The Brooks Glycerin 21 was replaced by the Brooks Glycerin 23
Want something different? The closest current shoe from another family is the Nike Pegasus Premium, 44% similar on published specs.
The current version of the Brooks Glycerin line. Compared with the Brooks Glycerin 21: 2 mm less drop.
−2mm dropWhy the Nike Pegasus Premium
Compared with the Brooks Glycerin 21: the same drop. Both are in our max cushion category.
±0mm drop| Spec | Brooks Glycerin 21 | Nike Pegasus Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Heel stack | — | 45 mm |
| Drop | 10 mm | 10 mm |
| Weight | — | 325 g |
3 more current options
Next closest current shoes from other families, scored on heel stack, drop, weight and category. Chips show each one against the Brooks Glycerin 21.
- ±0mm dropRRP £144.99
- ±0mm dropRRP £164.99
- ±0mm dropRRP £209.99
Brooks Glycerin 21: questions
Answers are generated from the published specs on this page. Missing values are left out, never estimated.
What replaced the Brooks Glycerin 21?
The Brooks Glycerin 23 is the current version of the Brooks Glycerin line. Versions in between: Brooks Glycerin 22.
What is the closest alternative to the Brooks Glycerin 21 from another brand?
On published specs, the Nike Pegasus Premium, at 44% spec similarity. Compared with the Brooks Glycerin 21: the same drop. Both are in our max cushion category.
How is the Brooks Glycerin 23 different from the Brooks Glycerin 21?
On published specs, going from the Brooks Glycerin 21 to the Brooks Glycerin 23: 2 mm less drop. Heel stack and weight are not published for both shoes, so they are not compared.
Is the Brooks Glycerin 21 still available?
Trova lists the Brooks Glycerin 21 as discontinued; the current version of the Brooks Glycerin line is the Brooks Glycerin 23. We don't track retailer stock, so this is not a statement about whether any shop still has pairs.
What are the specs of the Brooks Glycerin 21?
Published specs for the Brooks Glycerin 21: 10 mm drop. It is a neutral road shoe in our max cushion category.
Full spec sheet and version history for the Brooks Glycerin 21.
Brooks Glycerin 21 specs →