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Brooks Glycerin 20

Brooks Glycerin 20. 37.1mm stack, 297g. Retailer specs verified on Running Warehouse.

PR Run Verified
Soft trailsLong ultrasDaily training

PR Run scores

Grip3/5
Cushion5/5
Protection3/5
Durability3/5
Versatility3/5

PR Run derived fit scores

84Elite

100-miler readiness

Will this shoe survive a hundred-mile night? 37.1 mm stack, cushion 5/5

57Solid

Descent tolerance

Does it save your toenails on long descents? 24.3 mm forefoot stack

77Great

Swelling room

Room to grow when your feet swell? 37.1 mm heel stack

95Elite

Grit resistance

Does dust stay outside the shoe? 4 BR breathability

23Weak

Hot-day comfort

How well does it breathe in heat? 4 BR / ?% drying

38Passable

Achilles-friendly

Kind to a cranky achilles? 12.8 mm drop, heel counter 3/5

Full specs

Drop

12.8 mm

Heel stack

37.1 mm

Forefoot stack

24.3 mm

Weight

297 g

Plate

No

Waterproof

No

Lab measurements

MeasurementValue
Traction (CoF)0.53
Breathability4 BR
Flexibility12.9 N
Heel counter3/5
Energy return53.5 %
Shock absorption134 SA
Outsole thickness3.5 mm
Tongue padding7.8 mm
Insole removableYes
Insole thickness5.5 mm
Reflective elementsNo

Lab numbers from RunRepeat. Sources.

Fit intelligence

True to size.

Fit numbers from the lab. Swell guidance: foot care.

Questions before you race

Is the Brooks Glycerin 20 good for 100-mile races?

Elite. 37.1 mm stack, cushion 5/5. 100-miler readiness score 84/100.

Does the Brooks Glycerin 20 fit wide feet?

Toebox width has not been measured in the lab yet.

What is the drop on the Brooks Glycerin 20?

12.8 mm, with a 37.1 mm heel stack and 24.3 mm forefoot.

Is the Brooks Glycerin 20 good on wet rock?

Traction coefficient of friction on wet lab surface: 0.53. Solid grip on wet rock.

Manufacturer specs

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Specs: manufacturer. Verified Sep 4, 2026.

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