Brooks Glycerin GTS 23
Road Daily Trainer

Brooks Glycerin GTS 23

A stability-focused daily trainer that trades the softer v22 feel for a firmer, more rigid platform; reviewers split on whether the stiffer ride suits their mechanics, though most praise the wider fit and cushioned Glycerin base.

"moving in more of a motion control direction" — Doctors of Running
Physical blueprint

Where this shoe sits

Weight 306 g
Heel stack 39.0 mm
Drop 8.0 mm
Cushioning High

Best for

Daily TrainingLong Runs
Pronation Mild Overpronation
Surface Road

Specifications

Weight (M9)
306g (10.8 oz)
Stack (Heel)
39.0 mm
Stack (Forefoot)
31.0 mm
Drop
8.0 mm
Midsole
DNA Tuned (nitrogen-infused EVA)
Outsole
Full-length rubber outsole
Upper
Engineered jacquard knit (60% recycled)
Lacing
Traditional

Fit Profile

Length
Runs Short
Forefoot Width
Wide
Midfoot Width
Roomy
Heel Width
Narrow
Toe Box
Average
Sizing
Half Size Up

Ride Characteristics

Cushioning
High
Stability
Mild Stability

Durability

Outsole
Above Average

Expert reviews · 3 reviewers · grouped per channel

DO
Doctors of Running Youtube

A heavier, firmer, more rigid take on the Glycerin GTS that shifts toward motion-control feel; reviewer misses the softer v22 midsole and finds v23 clunky for his mechanics.

Best for: Runners wanting rigid heel/midfoot stability without a medial post feel; not compatible with orthotics.

30 miles tested · source
RM
Run Moore Youtube

Moore's shop stocks the GTS 3:1 or 4:1 over the neutral version; it offers light stability in the same cushioned Glycerin package and is Moore's go-to recommendation for most walk-in customers.

Best for: Newer, older, or higher-arch-support-seeking runners who want a touch of pronation control in a max-cushion daily trainer.

Where it sits among similar shoes

Compared to other road daily trainer in the same lane.

Weight · lower = lighter Men's size 9
Brooks Glycerin GTS 23
306g
ASICS Gel-Kayano 32
298g
Adidas Adizero Prime X 3 Strung 3
286g
Brooks Ghost 17
289g
Heel stack · higher = more cushioning mm
Brooks Glycerin GTS 23
39.0mm
ASICS Gel-Kayano 32
40.0mm
Adidas Adizero Prime X 3 Strung 3
48.0mm
Brooks Ghost 17
36.0mm
Drop · higher = more heel-leaning mm
Brooks Glycerin GTS 23
8.0mm
ASICS Gel-Kayano 32
8.0mm
Adidas Adizero Prime X 3 Strung 3
7.0mm
Brooks Ghost 17
10.0mm

Brooks Glycerin GTS 23

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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