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The Glycerin 23 is Brooks' plush neutral everyday road trainer. DNA TUNED uses different cushioning characteristics under the heel and forefoot for soft landings and a livelier transition. We would put it in front of someone who wants more underfoot comfort than a traditional mid-cushion model while keeping the shoe practical for regular mileage.
Compare Glycerin GTS 23 if you like guided support and Glycerin Max 2 if you prefer an even taller, rolling platform. Neighborhood runs and long stretches on smooth paths are natural places to use it.
Fit before category
Fit-check the engineered knit upper, heel hold and forefoot space. If you're upgrading from an earlier Glycerin, pay attention to how the shape and amount of cushioning have changed, especially during a longer walk. Extra cushioning does not fix a poor upper fit. Try the shoe in your usual width, move naturally, then compare it with a second model to decide which ride feels more comfortable and controlled.
We fit shoes against your foot shape, width, comfort, movement and intended use—not just a label like “neutral” or “stability.”
How the shoe works
Dual-cell, nitrogen-infused DNA TUNED cushioning pairs a soft heel landing with a more responsive forefoot. The broad platform and engineered knit upper target a comfortable daily-road fit.
Model-specific information
Manufacturer specifications refer to this shoe model. Weight and other measurements vary by size. Unconfirmed specifications have been omitted.
Customers on the manufacturer's website
Original customer comments about this model, with the reviewer's displayed name and location when provided.
“They are very comfortable and the toe box is perfect.”
These comments were published by the manufacturer. They are not reviews submitted to Confluence Running. Individual experiences vary.
Use the shoe somewhere real
Instead of stopping at “road” or “trail,” these are real local places that make this shoe's use case easier to understand.
Binghamton / Johnson City
Good for: Daily miles · walking · easy and steady runs
The West Side's sidewalks and neighborhood streets around Recreation Park and Riverside Drive are the kind of repeatable everyday miles where a dependable road trainer makes sense.
Shoe choice: Road and sidewalk miles are a natural fit for comfortable road footwear; for rooty trails nearby, switch to dedicated trail shoes.
Explore this local running experience →Corning / Finger Lakes
Good for: Everyday road miles · walking · 3–8+ miles
Corning's neighborhood grid makes a practical everyday road-running zone: easy to shorten, extend or connect through parks without needing a prescribed course.
Shoe choice: Road shoes suit the streets, sidewalks and smooth paths in this neighborhood; technical wooded routes need trail-specific grip.
Explore this local running experience →Hudson Valley / Middletown
Good for: Long runs · walking · marathon mileage
The Heritage Trail is built for predictable, repeatable road-style mileage without needing to plan a complicated route. That makes it a natural place for an everyday support trainer.
Shoe choice: A cushioned road trainer works well on the smoother paved and compacted stretches; choose trail footwear if you move onto rougher single-track.
Explore this local running experience →Watertown / North Country
Good for: Recovery runs · walking · 3–9+ mile long runs
Smooth pavement and long, uninterrupted mileage make Black River Trail a natural North Country test case for a dependable road trainer.
Shoe choice: Smooth paved mileage makes this a practical destination for road trainers or walking shoes; natural trails in the area call for more traction.
Explore this local running experience →Lake Placid / Adirondacks
Good for: Easy runs · walking · shakeouts · 2.7-mile loops
Mirror Lake is a simple place to settle into comfortable road rhythm, whether you're walking, shaking out before an event or stacking a few easy laps.
Shoe choice: The smooth village loop suits road running or walking shoes. Rooty Adirondack trail systems call for protective trail footwear.
Explore this local running experience →Product guide
Product details, Confluence fitting guidance and the information we'd want before choosing this shoe.
Brooks · Men's Neutral High Cushion Footwear
The Brooks Glycerin 23 is a high-cushion neutral road-running shoe for daily miles, long runs, and comfortable walking.
Choose your preferred size, width, and color. Available options update as inventory changes.
Independent running experiences
Short excerpts from independent Reddit discussions, linked to their original context. These self-reported experiences are not verified Confluence Running testimonials or endorsements.
100 km running challenge
“I have successfully completed the 100 km yesterday with a 10k run”
— u/cwheten · Read the original Reddit discussion ↗
Our fit perspective: One runner enjoyed the Glycerin 23 over a sustained running-and-walking month. Another runner in the same discussion preferred the 1080 v15 instead. That makes heel hold, forefoot shape and cushioning feel worth comparing in person.
From a Brooks customer review
“They are very comfortable and the toe box is perfect.”
Troy · Salem, AL · Brooks Glycerin 23 (Men's)
Read original Brooks review · Brooks-hosted customer feedback, not a Confluence Running customer review
Local specialty running expertise
Confluence Running serves runners and walkers across Binghamton / Johnson City, Corning, the Hudson Valley, Watertown / North Country and Lake Placid. Bring your current shoes, your training questions and what has or hasn't worked—we'll help you compare options in motion.
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