Exceptional (98/100)
Scores better than 98% of all shoes.
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Exceptional (98/100)
Overall rating
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Exceptional (98/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than 98% of shoes
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Exceptional (99/100)
Durability rating
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Exceptional (99/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than 99% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
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Exceptional (98/100)
Comfort rating
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Better Shoes Rating
Exceptional (98/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than 98% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
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Exceptional (99/100)
Cushioning rating
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Better Shoes Rating
Exceptional (99/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than 98% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
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Good (76/100)
Appearance rating
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Better Shoes Rating
Good (76/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than 57% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
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Good (74/100)
Value rating
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Better Shoes Rating
Good (74/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than 53% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.
100%
1/1
Would buy again
Reviewers who said they would buy this shoe again.
52%
14/27
Prefer this shoe over another.
Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.
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Scores better than 98% of 2,617 running shoes.
Exceptional
Daily Trainers
Scores better than 98% of 1,872 daily trainers.
98%
Glycerin Family
Scores better than 86% of 10 glycerin family.
86%
Brooks
Scores better than 96% of 224 Brooks shoes.
96%
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Baxter · Jun 7, 2026
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Oct 29, 2024
5/5
Overall
The Brooks Glycerin 20 is less expensive than it used to be and is absolutely worth the $100. Lasts 500+ miles, perfect for easy and long runs
Anonymous runner · Oct 29, 2024
4/5
Overall
This was my 4th pair of glycerins and the only ones I didn’t love. Not the same level of cushioning as the others. The placing system and laces puts too much pressure on the top of the foot. Would not recommend.
CatR · Aug 10, 2024
5/5
Overall
Comfortable and durable. I have had 3 pairs of these shoes that I used for half-marathon and base training over the past year, and had no issues with injuries.
Anonymous runner · Jul 28, 2024
5/5
Overall
Great running shoe- not springy and probably not huge on energy return- or the lightest shoe -but comfortable km after km and good for whatever your training program throws at you from fast intervals to easy long runs. Fits true to size and very durable.
