I bought the Brooks Glycern 5s based on my confidence in the previous version of the shoe. I got 350 miles in the previous version and it suited me pretty well. For some reason, version 5 didn’t last as long. I found them feeling flat and thin under the forefoot after 100 miles. While I ran long runs in them (> 10 miles), I didn’t feel comfortable in them plotting along at 8 minute miles. When I got up on my toes and ran 200s, they seemed to support me better. Heck, might as well start my marathon that way!I would recommend these as trainers for days less than 10 miles on the road or track. Too thin for me to run offroad in them.
I have retired the shoes to moving the grass, painting, yard work, picking up after the dog.
Size: 10
Total Miles to Date: 263
Type: Neutral
Weight: 11? ounces
Cost: $82 including tax
Store: Sound Sports Seattle, WA
Disclaimer:
I do not work for Brooks or any other shoe manufacturer. I am just a consumer, a runner, who has been running off and on for 30 years. My comments reflect my thoughts, experience, and opinion with the shoes - definitely not a scientific approach to measuring performance/cushion/comfort.
