Brooks Glycerin 11

Brooks Glycerin 11 Running Shoe (RRP£120) currently available from £60

 The 11th version builds on the comfort from the Glycerin 9 and 10 and boasts  a seamless fit. I did actually consider a move away back to Asics, however, once tried on in the store there was no question that these were the most comfortable in the store, yes I had to pay a little more for these over the Asics, but it was a no brainer, and since then I have even returned and bought another pair!

The shoes have a thick durable sole with what Brooks call omni groove style grip.
The shoe provide fantastic cushioning and comfort for your run and support through its moulded heel. As you can see on the photo below the blue version also comes with reflective detailing, a great safety feature and sadly lacking from the yellow.

 One of the main problems I encountered with the 9 and 10 versions of the Glycerin was the durability of the uppers particularly within the toe box, with the shoes lasting approx 200 miles before my toe wore through the upper, leaving an unsightly hole. This area seems to have been fully addressed by Brooks and the shoes now show a more robust material, which is less "mesh-like" than the previous versions and as a result much more hard wearing, as can be seen on the photos below. These are shoes that covered 250miles(yellow) and 350miles(blue)

I really cannot fault these running shoes, they just seem to keep on going and going and for the average runner like myself, (I'm never going to win any races!!) weight is not an issue, and with use of Brooks 3d fit print overlays weight is reduced from 12.03oz on the Glycerin 10 to 11.08oz in the 11. The sole also proves to be extremely durable as can bee seen on the pics below, with only minimum wear, more noticeably on the outer heels due to my running style, but remember these shoes have covered 350 miles.

Overall I am really impressed with this version of the glycerin and comes in a different colourways, blue/white, yellow/grey, green/grey. Really comfortable, really hard wearing and durable, could be too heavy for the serious speed runners amongst us but well worth the money being asked for them. When it comes to running shoes, you really cant take short cuts on price, and Brooks have proven with these that you get what you pay for - quality. Cant wait to try the Glycerin 12 if Brooks have made the same advances with the 12 they will be a must buy! 
Looks 10/10
Comfort 10/10
Lifespan 10/10
Overall 10/10 WELL DONE BROOKS!

Some specs from Brooks you may be interested in

Weight: 11.8 oz.

Profile (Heel): 34.5 mm

Profile (Forefoot): 24.6 mm

Drop from heel to forefoot: 9.9 mm

 
Features:

• BioMoGo long-lasting and environmentally friendly cushioning
• Full length Brooks DNA for personalised cushioning
• DRB Accel enhances midfoot support
• Rear and forefoot HydroFlow for superb cushioning
• S-257 Cushsole allows for maximum flexibility and cushioning
• Omega flex grooves for enhanced flexibility
• HPR green technology rubber for a durable outsole
• Moisture-managing