Brooks Glycerin Max 2

Built for: Long, slow distance — the easy miles that make up most of your week.

The Glycerin Max 2 goes taller than the original: 45.4 mm at the heel in lab testing, on the same DNA Tuned midsole. Brooks paired the extra stack with aggressive curvature at both ends of the shoe — forefoot and heel — so the rocker carries you through the stride rather than letting the stiffness of a tall midsole fight you. Reviewers call it an SUV for easy miles, which is exactly right.

Why it works

• DNA Tuned midsole, 45.4 mm at the heel — more cushioning than the original Glycerin Max.
• Aggressive forefoot and heel curvature: a strong forward-rolling sensation that offsets the stiffness of the tall stack.
• Engineered mesh upper.
• Plateless — the ride comes from foam and geometry, with nothing forcing a pace.

Specs at a glance

• Surface: Road, treadmill, paved paths
• Best for: Easy runs, recovery days, long slow miles
• Drop: 6 mm (Brooks stated) — 45.4 mm heel / 37.3 mm forefoot, lab measured
• Weight: ~11.2 oz / 318 g (men's US 9) — heavier than the original
• Ride: Very cushioned and rolling — a dedicated easy-day shoe rather than a do-everything trainer

Colorway

A clean execution of the Glycerin Max 2, with the full 45 mm of DNA Tuned visible along the sidewall.

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