Brooks Glycerin 22 running shoes

A running shoe doesn’t have to be pretty, it just has to be good. The Brooks Glycerin 22 running shoe is just that, not prettier, but better. The Brooks Glycerin 22 Running Shoe is a highly cushioned running shoe with a comfortable upper that is best suited for lower-intensity, longer runs or runs where you want to give your feet a little extra comfort. It’s also good for beginners and heavier runners who want a sturdy shoe with good stability.

Brook Glycerin 22 upper

The upper of the Brooks Glycerin 22 running shoe is made from a more flexible than average double jacquard mesh fabric that has average breathability, which is beneficial on colder days but can keep your feet warm in the summer or at the gym. The upper is padded, all about comfort, fits true to size and is medium wide, but you buy get wide and extra wide versions of the shoe. The tongue of the shoe is thick, padded and not fixed, but the laces can be pulled over the tongue to keep it from moving. Shoes with thicker, padded tongues are easier to tighten, so they move less. The laces are also padded. The heel collar is stiff, but not overly stiff, and well cushioned so it is comfortable and holds the foot in place.

Brook Glycerin 22 midsole

The Brooks Glycerin 22 running shoe midsole is made of a nitrogen-injected EVA foam called DNA Tuned foam, and the same foam is used in the Glycerin Max running shoe. This foam, a soft but not too soft foam with good shock absorption. The nitrogen injection is different in each part of the midsole. The heel has larger nitrogen cells, so it’s softer, while the forefoot has smaller cells, so it’s a bit harder, but more dynamic and sensitive. The differentiated midfoot gives it very good transitions, as it is softer on landing and more energetic on kick-off. The midsole height is 38mm at the heel and 28mm at the forefoot, with a 10mm drop, and is wider than average, giving good stability. If you’re looking for a more stable shoe, there’s also a stable version of the Glycerin 22, the Brooks Glycerin GTS 22. The midfoot energy return is not bad, but the weight of the shoe and the geometry of the midfoot make the Glycerin 22 mainly for lower-intensity runs, but you can run some faster periods in it also.

Brook Glycerin 22 outsole

The outsole of the Brooks Glycerin 22 running shoe doesn’t completely cover the midfoot, which allows the shoe to remain flexible. It has a crosswise cutouts for smoother transitions and a longitudinal cutout to help with the torsional flexibility of the shoe. The outsole has good traction and is thick enough to be durable. The outsole is also reinforced on the inside to improve stability. The outsole follows the shape of the human foot, which is most noticeable at the big toe where most runners kick off, so it’s important to have good traction there.

Brook Glycerin 22 vs Glycerin 21, what’s the difference in the new version?

Much changed from its predecessor, the Brooks Glycerin 22 brings even more to the highly cushioned, comfortable category. The changes have made the shoe 11g heavier, but it’s hardly noticeable.

The upper of the Brooks Glycerin 22 is even more comfortable and cushioned. The lacing holes have been redesigned so that you can tighten the laces more easily for a more secure fit. The heel collar has a pull tab and a second knit layer to seal the foot better.

The midsole is made of a new material, DNA Tuned foam, a softer but more dynamic nitrogen-injected foam. The outsole has also been widened slightly to improve stability.

Who is the Brook Glycerin 22 for and what kind of running? Summary

The Brooks Glycerin 22 Running Shoe is a highly cushioned, comfortable running shoe. The upper is all about comfort, made of thick, stretchy, double-layered mesh material, it has a soft, thick tongue, not too stiff, cushioned heel collar. The midsole is high, soft but not too soft, with good shock absorption and stability. The outsole is thick, durable, with good traction. It is mainly suitable for lower intensity, slower, even long runs. It is a good choice for beginner runners, and can also suit runners with a heavier build, as it has a very sturdy construction.