BEST BROOKS RUNNING SHOES 2024: Review & Comparison of the Ghost, Adrenaline, Hyperion, Glycerin

[@MedicineRunner]

Ben still out here buying entire shoe lines with his own money. What a baller. Truly makes the review so much more authentic and believable.

[@jjchang9874]

100 % plus you don't need to hear those disclosure bs.

[@MedicineRunner]

@@jjchang9874lol for sure. That gets old.

[@fecardona]

Note that the Brooks foam tends to work very well out of the box for larger runners. For us lighter runners, there’s a break in period (Glycerin 21)

[@drewman747]

The Glycerin is my favorite Brooks shoe. I have decided to keep it in my rotation and I will continue to buy the previous year’s models as they go on sale. I got my 20’s for $80 and I look forward to getting the 21’s when they come on sale. They are very comfortable and they will last a lot of miles. I feel that I truly got a great value for this shoe that will probably get around 700-800 miles of wear. Great review of the Brooks line.

[@vetzaaak]

Would you recommend the Glycerin 21 for a 3:30ish marathon? I can't really justify spending super shoe money, so I'm hoping to find a comfy and affordable alternative that won't slow me down too much.

[@Pbchelt]

​@@vetzaaak I'm also interested. I run about a 9 min mile

[@vetzaaak]

@@drewman747 I guess it also depends on your weight, your personal preference, foot shape, running technique/biomechanics, etc… I’m giving the Adizero SL2 a try. Seems like it might offer the right combination for me in terms of weight, energy return, support, cushion,…and its a bit cheaper than the Glycerin too.

[@lindal9794]

I tried size 8.5 and it is too big and tried size 8 and too small...

[@sabonis7]

700 miles seems insane, I only put about 400 miles on them before they started hurting my feet

[@konstanzekaas1521]

Great video! Love my Glycerins GTS, but you're absolutely right. Not a speed shoe. Hope there's a New Balance video in the pipes! 🎉 And one on Altras would be super interesting ❤

[@ayrb4410]

I own the GTs 23. I had chronic heel pain. This shoe literally helped me recover. Love the shoe!!

[@FordyRuns]

Good video mate I think you’ll like the ghost max 2 as you like the superblast… out in the summer along with Hyperion max 2 which will also be a banger ❤ keep up the great work see you in London

[@SeanPrior-s3p]

I've just bought glycerin 21 so comfy, like running on clouds . Ran 21.3k in them today in 1.49.22 a PB for me

[@Echom4-kr5el]

Do you find the foam is actually softer than the 20? They were too firm for me.

[@SeanPrior-s3p]

@@Echom4-kr5el sorry , have not tried the 20 , not my first Brooks shoes but it is my first glycerin model

[@radicalkonrad765]

I have the adrenaline. Very comfortable and supportive plus the 12mm drop helps out with my current walking/running pattern due to a knee and ankle injury

[@SiriusScientist]

How’s the editing for Sarah’s video(s) going? That’s me being hopeful adding the “s” that it’ll be more than one! You mentioned she was going to start posting again, starting with the vlogs of her recent races but I haven’t seen anything post to her channel yet. I love your videos, but I really miss her badass woman ultra runner content. I am slowly increasing my distance with my eye on ultras in the future and finding her videos when she first started her channel helped get me into running.

[@MikaV.-cp5qg]

Please do Adidas next.

[@Pepper-mp5of]

Yeah

[@user-ut1vm5iz8u]

absolutely

[@kalichekid]

Yes!

[@HamptonHelps]

Expensive videos

[@yo-yo0342]

Maybe

[@dalekirkwood6496]

Great video. Have you ever reviewed shoes from Topo and Altra? It could be nice to see something from the opposite end of the scale (wider, lower stake etc.)

[@bethanybintz2184]

Just got my Hyperion Max and I’m absolutely obsessed. I think about it all the time and it makes me want to run more. I’ll probably order it in another color or two just to make sure I have some extras.

[@timfrazier8333]

Thanks Ben. New runner and started in the Adrenaline GTS and Hoka Clifton for when I want more cushion. Going to try ASICS based upon your video

[@tylerfaubert1201]

Ever since I got into running I’ve always stayed with Brooks. As someone with flat feet they’re extremely comfortable and I couldn’t see myself going to any other brand. I came to this video because I’m trying to find a Brooks shoe that’s good for people with flat feet but also good for marathon training/racing since I’ll be doing one in October. Currently I have the Adrenaline 23’s & though I’ve stuck with that model for awhile now I’ve also tried looking at others like the Glycerin Stealthfit or something else

[@JavisBoomTech]

I have extremely flat feet as well and just ordered a pair of Brooks Adrenaline GTS 23. They will be my first pair of Brooks. I’ve mostly been a New Balance user but regardless of how comfortable they have been I still always have pain shooting up my ankles and legs at the end of a long day of wearing them. Hoping the Brooks can help alleviate that.

