Brooks / Glycerin

Glycerin 21

Max Cushion2024-01 · JP · Release dateChecked 2026-10-21

Glycerin 21 is a neutral max-cushion shoe for daily road miles, long runs and walking. It adds 2mm more nitrogen-infused DNA LOFT v3 than the Glycerin 20 while keeping a 10mm offset. A broad platform supports smooth, stable transitions, and a new warp-knit upper balances breathability with a flexible, secure fit. It is the first Glycerin to use lightweight RoadTack rubber with recycled silica.

Key specifications

Weight
278 g
All models average 268.9 gDifference from average +9.1 g
Average of 973 models
Drop
10 mm
All models average 6.8 mmDifference from average +3.2 mm
Average of 986 models
Stack (heel)
-
All models average 34.3 mmDifference from average -
Average of 810 models
MSRP
$160.00 USD · US · Tax excluded
All models average $165.57Difference from average −5.57 USD
Average of 680 models
This modelAll models average
Stack (forefoot)
-
Carbon plate
No
Midsole
DNA LOFT v3
Outsole
RoadTack rubber
Use cases
Daily / Long Run

Weight notes Men’s 277.8 g rounded to 278 g. Japan launch coverage lists approximately 280 g in size 27 cm.

IN CONTEXT

Specs in context

Weight × stack788 models shown

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Weight distribution973 models

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95 g385 g
This model 278 gAll models average 268.9 gDifference from average +9.1 g
Drop distribution986 models

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0 mm12 mm
This model 10 mmAll models average 6.8 mmDifference from average +3.2 mm
Stack distribution810 models

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5 mm60 mm
This model -All models average 34.3 mmDifference from average -
MSRP distribution · USD · US · Tax excluded680 models

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$50.00$500.00
This model $160.00All models average $165.57Difference from average −$5.57

Unknown values are excluded. Shoe sizes and measurement conditions vary, so use these averages and distributions as a guide when comparing specifications.

BY REGION

Release dates & MSRP

Regional releases

JP
2024-01Release dateChecked 2026-10-21

Regional MSRP

JP
¥25,300 JPYTax included · 2026-08-15
US
$160.00 USDTax excluded · 2026-08-15
SERIES HISTORY

Glycerin series

2026-02-02
Glycerin 23
300 g · 38 mm · 8 mm drop
2025
Glycerin 22
290 g · 38 mm · 10 mm drop
Successor
2024-01
Glycerin 21
278 g · - · 10 mm drop
This model
2022-07-26
Glycerin 20
286 g · - · 10 mm drop
Predecessor
2021-02-19
Glycerin 19
289 g · - · 10 mm drop
CHECK THE SOURCES

Sources & notes

The earlier page supporting the current Japan list price is no longer available; launch coverage listed ¥22,000. Stack remains unresolved because figures and measurement scope differ.

Our data policy
Feature sourceshttps://brooksrunning.co.jp/products/brm4193-whttps://www.brooksrunning.com/en_us/sale/glycerin-21/110419.htmlhttps://www.brooksrunning.com/en_us/blog/gear-stories/glycerin-21-vs-glycerin-22.html

2026-08-15