Brooks Glycerin GTS 22
Road Easy Recovery · Road Daily Trainer

Brooks Glycerin GTS 22

A firmer stability trainer with a pronounced medial post that delivers high arch support and a bouncier ride once broken in, though reviewers split on whether the midsole feels soft or firm relative to its predecessor.

"very centered and stable ride" — Doctors of Running
Physical blueprint

Where this shoe sits

Weight 303 g
Heel stack 39.0 mm
Drop 10.0 mm
Cushioning High

Best for

Daily Training
Pronation Mild Overpronation
Surface Road

Specifications

Weight (M9)
303g (10.7 oz)
Stack (Heel)
39.0 mm
Stack (Forefoot)
29.0 mm
Drop
10.0 mm
Midsole
DNA Tuned (nitrogen-infused EVA)
Outsole
Full-length rubber outsole
Upper
Engineered double jacquard knit
Lacing
Traditional

Fit Profile

Length
True To Size
Forefoot Width
Wide
Midfoot Width
Average
Heel Width
Roomy
Lockdown
Excellent
Toe Box
Snug
Sizing
True To Size

Ride Characteristics

Cushioning
High
Stability
Mild Stability

Durability

Outsole
Excellent

Expert reviews · 1 reviewer · grouped per channel

DO
Doctors of Running Youtube

A firmer, bouncier update that feels lighter than its weight thanks to DNA Tuned break-in and delivers higher stability via a medial post; battling the Kayano 32 for Matt's stability shoe of the year and a clear improvement over the previous, too-soft version.

Best for: Runners who want a bouncier heel, a higher heel drop, a more flexible forefoot, and who like the feeling of a medial post with pressure under the arch — higher-stability needs than a stable-neutral trainer.

70 miles tested · source
+2 earlier reviews from Doctors of Running

A firmer, more secure, and noticeably more stable iteration that returns the Glycerin GTS to its premium stability roots; better for runners wanting real stability but may over-correct pronation for some.

Best for: Runners who found v21 too soft or wanted more stability/control from a premium stability trainer

30 miles tested · source

The softer, more traditional-feeling Glycerin GTS that the reviewer prefers over v23, especially on sale, for its cushier midsole and clearer medial support.

Best for: Runners who want a softer stability ride with a clear medial post feel and narrower fit.

Where it sits among similar shoes

Compared to other road easy recovery in the same lane.

Weight · lower = lighter Men's size 9
Brooks Glycerin GTS 22
303g
ASICS Gel-Kayano 32
298g
Brooks Glycerin 23
309g
ASICS Gel-Nimbus 27
295g
Heel stack · higher = more cushioning mm
Brooks Glycerin GTS 22
39.0mm
ASICS Gel-Kayano 32
40.0mm
Brooks Glycerin 23
39.0mm
ASICS Gel-Nimbus 27
43.0mm
Drop · higher = more heel-leaning mm
Brooks Glycerin GTS 22
10.0mm
ASICS Gel-Kayano 32
8.0mm
Brooks Glycerin 23
8.0mm
ASICS Gel-Nimbus 27
8.0mm

Brooks Glycerin GTS 22

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Methodology. Specs come from manufacturer data and authoritative third-party catalogs. Reviewer verdicts are summarized from named, linked sources — never copied verbatim. We weight clinical and lab-tested sources more heavily than community commentary, but the specific weights stay internal. Never sponsored, never paid placement.
Last updated 2026-05-05