[@lockedfn]

Love the adrenaline 21 and 22, 23 is great but the laces are too short. Going to try Glycerin gts after watching your video. Thanks, Ben! Exelent video! From a brooks nut

[@user-sg8kq7ii3y]

I currently own three pairs of Adrenalines. Two of them the laces are the perfect length. But for one of them, the laces are way too short. I'll need to change the laces out. Not sure why they have such inconsistency with their laces. But I love the shoe itself!

[@the23er]

When i got my new shoes at the store, i slipped in the ghost 15s, and it felt very good. Did not regret buying them. Hold up a long time. Over 300kms done in them, and you dont really see it. Even the sole seems untouched even with my weight >100kg on it

[@MrSeedi76]

I started running at around 103 kg (now down to 90) and the Brooks Ghost as well as Divide 4 are perfect for heavy runners. I once tried a NB fresh foam X 840 which was way too mushy for my weight. But I also love my old Asics J33.

[@egt9093]

Thank you Ben! I would love to see a video about all the New Balance shoes. Greetings from Brazil.

[@meadows5367]

Good review Ben! 👟 Someday, I’d like to see you review Topo Athletic’s line of running shoes.

[@slavasss2189]

And Altra 😅😊

[@Belisarius84]

28mm stack in the glycerin? That’s very low isn’t it? Almost everything seems to have 33-35 at least.

[@johngallenstein1467]

Thanks for videos. Brooks are nice, wanna try Glycerin next

[@nidyacrockett936]

Awesome video! Hit all the points I needed and loved the way you presented each shoe in comparison to each other. I just subscribed. 😊

[@rubarb1275]

Can you review the Puma range please? I’ve been really impressed with the Velocity Nitro 2 and am keen to try the others.

[@nelljo8374]

just about to buy my very first running shoes (Glycerin GTS 21). Lezgoooo!

[@BenParkes]

Good choice! And good luck on your running adventure!

[@nelljo8374]

@@BenParkes thank you! I already bought it, just waiting for it to arrive. lezgooooo!!

[@ABucc]

Can't wait for Hyperion Max 2 to release. That shoe looks amazing.

[@marypagones6073]

I love the Glycerin 20 Neutral--for those looking for a bargain, the 20s are still out there for very reasonable prices! I actually wear them for racing as well as training. I like how quickly I recover from my long runs from them. I used to wear the Adrenalines, but I found them too rigid--I don't really need a stability shoe, I guess. The Ghosts didn't offer enough support for me.

[@kirstyj6291]

Thanks, this was really insightful - how about Mizuno?

[@2112sgb]

Ben Parkes is correct when it comes to the Hyperion lineup. Do NOT wear them every day but do leave it be for 48 hours. I have an OG Hyperion tempo ($ 65.00 sale) and I learned the hard way about them when I bought my first pair.

[@melw2389]

Thank you for everything you do. Please do a Mizuno comparison.

[@TheHutchRuns]

Great review as ever Ben, I just cannot get excited by any shoe in the Brooks range, they are all good, some very good but there always seems to be a better comparable shoe in another brand's range

[@DJEXTREME79]

Good review Ben glad I picked up the glycerin 21 hopefully get a PB in Manchester 🤞

[@KJLowery]

Do best track spikes and cross country spikes next

[@melissahoughton7141]

Thanks Ben. Great, honest reviews! 👏 I use the adrenaline for my easy shoe but might try glycerin after hearing this. I've considered buying the hyperion elite but the masculine colours put me off. 🙈

[@RAM-Shu]

They just need more color options in wide. The 23s have a yellow option with blue accents that are super fly but aren't available in wide.

[@Boababa-fn3mr]

Yeah, wide has boring colours. Actually they need to revamp their colourways.

[@lazzaboyman8003]

My daily is an Adrenaline GTS and I have the Glycerin 20 as my long/marathon shoe. I’m not quick enough for carbon plates!

[@woody_runs]

I’m doing London Marathon in the Ghost Max.

[@DroggelB]

Altra review would be nice 👌🏻

[@MBaDog-hn6ot]

Which Brooks best for walking or standing for long hours?

