drop: 10 mm

Brooks Glycerin GTS 23

Name: Brooks Glycerin GTS 23
Brand: Brooks
Price: 169.99 USD
Availability: InStock

169.99 USD

Support

Stability

Plate

None

Distances

10KHalf

pace

stability

rebound

cushioning

Who Are Brooks Glycerin GTS 23 For?

These are for the everyday runner logging steady daily and recovery miles who wants a soft, protective ride with a bit of guidance underfoot — particularly mild overpronators who need their stride reined in gently. They suit runners prioritizing comfort and joint protection over speed, so if you're chasing race-day PRs or sharp tempo splits, look elsewhere in the lineup.

Feelings and Experience

The DNA Tuned foam feels plush and pillowy at landing, with a slightly firmer, more supportive push at toe-off thanks to the smaller front cells. Transitions are smooth and cushioned rather than snappy, and the GuideRails keep things planted without feeling corrective or clunky. It's a cruiser: happy at conversational paces, but noticeably less lively if you try to force the pace.

Performance Specs

Drop: ~10mm measured heel-to-toe offset (Brooks markets 8mm) — a traditional heel-forward geometry that eases the calves and Achilles.

Cushioning: Plush, near-max — nitrogen-infused DNA Tuned dual-cell midsole.

Responsiveness: Moderate — modern EVA-class foam, no plate, so cushioned comfort over pop.

Stability: High — GuideRails support plus a wide, well-sidewalled base for mild overpronation.

Pace: Optimal for 5:00–6:00 min/km (8:03–9:39 min/mile) — daily-training zone.

Best Distances and Maximum Speed

This shoe shines on easy and long training runs, and can comfortably carry you through a 10K or half marathon at a relaxed effort. Its sweet spot is the steady daily run; the fastest it works well is around 4:45 min/km (7:39 min/mile) before the soft foam starts feeling vague.

Technologies and Materials

The midsole is Brooks' nitrogen-infused DNA Tuned foam, with no plate, wrapped in a breathable engineered jacquard knit upper. It weighs about 306 g (men's US 9) on a 38 mm heel / 28 mm forefoot stack. The trade-off: all that plushness adds weight, so it's no speedster.