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Brooks Glycerin Flex Women's
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Glycerin Flex Women's

A soft, flexible road daily trainer built around a midfoot flex groove and plush DNA TUNED cushioning.

$170MSRP
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Comparable specifications
Use these measurements to compare shoes on equal terms.
Terrain
road
Primary use
Daily training
Also good for
Easy / recovery run, Long run, Gym / cross-training
Cushion
high
Firmness
soft
Stability
neutral
Weight
226.8g
Drop
6mm
Stack
not published
Midsole
Nitrogen-infused DNA TUNED foam
Upper
flat knit (62.8% recycled materials)
Widths
standard
Release
2026
Daily trainingRoadMax cushionRecovery runsLong runs
How it compares
Side-by-side with its neighbouring generations.
Brooks Glycerin Flex Women's vs Brooks Glycerin Flex
Our read

For runners who want plush cushioning without feeling disconnected from the ground, thanks to its flexible midsole. A comfortable everyday cruiser, not a stability shoe.

Ride

Soft nitrogen-infused foam gives cushioned landings while the midfoot flex groove keeps the ride flexible and connected rather than rigid or rockered.

Fit

Sock-like flat knit upper with a flexible, breathable fit; reviews split evenly on length and width, and it comes in standard width only.

Best for

Runners logging easy daily miles and long runs who prefer a soft but flexible, natural-feeling platform.

Avoid if

You want a stable or structured shoe, or need a wide fit, since the flexible design feels unstable for agility and only standard width is offered.

Sources
What informed our read. We link out rather than reproduce others’ reviews.