[@pietro4836]

Trace 3

[@johndixon557]

Great video. I'm new to running I'm on week 15 on coach to half marathon 😅 week 12 I did a 14 mile run. Each week I do 2 x 8/10, 1 x 5 and 1 x 2.5 sprint. I do a monthly big run last one being my 14, next month I'll just go with what I feel. I use Adrenaline gts 23. On my big run I get a bit of runners knee towards the end and depending on gradient. Today I added glycerin gts 21 into my rotation and to use for my "longer" runs for extra cushioning. Watching your video I'm unsure now cuz many say say it's more of a long running shoe uve said more short recovery? Am I reading too much into it ? 😅

[@MsTrinichic]

Been using the Ghost 15 for easy runs to replace my Nike Pegaus 38. Now I'm more a Saucony girl

[@arvinsandiego2686]

Been waiting for these New balance and adidas please🔥

[@craigtsmith6957]

did you get the glycerin stats right - G20 us size 9 = 266 g and the G21 us size weighs 283 g?

[@nerdytwig1253]

I would love to see an ON lineup!

[@KJLowery]

Please do New Balance next.

[@KJLowery]

He finally did it

[@kipponi]

I have flat foot like duck so always hard to find wide running shoes. I should just do swimming😂. All(almost)good runners have small and short foots, I have not Euro 47. And don't like high heels shoes. Drop about 6mm is for me. 12mm is like running downhill on flat surface. My nails get blacked too. So some specs are really important. We are not same anatomically. And we have cold winter...🇫🇮.

[@misterbelll]

I feel your pain...😮

[@kipponi]

Yeah my feet is designed for swimming not running😂. And I have black nails(second and third toes) only right foot not left!?🤔 Shoes are right size and have many brands for different purposes...

[@MrSeedi76]

Most comfy toe box of the Brooks shoes for me is the Divide 4. 8 mm drop. It's a trail running shoe but works perfectly fine for me on asphalt.

[@MartialGolf]

Thanks for the review. Between the Glycerin GTS and Adrenaline GTS, which would you recommend for a beginner runner?

[@anrylmediadero2236]

Sir, what Brooks can you suggest that can be used for marathon training and marathon race day shoe? I'm a newbie with a heel to midfoot strike. Thanks

[@DarfBleeder]

... Which side of the river do you live on? I recognised bits from Greenwich and also the Isle of Dogs, and from what I recall (although I haven't been back to the UK for years), there are no convenient bridges between those two locations...

[@Bibblebee317]

Great video. Super helpful

[@welcometomathy]

Do Decathlon kiprun!

[@pietro4836]

Very good video! Please, the new trace 3 or the ghost 14 on the same price? Thanks

[@BVenkatramiReddy-gy5gw]

Brooks, nike, HOKA, are confuging which is best for regular walk even tough areas to protect kness and ankles

[@3WalkingPoles]

Could you review/compare Altra, please. The only brand that makes range of shoes for wide footers.

[@applecakerunner4796]

Could you do a shoe review for heavy marathon RUNNER’S?

[@Mike_Z28]

You said the glycerin is noisy 🫤 guess it's not just me. Walking I can hear the tread almost crunching under me 😂 but it's so comfortable

[@ברוריהמנדל-ר9ק]

what about brooks levitate 6?!

[@xHelloSushix]

whats the science or factors to determine a shoe makes you faster?

[@EdGennero]

Question for you, when you’re saying the Glycerin isn’t good for faster paces, are you talking about a specific fast pace? I’m a new runner, only running for a year, and my 5k pace is around 9:30. Because I’m thinking your easy run may be my mile pace 😂

[@royalordinance]

Suoerb Quality, Well Done Ben.

[@na-dk9vm]

Which brooks shoe NOW is the closest to the hyperion Elite 2 from years ago?? They were one of the best shoes I've ever had for speed.

[@camjam344]

Do you have any opinions on the hyperion tempo

[@margaritahughes397]

Which is better Brooks ghost 14 or adrenaline gts

[@24TreSter]

I was hoping to see you review the beast

[@sujithpkaranth547]

Hey, i just bought a pair of GTS adrenaline 23 but turns out it has very little cushioning for the forefoot. As a forefoot striker, is it going to cause long term problems and should i change the way i run to heel striking? Edit: the shoe i used prior to the gts is the gel nimbus 25 so im facing a night and day difference in cushioning.

