Experience cushioning like never before with the Brooks Glycerin 21, packed with more of Brooks' high-performance DNA LOFT v3 midsole foam.
- Offset
- 10 mm
- Weight
- 8.8 oz
- Support
- Neutral - Neutral shoes allow the foot to move and flex with minimal guidance.
- Cushion
- high

Packed with Lightweight, Nitrogen-Infused Foam Cushioning
Experience cushioning like you have never felt before with the Brooks Glycerin 21. Packed with more of Brooks’ high-performance DNA LOFT v3 midsole foam you will appreciate the way the shoe absorbs the impact from the road. The Glycerin 21 has been one of the best high-cushion running shoes on the market for years, and the newest version of the Glycerin will not disappoint.
Once you step into the shoe you will notice a new and improved upper that has been streamlined to reduce irritation and improve the fit of the shoe. This combined with a broad underfoot platform to ensure a secure transition means your foot will remain stable and every stride feels smooth and soft.
Brooks also makes some of the most sustainable running shoes available and the Brooks Glycerin 21 certainly delivers with the upper being made from 59.7% recycled materials which diverted 4.1 plastic bottles from landfills. Whether you are using the Brooks Glycerin 21 as a walking shoe, training for a marathon, or anything in between you will appreciate the plush cushioned feel underfoot to keep you moving in comfort.
Features & Benefits:
- DNA LOFT v3: A soft, light, nitrogen-infused EVA midsole foam built to increase cushioning and reduce weight.
- Warp knit upper: Provides extra breathability and security around the foot.
- RoadTrack outsole: Provides even more grip and traction on slick surfaces and rainy days.
- 28mm/18mm Stack Height: The Glycerin 21 has 2mm more midsole foam than the Glycerin 20 while reducing the overall weight of the shoe.
- Weight: 8.8oz
- Offset: 10 mm
Anonymous
Great shoe for mature feet
These are my go to shoes for daily 3-mile walk. The extra sole padding is just the ticket for my 70 year old feet.
JAMES KLIMA
great shoes!
i can put them on and no break in period love brooks
Anonymous
Glycerin 21
Fabulous company! Quick delivery! Great sale price! Confirmation sent right away! Best, comfy sneakers!
Kristi Thawley
Comfort goes the distance
112 miles in the Brooks Glycerins already and I feel amazing. I used to run in Ghosts and Launches but needed more cushioning for training for my first marathon. Couldn’t be more happy and comfortable- will definitely be wearing these from now on and on race day!
Robin Seaman
Love Brooks!
The shoes are great! Very comfy & lots of cushion!
Anonymous
Brooks Women's Glycerin 21
Very comfortable shoe with great support!
Audra Parent
Great running sneaker
Great for running on my treadmill. Love the cushion for support!
Anonymous
Brooks women’s glycerin 21
Very comfortable for long distance walking and all around daily wear, and sharp looking, I will buy another pair of glycerins in a different color. Also, the white sole doesn’t seem to get dirty. My favorite go to sneaker!
Anonymous
Brooks glycerin 1s
Great! I tried multiple running shoes(including hokas) before finding ones that are squishy and comfortable. The shoes outer skin is so plush it feels like I’m wearing slippers!! I’d give 5 stars any day
Anonymous
Great shoes!
My go to running shoes!
Anonymous
Glycerin 21
Love the glycerin. I work 12 hour shifts and it has great cushion for all the walking I do
Anonymous
Soft and responsive!
These shoes are so versatile, soft but responsive cushioning, great for both slow easy effort or tempo runs. Do recommend sizing up and going with the wide width for wide feet/bunion friends.
Heather
Glycerins are my go-to running shoe. I like the fit, feel and performance. I run between 25 and 30 miles per week. I coach high school cross country and track and recommend Glycerins to my athletes that prefer more cushioning but don’t want to sacrifice light weight or performance in their trainers.
Anonymous
third pair in a row!
I love Brooks and their Glycerin shoe, I've been purchasing for over a year now and they never do me wrong!
Anonymous
Amazing!!
Wonderful, so comfortable and great for every day!
Anonymous
Total Comfort
Great sneakers for walking distances. 15k steps and still felt great.
Anonymous
Great new version of the glycerin
I always wear the brooks glycerin and it didn’t take me much time to break them in and start really logging in the miles on them. They’re very comfortable. Love the color. Will be running my next marathon in them! (I did not do a review of the durability since I haven’t had them that long, but my last pair survived a marathon in Antarctica and then some.)
Anonymous
Good shoe
Good shoe. Love the cushion though it is a little heavier than I expected. Not crazy about the colors but ok .
Anonymous
Great shoe
Love the Glycerin 21- first time trying new version- very comfortable and lightweight.
Anonymous
Comfortable supportive sneakers
I have searched for a while to find the perfect sneaker and this is it. The Glycerin 21 checks all the boxes. Good support, wide toe box and extra cushioning. I will be purchasing more pairs.
Anonymous
Good for work/walking on concrete
I walk on concrete 8 hours a day, I easily do well over 10k steps at work. These don't have as much bounciness (shock absorption when heel strikes concrete) as the Glycerin 22's but are pretty good about avoiding my feet hurting way worse than with other shoes. I am prone to plantar fasciitis and I have a bad knee due to an old injury, and I am a bit overweight. They do not have a rocker sole, which I didn't want for my bad knee. These shoes help me at work. They do get dusty because of the mesh on the upper, but they're also easy to machine wash/air dry.