BROOKS GLYCERIN MAX MOST FEATURED
The new cushioning stands out above all in these new Glycerin Max DNA Tuned. A new foam that stands out, according to Brooks, for its cushioning and reactivity. This technology uses Nitrogen injectedcombined with cells of different sizes. Brooks indicates that they work individually and also together depending on the moment to provide maximum comfort and performance.
With these new Glycerin Max, Brooks is trying to respond to the requests or needs of runners. All runners want cushioning and response, but the problem is that sometimes trying to improve one of the two usually reduces the other. So Brooks is trying to create shoes that can provide cushioning and response without one detracting from the other.
That’s why Brooks creates the technology DNA Tuned. It’s a supercritical foam that improves on Brooks’ star foam to date, DNA Loft v3. According to Brooks, this foam optimizes cushioning and the running experience, and it does so through two different cell sizes strategically placed in the midsole. On one hand, we have larger cells in the heel that provide softer landings, while in the forefoot, there are smaller, more reactive cells that offer quick takeoffs.
In addition, in its commitment to sustainability, the DNA Tuned midsole is composed of 18% biological materials, reducing carbon emissions by 15% per kilogram compared to traditional EVA materials.
To make it even more durable and lightweight, the midsole does not contain additional layers or adhesives. It also features technology GlideRoll Rocker to facilitate transitions from heel to toe. We see that this rocker is quite pronounced.
The sole, we see, has more than enough rubber to ensure durability, and is focused mainly on the front part of the shoe.
DNA Tuned Foam Improvements
With this foam Brooks tells us that the improvements are as follows
- Significant improvements to Max Displacement to deliver a more comfortable and cushioned experience. Max Displacement refers to the material’s ability to deform under footfall.
- G-Max ratio improvements for greater responsiveness and a smoother feel. Measures actual cushioning – the ability to disperse G impacts during stride.
- Greater efficiency by achieving better energy return and enhancing the propulsion effect during takeoff.
- Density improvements to achieve a lighter and more comfortable shoe.
BROOKS GLYCERIN MAX CONCLUSIONES
Brooks has released a new shoe, which has little or nothing to do with the Glycerins up to now, higher profiles, a much lower drop, much more cushioning. Shoes for fast running according to Brooks, with good reactivity, and a lot of comfort, to be able to face long races.
Very soft cushioning, with high reactivity from the new DNA Tuned foam. Medium-low drop of 6mm, better good technique, to squeeze it well at those heights. It could also be good for medium and tall weight runners, thanks to that good cushion.
Perhaps the €200 price seems a bit high, and we’ll have to see if it’s really worth it. When we have a unit to test, we’ll let you know. On the other hand, we should also mention that the weight, almost 30g, is a bit high, but we also have to look at the profiles it has and the amount of foam.
PERSONAL OPINION, BY MAYAYO
When running on asphalt, I’m not a fan of extreme maximalists, to be honest. But in this case, I think you’ll feel that the Glycerin Max has found a sweet spot in that path of excess that is 39-45mm. The rolling, according to the testimonies of its first testers, is smooth and easy, even encouraging to run a few more kilometers on recovery days.
In this sense, the Glycerin Max works by acting as an alternative landing and takeoff model. For many, the dual-density midsoles gave the sensation of a dividing line, with a discontinuity during the transition from heel to toe. My thorough testing of the Brooks Caldera 7 for mountain running already gave me a clue, as the extra-wide base common to this Brooks Glycerin Max compared to the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24, together with the new softer material with larger cells on the outside, seek to gradually roll your foot over the extra-wide platform that prevents it from moving at all.
As with the extra-wide Caldera, the goal is a smooth ride, without the “rattling” of other high-rise models with maximum cushioning. This is undoubtedly due to a significant investment by Brooks to ensure that anyone running in these two sisters feels very stable, even though they are very high off the ground and have very soft material underfoot.
For all these reasons, as happened to me with its “mountaineering” sister, runners who have not had luck with high-platform and highly cushioned shoes in the past may find that the Glycerin Max works for them, especially for recovery days. Or not, but I suggest you try them in a physical store before deciding, because as happened to me, this new concept from the Americans may surprise you and even make you fall in love.
