Article by Alexandra Zvezdin, Renee Krusemark, Jeff Beck and Michael Ellenberger
Brooks Glycerin Max ($200)
Introduction
Alexandra: The Glycerin Max is a highly cushioned daily trainer from Brooks. I have never run in any of the Glycerin line shoes, but considered getting them many times due to their “tried and true” reputation.
With the Max, Brooks brings out an extremely high stack & cushioned shoe with a new dual supercritical Tuned DNA foam technology. In fact, with a 45mm heel and 39mm forefoot it is Brooks highest stack height most cushioned shoe to date and one of the highest available .
Together with Renee, Jeff, and Michael, runners of differing daily running paces and statures we share our thoughts on this giant in this review!
Pros:
Fun foam, cushiony but still responsive, cool foam/midsole design: Alex/Jeff/Michael
Plenty of shock absorption: Renee/Jeff/Michael
Stable for the stack height: Renee/Alex/Jeff
Toebox has enough width to be an all day shoe: Jeff
Short folks rejoice, easy way to look tall: Jeff**/Michael*
*Is 5’9” short? Debatable (Michael)
**Nah, I think short is like 5’4” and under, Mugsy Bogues-esq, but I’m just stoked to be 5’11” and then 6’3” in these things (Jeff)
Cons:
Outsole durability tbd? Alex
Weight: Renee/Michael
Limited use: Renee
Cost: Renee/Michael
Potential midfoot width problems: Jeff
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