What replaced the Brooks Glycerin 22?
Updated September 10, 2026. Specs are men's US 9.
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THE SHORT ANSWER
The Glycerin 23 replaced the 22 in February 2026. Same DNA Tuned foam, 2 mm more of it under the forefoot, which cuts the drop from 10 to 8 mm, the first drop change in the modern line. The upper went to a plush triple-jacquard knit, weight rose to 10.6 oz, and the list price climbed $10 to $175. Reviewers split between favorite daily trainer and just another reliable one.
- Brooks Glycerin 22Men's at AmazonWomen's
- Brooks Glycerin 23Men's at AmazonWomen's
Availability last checked Sep 10, 2026. Prices and stock change without notice.
At a glance
- The Glycerin 23 is 0.4 oz heavier
- Drop moved from 10 mm to 8 mm
- List price up $10
Every spec side by side, with the reason behind each change: Glycerin 22 vs 23.
Stay on your shoe, or switch?
Refined, same shoeA comfort-first polish of the 22 rather than another swing. The foam carries over; the changes are 2 mm more forefoot, a drop to 8 mm, a plusher and warmer knit upper, and another price bump. Reviewers split sharply on whether that is enough at $175: Doctors of Running called it one of their favorite daily trainers of the year so far, while Believe in the Run graded it C across the board, a reliable daily trainer in a sea of reliable daily trainers.
Stick with the Glycerin 22 if
- You want the 10 mm drop; the 23 moves to 8 and the 22 is the last of the old geometry
- You run warm; the 23's knit upper is hotter than the 22's mesh
- At $175 the value math bothers you; the ride change from the 22 is small
Move to the Glycerin 23 if
- You want the plushest, most padded version of the DNA Tuned Glycerin
- A slightly lower drop with more forefoot cushion suits your stride
What loyalists said about the update
Thin so far. The 23 launched in February 2026 and substantive owner threads had not accumulated in the archives as of early August; the visible split is between reviewers (a favorite at Doctors of Running, a shrug at Believe in the Run). Treat the community verdict as not yet in, especially on how the 8 mm drop lands with longtime 10 mm loyalists.
Still want the original?
Buy remaining Glycerin 22 stock
Stocked at AmazonAvailability last checked Sep 10, 2026.
Ready to move on?
Beyond the Glycerin 23, these come closest to what the Glycerin 22 did.
- 10.5 oz
- 10 mm drop
- 46 mm heel
- $150 list
The Vomero is the other premium plush neutral, and reviewers run the head-to-head every year. The Vomero 18 is softer, taller and $25 cheaper at list; the Glycerin is firmer, smoother-rolling and less of a commitment to maximal stack.
Against your Brooks Glycerin 22: 0.3 oz heavier, 8 mm more heel stack, the same drop, $15 less at list.
- 9.9 oz
- 8 mm drop
- 43.5 mm heel
- $165 list
The Nimbus is the pillowy take on the premium cruiser and the Glycerin is the composed one: firmer, lower, a touch heavier. Runners who find the Nimbus too tall and soft tend to get along with the Glycerin.
Against your Brooks Glycerin 22: 0.3 oz lighter, 5.5 mm more heel stack, 2 mm less drop.
- 9 oz
- 6 mm drop
- 40 mm heel
- $170 list
The 1080 does the plush flagship job at nearly two ounces less weight, and it turned soft and bouncy with the v15 foam swap. The Glycerin is the steadier, more traditional ride of the two.
Against your Brooks Glycerin 22: 1.2 oz lighter, 2 mm more heel stack, 4 mm less drop, $5 more at list.
Questions runners ask
- Is the Brooks Glycerin 22 still available?
- For now. Amazon still lists the Brooks Glycerin 22, but the size run is thinning and prices swing with remaining stock. If your size is there, this is the late window, not the early one.
- Is the Glycerin 23 a downgrade from the Brooks Glycerin 22?
- No. Most runners rate the Glycerin 23 as the same shoe done slightly better. The changes are real but none of them alter what the shoe is.
- How much heavier is the Glycerin 23?
- 0.4 oz heavier in a men's US 9: 10.6 oz against the Brooks Glycerin 22's 10.2 oz.
- Did the drop change from the Brooks Glycerin 22 to the Glycerin 23?
- Yes, from 10 mm to 8 mm. A drop change this size affects where your foot loads at landing, so plan a few easy runs to adapt.
- What is the closest current alternative to the Brooks Glycerin 22?
- The Nike Vomero 18. The Vomero is the other premium plush neutral, and reviewers run the head-to-head every year. The Vomero 18 is softer, taller and $25 cheaper at list; the Glycerin is firmer, smoother-rolling and less of a commitment to maximal stack.