but not huge.

Marathon Handbook notes the Brooks Glycerin 22 has a 38 mm stack height, calling it on the high end for an easy-running shoe.

Marathon Handbook notes the Brooks Glycerin 22's midsole is made of nitrogen-infused DNA Tuned foam, a super-critical foam Brooks uses in workout shoes like the Glycerin Max and the Hyperion Max.

Marathon Handbook observes the Brooks Glycerin 22 has dual-cell technology with tiny pods in the midsole that absorb shock in the heel and propel forward at the toe.

Marathon Handbook observes the Brooks Glycerin 22 is a bit more pricey than average running shoes, but considers the higher price warranted by better materials.

Marathon Handbook prefers the Brooks Glycerin 22 to the Glycerin 21, calling it a home run by Brooks.

RoadTrailRun finds the Brooks Glycerin 22 a good bet for slow, easy runs at moderate paces due to its inherent stability.

RoadTrailRun finds the Brooks Glycerin 22 has a DNA tuned foam midsole which is a dual foam with smaller cells in the front for more response and bigger cells in the back for more cushion.

RoadTrailRun finds the Brooks Glycerin 22 not as much fun as hoped because of its rigid profile.

RoadTrailRun finds the Brooks Glycerin 22 plush but dull.

RoadTrailRun states the Brooks Glycerin 22 has a 10 mm drop.

RadDadBodTV attributes the Glycerin 22's flat feel to the DNA Tuned foam not delivering the hoped-for energy return.

RadDadBodTV describes the Glycerin 22 as the second shoe to use DNA Tuned foam (after the Glycerin Max).

RadDadBodTV found the Glycerin 22's midsole felt flat and lacked pop in the forefoot.

RadDadBodTV observes that the Glycerin 22 felt like it lacked pace due to lack of forefoot compression.

RadDadBodTV states the Glycerin 22 had a 10 mm drop.