Brooks Glycerin 22 Running Shoes Review

The search was on for a comfortable well made, well cushioned shoe and one I could stand for hours! And it has been a search with quite a few returns along the way. I tried brands that were go to brands, but had changed and no longer met the criteria or were just not comfortable.

I decided to start with the Best of Lists by independent reputable sources and of course reviewers. The Brooks line was on every list; the only difference was the model of the shoe. I decided to try the Glycerin 22 and with the small exception of exchanging for a larger size (see below) it was a positive purchase. The Glycerin is described as a running shoe with a neutral fit. Note this purchase was not to run, but to be an everyday shoe which could also provide comfort when standing long hours.

Feel

The cushioning is apparent immediately and is very comfortable. A lighter weight shoe which enhances the comfort.

Toe Drop

If you've noticed athletic shoes can have quite a toe drop and the toe drop can differ dramatically between brands and models within the brand. I didn't find the toe drop to be noticeable one way or the other which I'd consider a positive. 

Sizing

It has been well documented by reviewers and particularly those reviewers who are repeat purchasers of the Glycerin that the shoe runs small. I can indeed verify the shoe runs about a 1/2 size small.

Narrow

One of the attractions of this shoe was its' tendency to run narrow and again, I can confirm the shoe does run narrow. Narrow feet typically also have narrow heels which can be difficult to fit as well. The Glycerin does run narrow and has the two ankle holes instead of one for lacing which is always a help to make a medium shoe more friendly for narrow feet.

Reviewers

Currently the Glycerin 23 has been released so fans of the 22 will find a nice discount. 

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New Balance Running Shoes Review

Many years ago, I needed to get into shape and lose some weight.

A good friend of mine suggested that I should start exercising. By exercise, he meant running. Well, I haven't run since high school.

After thinking about it, I decided to give it a try. So, I put on my tennis shoes and sweat pants and drove to the school track.

I couldn't even make it around the track once, and it was only 1/6 of a mile.

I'm not one to quit, so I stayed with it, and before long, I was running 5 to 6 miles a day. I lost some of that weight, and I was getting in really good shape.

It wasn't long before I started to feel some aches and pains. My legs, shins, and back started to bother me. I thought maybe that I was overdoing it by pushing myself so much.

My running partner, the same guy who talked me into this wonderful world of running, suggested I really needed a good pair of running shoes.

New Balance Running Shoes:

Now, I was off to investigate running shoes. I found New Balance to be the perfect running shoe for me. I wear a 9-1/2 wide, and New Balance seemed to be the only running shoe that I could find in half sizes. I find the support and comfort superior to those of other shoes I tried on.

My friend was right: soon my aches and pains vanished as I continued to run (no, not like Forrest Gump). Every day, when I came home from work, I changed into my running gear and headed to the park for my 5-mile run. Rain, snow or sunshine I was out there running.

Okay, maybe I was a jogger and not a runner, but it was a good aerobic workout. I would welcome anyone to tag along as I run an 8 to 9-minute mile for 5 miles.

The New Balance shoes made all the difference in the world; they have excellent cushion and support, and I felt like I was running on clouds.

Fast forward to today. I really don't run anymore. But I do a lot of walking, and I'm wearing my New Balance walking shoes. New Balance is the only sports shoe that I'll ever wear.

New Balance Men's 515 V3 Sneaker, Slate Grey/White/Aluminum Grey, 13Buy NowNew Balance Women's Fresh Foam Arishi V4 Running Shoe, Summer Fog/Nimbus Cloud/Light Gold Metallic, 7Buy Now

 

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