Brooks Glycerin 8 Review

The new Brooks Glycerin 8 Neutral training shoe will debut for Brooks in Spring 2010. According to our testers, put this one on your to-buy list for this training season! The Glycerin line is Brooks’ premium neutral cushioning shoe, and this model features their new DNA midsole material, which according to Brooks will adjust its properties to the unique needs of the runner. When running at a slower pace, the DNA material will be softer and provide greater cushioning, but when running at faster paces, it will provide superior energy return and responsiveness. Our testers were drinking the DNA Kool-Aid on this one and verified that the new Glycerin is a super-comfortable long run soldier but was also their go-to shoe for fast tempo runs.

The upper of this shoe sports a very supportive midfoot wrap and a super breathable mesh. The fit of the Glycerin is great, but feels different from some other Brooks models so try on the Glycerin 8 before purchasing. The styling of this shoe is also quite a bit more aggressive than past models, and the colors are great, but this black, grey and yellow shoe really needs some black or grey laces.

Overall, we were very impressed with the forthcoming Brooks Glycerin 8 neutral training shoe and are anxious to see the DNA midsole material integrated into the rest of the Brooks line. For more information, visit BrooksRunning.com.