Brooks Glycerin 15

Name: Brooks Glycerin 15
Brand: Brooks
Rating: 4.6 (17 reviews)

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 9.8 oz · 10mm drop

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The Brooks Glycerin 14 replaced it

How it ranks

The Brooks Glycerin 15 ranks among the stronger daily trainers in our data. Comfort and cushioning are its strongest sub-ratings. Value scores well below its other sub-ratings. Most runners who compared it with another shoe preferred the other shoe. The rating is based on 17 runner reviews and 12 other rated shoes in the Glycerin product line.

Good

Overall

Good 81

Cushioning

Exceptional 97

Comfort

Exceptional 97

Durability

Excellent 93

Appearance

Good 80

Value

Decent 71

Confidence

How settled the rating is against every other rated shoe. A shoe can rate high on confidence with relatively few reviews of its own when its product line has a long record and external ratings from retailer sites agree. Confidence is low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.

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Confidence

96 Very high

Very high 96

Based on

The bars show roughly how much each source contributes to this shoe’s rating. Their influence depends on how many reviews we’ve collected, how many earlier versions are in the product line, and the external ratings available.

Product line track record
Our ratings
External ratings

What runners say

“I have a lot of foot issues and this is one of the few shoes where I don't think about my every step.”

5/5 Full review 45 mpw training for a marathon

“The shoe is well cushioned, but still provides a significant amount of energy return for a shoe in its category.”

4/5 Full review 55 mpw training for middle distance came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 34

“It is not too heavy and is highly cushioned providing a smooth ride for miles.”

4/5 Full review 30 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 34

“For someone with chronic shin problems, the shoe provides all the cushioning and support I'm looking for.”

5/5 Full review 40 mpw training for a marathon came from the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 13

“I find that they aren't that durable, which is a bit of a pain since they are quite expensive.”

5/5 Full review 45 mpw training for a half marathon

“I'm finally injury free after months in this shoe.”

5/5 Full review 55 mpw came from the HOKA Clifton 3

“The footbed has a bit of a curve to it, making for a very smooth transition from heel/midfoot to toe.”

4/5 Full review 30 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 34

“I have about 200 miles in my pair and they are still hanging in there, I think that I will be able to get around 450 miles in this shoe.”

4/5 Full review 55 mpw training for middle distance came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 34

“It is so comfortable and soft while also being pretty lightweight.”

4/5 Full review 35 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Glycerin 14

“It's a heavier shoe, focused more on cushioning and support.”

5/5 Full review 40 mpw training for a marathon came from the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 13

“I've upped my long runs from ~8 miles to ~13+ miles without any issues.”

4/5 Full review 25 mpw training for a half marathon

“The shoes are comfortable for long runs, recovery runs, and even mild tempo runs.”

4/5 Full review 25 mpw training for a half marathon came from the New Balance Fresh Foam Boracay 3

“Great cushioning and fit but the $150 price tag is too high.”

4/5 Full review 40 mpw training for a marathon

“I don't get the miles out of these shoes like I used to.”

4/5 Full review 40 mpw training for a marathon

“They wear faster than other shoes I've trained in, in my experience.”

5/5 Full review 45 mpw training for a marathon

“They would be too much shoe for hard tempo, speed, and/or racing.”

4/5 Full review 25 mpw training for a half marathon came from the New Balance Fresh Foam Boracay 3

“The only major drawback is the $150 price tag.”

5/5 Full review 40 mpw training for a marathon came from the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 13

“It could use a little bit more cushion compared to my old Hokas.”

5/5 Full review 55 mpw came from the HOKA Clifton 3

Prefer this shoe over another

31% 8/26

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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.

Pros

Reviewers praise the cushioning for long runs and high mileage.
Three reviewers choose it for the width options, two of them running in orthotics.
Comfort is its best-rated dimension, at 4.8 out of 5.

Cons

Several reviewers say it wears out faster than other trainers.
Some runners find it bulky-looking and a little heavy.
Value is its lowest-rated dimension, and several reviewers call the $150 list price too high.

Glycerin 15 rates 81. This shoe has very high confidence. See how we rate shoes.

Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the Brooks Glycerin

Each dot is one version of the Glycerin, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.