[@hahaheslop]

Would be great to see a Puma version of this 👍

[@jorgecastillo8289]

I find brooks sneakers to be a bit longer then normal shoes I’m a size 9 and I have a wide foot and I usually go a half size up with a wide sneakers and I got a pair of brooks adrenaline 21 and it was a half size to big only pair of sneakers that didn’t fit perfectly in 9 1/2 I almost never wear a size 9 because I always feel a little bit tight in the toe box

[@tracy9980]

What kind of Brooks shoes would you recommend for someone that has heel pain, foot turns inward a little when walking and get toe pain in big toe?

[@symuhush]

🎉 you are doing an amazing job, thank you

[@swimrunmatt]

Not watched the video yet, but literally just bought a pair of Ghost 15s - I hope the review of them isn't terrible!

[@swimrunmatt]

ok, so that was done first, glad it seems good!

[@LARKRunningUK]

I’m still trying to like my Ghosts. The drop makes the forefoot feel under-cushioned, and the midsole is a bit too firm and not particularly responsive either! Underwhelming so far…..

[@Boababa-fn3mr]

Ghost 16 is better... so was the 14

[@LARKRunningUK]

@@Boababa-fn3mrI’m starting to like the v14 more. A very comfortable and protective shoe for easy runs……

[@Boababa-fn3mr]

@@LARKRunningUK The Ghost 14 is a winner. I still wear them in 2024, as a 3 year old superseded product still available new from Brooks at a discount. That said, my 13s broke in after awhile and were also excellent, but the 14s are better.

[@jenblindert9093]

Have you tried the Launch 10? Curious your thoughts.

[@canalcorridaaos50]

I do regret #Brooks are no longer sold in my country. The most durable brand I've ever run with. Hopefully I still have 3 brand new pairs in their own boxes... Really a pitty! #ComeBackBrooks

[@Pbchelt]

Is a nine min mile doable in the glycerin

[@jaredstrauss617]

What do you think of the Glycerin vs Gel Nimbus?

[@QronoZ713]

Ghost Max is, imo, the best daily Brooks shoe.

[@a019]

Thanks!

[@Runningd4d]

What shoe of the brooks range would you use for above beyond marathon distance?

[@chrisgreen4150]

Please do New Balance, Adidas or Puma next. They all have lots of shoes that seem to do the same thing 🤔

[@josephcoloso2847]

Where is the ghost max...why not included in the review....

[@Micke12312]

He bought the shoes with his own money so he cant really buy every model..

[@dude28405]

New balance I need 12 4E brooks I need 12.5 2E

[@jansommerlund5497]

Very nice with a Brooks comparison. Years ago I ran a lot in Brooks shoes both road and trail. But they somehow fell behind many other brands. Their current high drop shoes doesn't work that good for me and their midsoles just felt so old fashioned.The Glycerin looks pretty interesting but that 10 mm drop...not so interesting again

[@user-ym5io2ul1o]

Which Brooks shoe has a wider toe bed but not heel?

[@MrSeedi76]

Brooks Divide 4. 8 mm drop, super comfy toe box.

[@adterpandrea]

No comment on Beast or Ariel????

[@jumpyl.h.8230]

Good job, Ben. Really appreciated 🫶

[@laoluomisade2438]

No Ghost Max?

[@pacogarcia5894]

Am I the only one that thinks that glycerin 19 was awesome and since them the quality has dropped significtacly

[@discopot]

You didn’t do the ones I run in the caldera

[@trev4374]

Does anyone know about the Brooks Defyance 12 shoe? If it’s good…

[@WeileWorld]

Review & Comparison of topo athletic shoes

[@serge00storms]

word of advice don't spill boiling pasta water on your foot while wearing a Ghost 15 might as well be bare foot

[@tangbp1]

Hi for brooks shoes any series for wide feet for men

[@urgonnaluvit]

4e

[@tangbp1]

@@urgonnaluvitthanks for the reply

[@ryanmocerino7698]

no review of my fav brooks shoe the launch ? :/

[@ac-vp9mh]

Hyperion Max ❤

[@danbanks9325]

Yes - love brooks although Hoka win for trail and race ☺️

[@rowan1355]

Could you do new balance?

[@spilgib44]

Altra review please Ben!

[@peterward6205]

Puma line up please Ben.

[@JESSSTEADMAN]

Please review On shoes

[@slavasss2189]

New balance review?😊

[@Mesomorphik]

Im a basic boi. Adrenalines have never done me wrong

[@diktromdefilm]

Best for bunions?;)

[@slavasss2189]

4e width ghost