Brooks Glycerin 16

It is obvious that the new Brooks Glycerin 16 has landed with important changes to compete and remain among the top Running shoes for neutral runners. It is clear that Brooks Running has gone all out to make one of its flagships take new impetus, and these Glycerin 16 not only include improvements in aesthetics, but also in technology, and therefore in its performance as a training shoe for long distances.

Brooks Glycerin 16, the new features to take into account

Thus, everything new in the Brooks Glycerin 16 is concentrated both in its upper and midsole, which are completely revised and renewed. Especially because the Pennsylvania brand has opted to implement a new compound such as DNA Loft, which replaces the Super DNA that incorporated the previous model of the Brooks Glycerin 15. Through this new material, the Glycerin 16, and as stated by the American brand itself, it is a softer compound, and a more pleasant and friendly feel, but it maintains its performance in response, dynamism and durability.

It is for all these reasons that this running shoe remains one of the most demanded references, and that more are seen in the feet of the runners, especially in the field of running shoes man.

Seamless upper in the Brooks Glycerin 16

Although the change in the cushioning capacity of the midsole is more difficult to see with the naked eye, and is more to be felt, what is clearly noticeable is the notable renovation of the upper of the Brooks Glycerin 16 Its upper is made of engineered mesh fabric (Engineered Mesh), which is more open, but also adds a plus of softness and comfort. In addition, the Glycerin 16 has no seams or stitched reinforcements.

With all this, the model gains in both adaptability and breathability to run more kilometers for longer, thanks to its perforated mesh with large holes both in the front and in the heel area. A real runner that stands out for its reactive and soft cushioning, and also for a touch of stability.

Few changes in the outsole of the Brooks Glycerin 16

What doesn't change in the Brooks Glycerin 16 is the outsole, which keeps the same line as its predecessor. In this way, the level of flexibility and softness in each step is achieved thanks to the fact that these Glycerin 16 have a sole divided into two different parts: in the heel area the materials of greater resistance are incorporated in the points most exposed to wear. While in the front part the different flexion lines have been placed.

With its 10 millimeters drop and its 300 grams of declared weight, the Brooks Glycerin 16 do not lose the essence of being a runner for runners with neutral footstep, weighing over 80 kilos, and to move at paces that exceed 4:30 min/kms. in long runs.

In short, the renewed Brooks Glycerin 16 is a very balanced, dynamic, comfortable and well-cushioned training shoe that competes directly with top-of-the-range models such as the ASICS Gel Nimbus 20, Nike Pegasus 34, Adidas Supernova, Mizuno Wave Rider 20, or the Saucony Triumph ISO 4, among others.