Brooks

Glycerin GTS 20

Glycerin GTS 20
Daily trainer · Stability · Road
Above average (83/100)

Shoe details

Weight
10.6 oz
Release
2022 Q3
MSRP
$160
Stack Height
38mm heel - 28mm toe
Drop Height
10mm

Ratings & Reviews

Above average (83/100)

Better than about 70% of shoes

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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Overall

Above average (83/100)

Overall ranking

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Above average (83/100)

Rank

Ranks above 70% of shoes

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Durability

Exceptional (98/100)

Durability ranking

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Exceptional (98/100)

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Ranks above 98% of shoes

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Cushioning

Exceptional (97/100)

Cushioning ranking

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Exceptional (97/100)

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Ranks above 95% of shoes

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Comfort

Excellent (92/100)

Comfort ranking

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Excellent (92/100)

Rank

Ranks above 89% of shoes

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Value

Good (76/100)

Value ranking

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Good (76/100)

Rank

Ranks above 54% of shoes

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Appearance

Good (67/100)

Appearance ranking

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Good (67/100)

Rank

Ranks above 24% of shoes

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100%

1/1

Would buy again

Reviewers who said they would buy this shoe again.

43%

3/7

Prefer this shoe over another.

Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.

All Running Shoes

Better than 70% of 2,526 running shoes ranked.

Above average (83/100)

Daily Trainers

Better than 69% of 1,834 daily trainers ranked.

69%

Brooks

Worse than 51% of 220 Brooks shoes ranked.

49%

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Most reviewers like this shoe more than their last shoe.
  • Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Rated above average overall.
  • Rated among the top 25% of shoes on comfort.
  • Rated among the top 10% of shoes on cushioning.

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Best durability
Newest
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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Stability (Maximum)
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
10.6 oz M
8.5 oz M Lightest
Stack
38/28mm
40/35mm
Drop
1mm
5mm
Release
2022 Q3
2026 Newest
2023 Q1
MSRP
$160
$165
Best price
$169.99
$164.99 Lowest price
Ratings
Overall
Above average (70%)
Below average (38%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Very good (89%)
Above average (63%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Excellent (95%)
Above average (66%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Exceptional (98%) Best durability
Very good (90%)
Good (80%)
Appearance
Below average (24%)
Bottom tier (17%)
Very good (81%) Best appearance
Value
Average (54%)
Average (47%)
Good (74%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

11 reader ratings

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Showing 1–5 of 6 written reviews

Brooks glycerin gts 20 is an awesome trainer

Anonymous runner · Jun 6, 2026

5/5

Overall

I’ve been using these for the past couple of years and am extremely pleased with them, the comfort is very high end for a fairly light, mid price running shoe. 100% recommend.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

Okay but could improve

Anonymous runner · Jul 25, 2024

4/5

Overall

Bought this when recovering from injury. Appreciated the cushion and higher drop. However, why not fix the tongue. A daily trainer, not for speed work.

Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
4/5

High Quality Shoes, Aids over pronation and calf pain

Anonymous runner · Nov 25, 2023

4/5

Overall

I really like these shoes. Super supportive and great for Long Runs when your form can break down towards the end. Helped me fix my calf issues I was getting from my higher volume I was doing in Brooks ghost

Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Better for my feet

Kevin Griffin · Nov 24, 2023

5/5

Overall

These shoes are great. My feet and the rest  my body feel beget  these shoes. I just have to adjust the tongue now and then. They tend curl on me at times.

Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Aug 4, 2023

5/5

Overall

Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5