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Brooks Glycerin GTS 22

Brooks Glycerin GTS 22. 37.8mm stack, 305g. Retailer specs verified on Running Warehouse.

PR Run Verified
Soft trailsLong ultrasDaily training

PR Run scores

Grip3/5
Cushion5/5
Protection3/5
Durability4/5
Versatility3/5

PR Run derived fit scores

89Elite

100-miler readiness

Will this shoe survive a hundred-mile night? 37.8 mm stack, cushion 5/5

93Elite

Descent tolerance

Does it save your toenails on long descents? 27.7 mm forefoot, heel counter 3/5

100Elite

Swelling room

Room to grow when your feet swell? 26.4 mm toebox height

100Elite

Grit resistance

Does dust stay outside the shoe? 5 BR breathability

24Weak

Hot-day comfort

How well does it breathe in heat? 5 BR / ?% drying

52Solid

Achilles-friendly

Kind to a cranky achilles? 10.1 mm drop, heel counter 3/5

Full specs

Drop

10.1 mm

Heel stack

37.8 mm

Forefoot stack

27.7 mm

Weight

305 g

Plate

No

Waterproof

No

Lab measurements

MeasurementValue
Traction (CoF)0.44
Breathability5 BR
Flexibility14.6 N
Heel counter3/5
Energy return53.1 %
Shock absorption122 SA
Midsole softness33.7 HA
Outsole thickness3.4 mm
Tongue padding11.3 mm
Insole removableYes
Insole thickness4.9 mm
Reflective elementsYes

Lab numbers from RunRepeat. Sources.

Fit intelligence

Toebox width

Narrow toebox (73.2 mm vs 96 mm median)

Toebox height

Slightly tall (26.4 mm vs 25 mm median)

Runs small. Consider a half size up.

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

Questions before you race

Is the Brooks Glycerin GTS 22 good for 100-mile races?

Elite. 37.8 mm stack, cushion 5/5. 100-miler readiness score 89/100.

Does the Brooks Glycerin GTS 22 fit wide feet?

No. Toebox is 73.2 mm which is narrow. Look elsewhere if you need width.

What is the drop on the Brooks Glycerin GTS 22?

10.1 mm, with a 37.8 mm heel stack and 27.7 mm forefoot.

Is the Brooks Glycerin GTS 22 good on wet rock?

Traction coefficient of friction on wet lab surface: 0.44. Marginal grip on wet rock.

Manufacturer specs

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Specs: retailer. Verified Sep 2, 2026.

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