Sunday, March 15, 2009

Shoe Review - Brook Glycerin 5

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.