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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Neutral running shoe that rocks, February 20, 2010
This review is from: Brooks Men's Glycerin 8 Running Shoe (Apparel)
This shoe was made for neutral style running. I pronate slightly in my left foot which almost disappears as I pick up the pace. So when I have too much arch support or not enough my knees will either ache on the inside or outside depending on which support extreme I'm running with. Especially after any distance more then 4 miles. After trying many different shoes in many different brands, I have found the Glycerins to be the best for me. I use these to train and race in from sprint triathlons to marathons. They are moderately light and last a really long time. Mine are size 10.5 and weigh in at 13.15oz. The last pair I had lasted over 500 miles and nothing fell apart on them. I've had shoes in the past were the sole would disconnect from the toe or the upper would rip. This doesn't happen with Brooks, they are very well constructed and worth the investment. And I love the black and yellow color scheme.
I also own the new Brooks Men's Launch Running Shoe which are lighter, exceptionally fast and fun to race in and they don't aggravate my knees either.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Try Before you BUY!!! But They Rock!, August 5, 2010
This review is from: Brooks Men's Glycerin 8 Running Shoe (Apparel)
I purchased my pair at a local shoe / camping / cycling / everything outdoors store (guess which one!). But I felt it wise to put my two cents in here. I tried on 13 pairs of shoes. Seriously. I have used Asics for a long while and am partial to the brand. Trying these on next to the Asics Gel Kayano, you can really tell a difference. The Asics seem to have a little bit too much plastic and feel odd. (Yeah the Kayano is a support shoe as I found - seems that some periodicals have them covering neutral runners also).
For a neutral running shoe it doesn't get much better than this. The shoe is light and responsive. So far I have put over 100 miles on my pair and they feel good as new. I run 7-9 miles every day so durability is important. If I am having a sore knee day I switch to the Brooks Ravenna.
But seriously, try a pair on somewhere to gauge the sizing accurately. You will be glad you did.
Update 3/2011:
As mentioned in my comment: I use neutral shoes 90% of the time, but an IT band issue last spring forced me to ease back into running. I went with the Ravenna for awhile until my natural stride resumed. I would use them on sore knee days (they have about 300-400 miles) so that I don't unthinkingly adjust my stride to ease off the left knee and over pronate. I also purchased a pair of Brooks Launch and Saucony Kinvara and love them. The Ravennas have since been retired. The glycerin are still in my rotation and used for outdoor pavement running.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
great for high arches...and big people, March 15, 2011
This review is from: Brooks Men's Glycerin 8 Running Shoe (Apparel)
I have had these shoes for about 3 weeks now. I run on average 12-15 miles per week. I am in the military so needed a good shoe to take our bi-yearly physical fitness test. I am 6'3" and 220lbs. I also have a high arched and wide foot. I also have had ACL/PCL/MCL surgery on my knee. Was really looking for something with extra cushion and good for a long (3mile or more) ride. I had been using NB shoes since they came in 4E size. I bought this shoe in 2E. Its a little tighter than the NB but the ride more than makes up for it. Even in 2E vs 4E it is a very comfy shoe. I took 20-30 seconds off my 3 mile time immediately. The shoe is much softer with a great cushion than the NB. It is a huge improvement. I am also less tired after the run now but maybe that is a mental thing. I can honestly say this shoe is a 75% improvement that I can physically feel on my runs. If you are "bigger" with a high arch and looking for a cushioned ride, this one is for you.
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