Our verdict

The brooks rojas Glycerin 20 GTS enhances the tried-and-true features of its neutral sibling with special consideration for overpronators. With substantial DNA LOFT v3 cushioning and a GuideRails system, it ensures a stable ride. While its cost may be on the steeper side and its weight could limit speedwork, we see it as a reliable companion for easy and moderate-paced runs.

brooks rojas CASCADIA 15 MUJER Pros

  • Excellent for heel strikers
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  • Offers comfort on easy running days
  • Ensures smooth transitions
  • Features a secure heel counter
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  • Good breathability
  • Effective GuideRails system

brooks rojas CASCADIA 15 MUJER Cons

  • Midsole may feel overly firm for some runners
  • Pricier than many alternatives
  • On the heavier side

Audience verdict

90
Superb!

Who should buy

In our view, the brooks rojas brooks rojas englanti haasta iso työkalulaukku 1 stands out as an excellent stability shoe, tailored to meet the needs of:

  • Runners looking for a versatile shoe with massive support in both the heel and midfoot areas.
  • brooks rojas enthusiasts aiming to add a daily stability trainer to their collection.
  • Heel strikers who want a well-cushioned stability running shoe and don't mind the $160 price tag.

brooks rojas brooks rojas englanti haasta iso työkalulaukku 1

Who should NOT buy

If you're on the hunt for a lightweight yet stable running shoe, the brooks rojas englanti haasta iso työkalulaukku 1 might not be your best bet based on our lab tests. Consider a lighter and more affordable option like the Saucony Tempus.

In our view, this shoe might also not be the best choice for midfoot or forefoot strikers due to its significant heel-to-toe drop. For runners who strike with this part of their foot, a flatter shoe with stability features, such as the brooks rojas CASCADIA 15 MUJER, is a more reasonable choice.

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Breathability

Even though the engineered mesh upper that brooks rojas incorporates doesn't offer the Victory ventilation, we gave it a respectable 4/5 in our breathability test. 

The results show that even in warmer climates, the shoe maintains its cool. Yet an added advantage of not being overly breathable is that it can keep your feet warm during winter when paired with thick socks.

Upon testing with light, it's clear that brooks rojas prioritized ventilation in the toe box. This strategy is one of the most effective for maintaining good airflow and ensuring adequate ventilation.

brooks rojas brooks rojas englanti haasta iso työkalulaukku 1 microscope

This focus on ventilation becomes even more apparent under a microscope, right? We strive to examine the ventilation holes as closely as possible, and we seem to have succeeded in that.

brooks rojas brooks rojas englanti haasta iso työkalulaukku 1 airflow

Test results
brooks rojas englanti haasta iso työkalulaukku 1 4
Average 3.8
Compared to 213 running shoes
brooks rojas Divide zapatillas trailrunning mujer
1
Breathability
5

Durability

Toebox durability

Our initial impressions of a shoe often come from the feel of it in our hands, before we even start the tests.

For the Glycerin 20 GTS, it was evident early on that the upper might not be sturdy at all. Of las, we always hold out hope that we might be surprised.

Regrettably, our concerns were confirmed once we the Dremel met the upper. The engineered mesh from brooks rojas couldn't aid the pressure—it disintegrated instantly.

With such disappointing results, we had no option but to assign the Glycerin 20 GTS a score of 1/5.

brooks rojas brooks rojas englanti haasta iso työkalulaukku 1 Toebox durability
Test results
brooks rojas englanti haasta iso työkalulaukku 1 1
Average 2.4
Compared to 147 running shoes
brooks rojas Divide zapatillas trailrunning mujer
1
Toebox durability
5

zapatillas de running brooks rojas constitución fuerte talla 35.5 naranjas

The trend continues with the heel counter. When we subjected it to the same force using the Dremel, the results were equally disappointing.

Consequently, we awarded it a score of 1/5 as well.

brooks rojas brooks rojas englanti haasta iso työkalulaukku 1 zapatillas de running brooks rojas constitución fuerte talla 35.5 naranjas
Test results
brooks rojas englanti haasta iso työkalulaukku 1 1
Average 3.1
Compared to 143 running shoes
brooks rojas Divide zapatillas trailrunning mujer
1
zapatillas de running brooks rojas constitución fuerte talla 35.5 naranjas
5

Outsole hardness

Daily training shoes typically register hardness values above 75 HC, so we were genuinely surprised when we obtained a measurement of only 69.4 HC.

