Okay, so I’ve been living in these Glycerin 22s for a month now, and here’s the tea:
✨ The Good: Holy cushion, Batman! The DNA Tuned midsole is like walking on memory foam marshmallows. My bunions didn’t scream during treadmill sessions (big win). The knit upper? Breathable AF – no swamp foot here. Also, props to Brooks for the diabetic-friendly certification.
⚠️ The Meh: Sizing is whack. I usually go half-size up in runners but needed a FULL size here (my wide feet felt like Cinderellas stepsisters trying the glass slipper). And that legendary softness? Turns into ‘quicksand mode’ during power walks – not ideal when you’re trying to move with purpose.
💥 Hot Take: These aren’t for everyone. Heavy runners (>200lbs) might feel unstable (my tall friend said it’s like ‘running on sand dunes’). But if you want pillowy-soft neutrals for casual runs or bad joints? *chef’s kiss* Just size up and accept they’re more lounge-cloud than speed machines.
P.S. Italian dude in reviews running 12km at 4:35/km pace in these? Either a wizard or proof YMMV 😂