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Brooks Glycerin MAX

Brooks Glycerin MAX. 42.3mm 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? 42.3 mm stack, cushion 5/5

100Elite

Descent tolerance

Does it save your toenails on long descents? 35.7 mm forefoot, heel counter 3/5

100Elite

Swelling room

Room to grow when your feet swell? 28.8 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

69Great

Achilles-friendly

Kind to a cranky achilles? 6.6 mm drop, heel counter 3/5

Full specs

Drop

6.6 mm

Heel stack

42.3 mm

Forefoot stack

35.7 mm

Weight

269 g

Plate

No

Waterproof

No

Lab measurements

MeasurementValue
Breathability5 BR
Flexibility18.3 N
Heel counter3/5
Energy return52.0 %
Shock absorption148 SA
Midsole softness31.9 HA
Outsole thickness3.1 mm
Tongue padding14.0 mm
Insole removableYes
Insole thickness6.0 mm
Reflective elementsYes

Lab numbers from RunRepeat. Sources.

Fit intelligence

Toebox width

Narrow toebox (74.3 mm vs 96 mm median)

Toebox height

Tall toebox (28.8 mm vs 25 mm median)

True to size.

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

Questions before you race

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

Elite. 42.3 mm stack, cushion 5/5. 100-miler readiness score 89/100.

Does the Brooks Glycerin MAX fit wide feet?

No. Toebox is 74.3 mm which is narrow. Look elsewhere if you need width.

What is the drop on the Brooks Glycerin MAX?

6.6 mm, with a 42.3 mm heel stack and 35.7 mm forefoot.

Is the Brooks Glycerin MAX good on wet rock?

Lab traction has not been measured for this model yet.

Manufacturer specs · Retailer listing

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Specs: manufacturer. Verified Sep 4, 2026.

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Brooks Glycerin MAX Review, Specs, and Fit (2026) | PR Run