Rating

40 60 80 100

76 2014 83 89 2016 86 81 2017 88 91 2019 85 92 2021 94 93 2023 91 95 2026

Release year

We use the reviews of past versions to inform this shoe’s rating. See why.

Glycerin 23

2026 · 4 reviews

95 Excellent

75 Confidence
Glycerin 22

2025 · 4 reviews

91 Very good

77 Confidence
Glycerin 21

2023 · 19 reviews

93 Excellent

91 Confidence
Glycerin 20

2022 · 50 reviews

94 Excellent

98 Confidence
Glycerin 19

2021 · 4 reviews

92 Very good

80 Confidence
Glycerin 18

2020 · 2 reviews

85 Good

80 Confidence
Glycerin 17

2019 · 21 reviews

91 Very good

96 Confidence
Glycerin 16

2018 · 21 reviews

88 Good

96 Confidence
Glycerin 15 This shoe

2017 · 17 reviews

81 Good

96 Confidence
Glycerin 14

2017 · 3 reviews

86 Good

86 Confidence
Glycerin 13

2016 · 3 reviews

89 Good

84 Confidence
Glycerin 12

2014 · 27 reviews

83 Good

96 Confidence
Glycerin 11

2014 · 16 reviews

76 Decent

90 Confidence

Runner Ratings

17 ratings

5/5 10

4/5 7

3/5 0

2/5 0

1/5 0

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Specs & fit

Sizing and ride details at a glance.

Weight: 9.8 oz
Men's / women's: Men's 10.3 oz · Women's 9.3 oz
Release: 2017 Q3
MSRP: $150
Drop: 10mm

Runner reviews

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Amazing cushioned trainer

5/5

Overall

I needed a cushioned trainer for raising mileage to 70-80 mpw, and because I was developing pain in my feet. I tried the Glycerin for the first time and haven't had to slow down. It's a great shoe for mileage, easy runs, and long runs.

colder and wiser · Aug 16, 2018

70 mpw training for a marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 34

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

Solid daily trainer

4/5

Overall

The Brooks Glycerin 15 is a very good all around shoe. It is not too heavy and is highly cushioned providing a smooth ride for miles. The Glycerin may seem a little clunky for some people, but I have no problem doing some uptempo runs in it due to its light weight, and the cushion keeps my legs feeling fresh. $150 is a somewhat high price point, but this is a case of getting what you pay for. The Glycerin vs. a shoe like the Pegasus shows a pretty big price difference, but the Glycerin has the extra cushion and comfort that can make the higher price worth it. The footbed has a bit of a curve to it, making for a very smooth transition from heel/midfoot to toe.

mweidenbruch · Jun 5, 2018

30 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 34

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

Brooks Glycerin 15 Review

4/5

Overall

This is a heavier shoe with solid cushioning and good flexibility. I was looking for something that comes in width and ended up with this shoe largely by default, based on the selection at the running shoe store. Since purchasing, I've upped my long runs from ~8 miles to ~13+ miles without any issues, and am largely happy with the shoe..

Anonymous runner · Feb 9, 2018

25 mpw training for a half marathon

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

You Pay For the Quality

5/5

Overall

I've been running in the Glycerin for probably the past 8 years and I can't imagine moving to anything else. It's a heavier shoe, focused more on cushioning and support. This gives it a bulky look and a somewhat heavy feel, but the shoe itself holds up for a lot of miles. For someone with chronic shin problems, the shoe provides all the cushioning and support I'm looking for. I do tend to use additional arch supports, however I think for many runners, the Glycerin provides plenty of support by itself. The 15 model has improved in durability over the older models. The only major drawback is the $150 price tag. You definitely pay for the quality of the shoe, but it is worth it if you are able to afford it.

adanner81 · Feb 8, 2018

40 mpw training for a marathon came from the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 13

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

Brooks clouds

4/5

Overall

This shoe is very good for long runs. The shoe is well cushioned, but still provides a significant amount of energy return for a shoe in it's category. I have about 200 miles in my pair and they are still hanging in there, I think that I will be able to get around 450 miles in this shoe, which isn't bad because I am a heavier runner at 160lbs.

Anonymous runner · Feb 7, 2018

55 mpw training for middle distance came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 34