Brooks

Glycerin Flex

Glycerin Flex
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Exceptional (97/100)

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Shoe details

Release
2026
Widths
Medium, Narrow

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Exceptional (97/100)

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Overall

Exceptional (97/100)

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Exceptional (97/100)

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Scores better than 95% of shoes

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Value

Excellent (93/100)

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Excellent (93/100)

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Scores better than 91% of shoes

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Durability

Excellent (91/100)

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Excellent (91/100)

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Scores better than 86% of shoes

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Comfort

Very good (88/100)

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Very good (88/100)

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Scores better than 82% of shoes

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Appearance

Good (77/100)

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Good (77/100)

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Scores better than 51% of shoes

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Cushioning

Good (73/100)

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Good (73/100)

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Scores better than 41% of shoes

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
8.5 oz M
Stack
40/35mm
Drop
7mm
5mm
Release
2026 Newest
2024 Q2
2023 Q1
MSRP
$200
$165
Best price
$169.95
$149.99
$131.97 Lowest price
Ratings
Overall
Excellent (95%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Exceptional (>99%)
Comfort
Very good (82%)
Exceptional (99%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Average (41%)
Exceptional (99%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Very good (86%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Good (80%)
Appearance
Average (51%)
Exceptional (98%) Best appearance
Very good (84%)
Value
Excellent (91%) Best value
Very good (86%)
Good (77%)
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Reader Ratings

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The daily trainer I’ve been looking for

Anonymous runner · Jul 2, 2026

5/5

Overall

The stability of a Brooks shoe without the clunkiness or stiffness. They really are flexible.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5