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Glycerin 17

Glycerin 17
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Exceptional (>99%)

Shoe details

Weight
10.9 oz
Release
2019 Q1
MSRP
$150
Stack Height
32mm heel - 22mm toe
Drop Height
10mm

Ratings & Reviews

Exceptional (>99%)

Rated better overall than >99% of all shoes.
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This score rates better than >99% of other shoes we judged.

Our ratings use detailed reviews from knowledgeable runners, ratings for shoes in the same product line, and reliable product information from trusted retailers.

Rating breakdown

Percentile vs. all shoes. Shaded bars reflect our uncertainty.
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Rankings are based on real review data, but there is always some uncertainty.

The shaded bar shows a plausible range for this shoe’s rank based on the review data we have and normal variation in runner feedback. More reviews usually narrow the range.

Overall

Exceptional (>99%)

Cushioning

Exceptional (99%)

Durability

Exceptional (98%)

Comfort

Exceptional (97%)

Appearance

Good (77%)

Value

Average (50%)

All Running Shoes

Better than >99% of 2,492 running shoes ranked.

Exceptional (>99%)

Daily Trainers

Better than >99% of 1,818 daily trainers ranked.

Exceptional (>99%)

Glycerin Family

Better than 92% of 10 glycerin family ranked.

Excellent (92%)

Brooks

Better than 99% of 218 Brooks shoes ranked.

Exceptional (99%)

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Most reviewers like this shoe more than their last shoe.
  • Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Rated among the top 5% of shoes overall.
  • Rated among the top 5% of shoes on comfort.
  • Rated among the top 5% of shoes on cushioning.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

Brooks Glycerin 17
Brooks Glycerin 22
Saucony Kinvara 16
Glycerin 17
Glycerin 22
Kinvara 16
Current shoe
Reference shoe
Lightest
Newest / Best overall / Best comfort
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
10.9 oz M
9.1 oz M Lightest
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Stack
32/22mm
39/29mm
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Drop
1mm
1mm
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Release
2019 Q1
2025 Q1
2025 Q2 Newest
MSRP
$150 Lower MSRP
$165
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Best price
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$129.95
Ratings
Overall
Exceptional (99%)
Very good (87%)
Exceptional (100%) Best overall
Comfort
Exceptional (97%)
Excellent (93%)
Exceptional (100%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Exceptional (99%)
Excellent (91%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Exceptional (98%)
Very good (87%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Good (77%)
Good (78%)
Exceptional (99%) Best appearance
Value
Average (50%)
Good (80%)
Exceptional (100%) Best value
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Reader Reviews

21 reader reviews

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Showing 1–5 of 21 reviews

Great distance shoe

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

This is a great road running shoe with excellent cushion and comfort. However, the bottom peeled and fell off partially.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

Soft, Plush Ride

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

My second time to purchase Brooks Glycerin. I enjoyed the 15s so much I bought two pairs. The 17s provide sufficient cushion for a soft landing without weighing the runner down. They are extremely comfortable and are very well made.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Brooks

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

Great shoe- toe box is a little bit more narrow than previous models, but still overall an excellent shoe for the miles.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Great comfort

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

I'm 54 yr old about 180#. I run mostly pavement about 30 miles/week. I race 1-2 marathons per year and short races monthly. These shoes have good cushioning and comfort. The light grey shows dirt. The soles show their wear about 500 miles but I replace around then anyway. I like these slightly better than my Glycerin 16's ( I had three pairs of those).
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Brooks

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

This is the first pair of Brooks I have owned. I have been an Asics guy for about 20years and the shoes just started to fall apart way to fast. The Brooks Glycerin 17 are very comfortable with plenty of support. They are a little bulky but my feet feel great after a 10 miler so I don't mind.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5