drop: 8 mm

Brooks Glycerin Max 2

Name: Brooks Glycerin Max 2
Brand: Brooks
Price: 80.00 USD
Availability: InStock

80.00 USD

Support

Neutral

Plate

None

Distances

10KHalf

pace

stability

rebound

cushioning

Who Are Brooks Glycerin Max 2 For?

These are for neutral runners who log easy miles and want a plush, protective cushion under recovery and long-day efforts. Think of the runner prioritizing comfort and joint-friendly softness over turnover — not the one chasing PRs or doing sharp intervals. Beginners building volume and heavier runners wanting a forgiving daily cruiser will feel right at home.

Feelings and Experience

Underfoot the ride is deep and pillowy, with a plusher heel that swallows impact and a slightly firmer forefoot that keeps the toe-off from feeling mushy. The GlideRoll rocker nudges you gently forward, so cruising feels smooth and effortless at conversational pace. Push the tempo, though, and the tall, heavy platform reveals its limits — it rolls best when you let it cruise rather than sprint, and the height can feel a touch tippy for quick direction changes.

Performance Specs

Drop: 8mm heel-to-toe offset (measured; Brooks markets 6mm) — a moderate ramp that eases the transition without forcing a forefoot strike

Cushioning: Maximum — nitrogen-infused DNA Tuned foam, dual-cell for plush landings and steadier push-off

Responsiveness: Above-average — a lively bounce from the DNA Tuned foam, though the plateless, comfort-first tune stops short of race-foam snap

Stability: Neutral, above-average — a wide base gives predictable footing, tempered by the very tall stack

Pace: Optimal for 5:45–6:45 min/km (9:15–10:52 min/mile)

Best Distances and Maximum Speed

This shoe genuinely shines on easy and long training runs, with 10K and half-marathon efforts as its comfortable sweet spot when you're running relaxed rather than racing. Its technology works at its best around 5:15–5:30 min/km (8:27–8:51 min/mile) — that's the fastest it wants to go before the weight starts working against you.

Technologies and Materials

The midsole is Brooks' nitrogen-infused DNA Tuned foam in a dual-cell layout — plusher in the heel, firmer up front — paired with a GlideRoll rocker and no plate. A breathable triple jacquard air-mesh upper handles the fit. At 318 g (men's US 9) with a 45 mm heel / 37 mm forefoot stack, it's undeniably heavy, so accept it as a comfort cruiser rather than a speed tool.