Best Brooks Running Shoes (2026)

Brooks dominates the comfort-and-stability category: DNA LOFT v3 nitrogen-infused foam, GuideRails support, and roomy fits make them a long-distance favorite.

Signature tech: DNA LOFT v3 + GuideRails

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Brooks running shoes in our database (8)

  1. Brooks Glycerin 22

    max-cushion long-run shoe for road running, best at 10k and half-marathon. 9/10 cushioning · 10 mm drop · 295 g · Premium ($160–$220 MSRP).

    DNA Tuned nitrogen foam · Plush long-run feel · Wide sizes

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  2. Brooks Hyperion Max 3

    speed / tempo shoe for road running, best at 5k and 10k. 7/10 cushioning · 8 mm drop · 230 g · Premium ($160–$220 MSRP).

    DNA Flash v2 · Plate-free uptempo · Lightweight

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  3. Brooks Glycerin Max 2

    max-cushion long-run shoe for road running, best at half-marathon and marathon. 10/10 cushioning · 10 mm drop · 310 g · Premium ($160–$220 MSRP).

    Nitrogen-infused foam · Ultra plush · Max stack height

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  4. Brooks Ghost 17

    daily trainer for road running, best at 5k and 10k. 7/10 cushioning · 12 mm drop · 290 g · Mid-range ($110–$160 MSRP).

    DNA LOFT v2 · Smooth transitions · Classic neutral

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  5. Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25

    stability shoe for road running, best at 5k and 10k. 7/10 cushioning · 12 mm drop · 290 g · Mid-range ($110–$160 MSRP).

    GuideRails support · DNA LOFT v2 · Gold standard stability

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  6. Brooks Hyperion Elite 4

    race-day super shoe for road running, best at 10k and half-marathon. 8/10 cushioning · 8 mm drop · 215 g · Super-premium ($220+ MSRP).

    DNA Gold supercritical foam · Carbon SpeedVault plate · Brooks' fastest shoe

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  7. Brooks Hyperion Max 2

    speed / tempo shoe for road running, best at 5k and 10k. 7/10 cushioning · 8 mm drop · 240 g · Premium ($160–$220 MSRP).

    Plateless tempo trainer · DNA Flash v2 · Smooth uptempo

    Previous generation: a newer version is in our database.

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  8. Brooks Cascadia 18

    trail shoe for trail running, best at 5k and 10k. 7/10 cushioning · 8 mm drop · 295 g · Mid-range ($110–$160 MSRP).

    Trail Adapt System · Stable & protective · Beginner-friendly trail

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Frequently asked questions

Are Brooks shoes good for flat feet?

Yes. The Brooks Adrenaline GTS and Glycerin GTS use GuideRails — a holistic support system that gently corrects excess inward rotation without the rigid medial post of older stability shoes.

What is the most cushioned Brooks shoe?

The Brooks Glycerin Max with a 44mm stack of DNA Tuned foam is the brand's most cushioned daily trainer in 2026.

Brooks Ghost vs Glycerin — which one?

Ghost is the lighter, more versatile daily trainer (~284g). Glycerin is softer and more premium, ideal for long runs and recovery (~292g).

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Not medical advice

This tool is educational. It does not diagnose, treat or prevent injuries. If you have persistent pain, an injury or a medical foot condition, see a qualified professional before choosing shoes.