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Updated May 21, 2026 04:30 PM
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Weight
304.9 g (10.75 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
5.3 mm
Plate
None
Weight
292.9 g (10.33 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.2 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
Brooks Glycerin Max
Brooks Glycerin 22
While the Brooks Glycerin 22 and Brooks Glycerin Max share a similar name and a focus on comfort, they diverge in the experience on foot. The Glycerin 22 still has a steeper heel-to-toe drop, and attempts to balance comfort and stability, resulting in a more versatile daily trainer that is a reliable companion for most heel strikers. The Glycerin Max prioritizes comfort and cushioning above all else, resulting in a deeply protective, albeit bulky and occasionally unstable shoe that is best suited for easy, recovery runs.
Variants
- Glycerin Max (Almond Peach/London Fog/White - (Men - US 9))
- Glycerin Max (Aurora Black/Ebony - (Men - US 9))
- Glycerin 22 (Almond Peach/London-fog/Almond - (Women - US 7))
- Glycerin 22 (Amparo Blue/Hyper Iris/Yellow - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Marathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
5.4
5.7
Forefoot Energy Return
2.1
5.8
Forefoot Stack Height
42.1 mm
27.4 mm
Weight
4.2
4.7
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
4.2
4.7
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Weight
304.9 g (10.75 oz)
292.9 g (10.33 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
47.4 mm
37.6 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
42.1 mm
27.4 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
5.3 mm
10.2 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.0 mm
10.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
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Outsole Heel Width
88 mm (3.5")
93 mm (3.7")
Outsole Arch Width
85 mm (3.3")
76 mm (3.0")
Outsole Forefoot Width
114 mm (4.5")
117 mm (4.6")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
1.86
2.47
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.71
4.27
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
275 mm (10.8")
279 mm (11.0")
Internal Heel Width
66 mm (2.6")
66 mm (2.6")
Internal Forefoot Width
94 mm (3.7")
92 mm (3.6")
Wide Sizing Available
No
Yes
Forefoot Fit: Width
9.4
9.4
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
1.7 mm (0.067")
2.7 mm (0.106")
Toe TTS Deviation
5.5 mm (0.215")
3.3 mm (0.128")
Forefoot Fit: Height
10
7.0
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
3.0 mm (0.117")
-3.6 mm (-0.142")
Arch Fit: Width
10
10
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
1.0 mm (0.040")
0.5 mm (0.021")
Length Fit
10
10
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Other Features
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Tongue Gusset Type
Non-gusseted
Non-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Energy Return
1.7
2.4
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
67.1%
68.5%
Forefoot Energy Return
2.1
5.8
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Energy Return
68.1%
73.1%
Heel Cushioning
8.2
7.6
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.29 J
2.98 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
10.39 J
9.68 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
18.78 J
17.13 J
Forefoot Cushioning
9.1
6.2
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 800N
5.21 J
3.79 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
10.40 J
6.60 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
16.39 J
9.81 J
Heel Firmness
4.2
5.0
Heel Firmness
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Firmness At 550N
45.7 N/mm
50.9 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
91.3 N/mm
100.3 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
178.3 N/mm
207.9 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
5.8
8.7
Forefoot Firmness
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 800N
74.8 N/mm
132.1 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
138.2 N/mm
256.3 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
257.3 N/mm
491.4 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
8.5
5.6
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 10km
9.68 J
6.18 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
9.41 J
6.05 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
9.25 J
6.00 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
9.14 J
5.96 J
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