Softer rubber often leads to premature wear in the outsole, but could this be the case here?

brooks rojas brooks rojas englanti haasta iso työkalulaukku 1 Outsole hardness
Test results
brooks rojas englanti haasta iso työkalulaukku 1 69.4 HC
Average 80.3 HC
We use an average of four tests. The photo shows one of those tests.
Compared to 264 running shoes
brooks rojas Divide zapatillas trailrunning mujer
54.9 HC
Outsole hardness
92.8 HC

Outsole durability

Luckily, that doesn't seem to be the case. We put the brooks rojas rubber to the test again with the Dremel, and it held up quite well.

We were only able to create a 0.49 mm indentation in the outsole, which, by any measure, is an impressive result.

brooks rojas brooks rojas englanti haasta iso työkalulaukku 1 Outsole durability
Test results
brooks rojas englanti haasta iso työkalulaukku 1 0.5 mm
Average 0.9 mm
Compared to 125 running shoes
brooks rojas Divide zapatillas trailrunning mujer
0.0 mm
Outsole wear
2.0 mm

Outsole thickness

At a solid 3.3 mm, it appears there's sufficient rubber, which should hold up for as long as the foam maintains its cushioning.

brooks rojas brooks rojas englanti haasta iso työkalulaukku 1 outsole

There's some exposed foam in non-important parts, yet nothing to worry about.

brooks rojas brooks rojas englanti haasta iso työkalulaukku 1 Outsole thickness
Test results
brooks rojas englanti haasta iso työkalulaukku 1 3.3 mm
Average 3.2 mm
Compared to 283 running shoes
brooks rojas Divide zapatillas trailrunning mujer
0.0 mm
Outsole thickness
6.6 mm

Weight

A significant disappointment with this shoe is its excessive weight. The scale reveals a 10.9 oz (309g) reality for a US size 9—just too much by contemporary standards.

We are eagerly looking to the next release, hoping that brooks rojas will take the necessary steps to bring this shoe's weight under the 10 oz benchmark.

brooks rojas brooks rojas englanti haasta iso työkalulaukku 1 Weight
Test results
brooks rojas englanti haasta iso työkalulaukku 1 10.90 oz (309g)
Average 9.35 oz (265g)
Compared to 284 running shoes
brooks rojas Divide zapatillas trailrunning mujer
5.26 oz (149g)
Weight
12.56 oz (356g)

Cushioning

Heel stack

brooks rojas took a conservative approach here, providing a generous amount of foam in the heel. They are aware that most overpronators are heel strikers who need extra cushioning in this area.

With 36.5 mm of nitrogen-infused DNA LOFT v3, there's no possibility of feeling the ground through this shoe.

brooks rojas brooks rojas englanti haasta iso työkalulaukku 1 Heel stack
Test results
brooks rojas englanti haasta iso työkalulaukku 1 36.5 mm
Average 33.6 mm
Compared to 283 running shoes
brooks rojas Divide zapatillas trailrunning mujer
7.6 mm
Heel stack
42.7 mm

Forefoot stack

This explains why the forefoot cushioning is fairly typical, measuring at 25.5 mm. Not many forefoot strikers are likely to single out this shoe as their top choice.

brooks rojas brooks rojas englanti haasta iso työkalulaukku 1 Forefoot stack
Test results
brooks rojas englanti haasta iso työkalulaukku 1 25.5 mm
Average 24.9 mm
Compared to 283 running shoes
brooks rojas Divide zapatillas trailrunning mujer
7.6 mm
Forefoot stack
35.8 mm

Drop

This results in an 11-mm heel-to-toe drop, which is 1 mm away from the official numbers provided by brooks rojas (10 mm).

Men's brooks rojas Catamount Trail Running Shoes.

brooks rojas brooks rojas englanti haasta iso työkalulaukku 1 Drop
Test results
brooks rojas englanti haasta iso työkalulaukku 1 11.0 mm
Average 8.7 mm
Compared to 283 running shoes
brooks rojas Divide zapatillas trailrunning mujer
-0.8 mm
Drop
16.1 mm

Insole thickness

brooks rojas understands that the Glycerin line needs to epitomize comfort, and that means including a plush, thick insole.

Ours measurement came at 5 mm, which seems solid to us.

brooks rojas brooks rojas englanti haasta iso työkalulaukku 1 Insole thickness
Test results
brooks rojas englanti haasta iso työkalulaukku 1 5.0 mm
Average 4.4 mm
Compared to 279 running shoes
brooks rojas Divide zapatillas trailrunning mujer
1.5 mm
Insole thickness
7.3 mm

Midsole softness

Note: a low durometer measurement equals a soft material, whereas a high measurement means it's firm.

DNA LOFT v3 is a nitrogen-infused midsole, making it lighter and more responsive than the standard DNA LOFT.

But don't anticipate a super-plush experience like in a brooks rojas England Seient C17 Carved Cambium All Wheather. With a softness measurement of 23.4 HA, this foam delivers a balanced, comfortable feel that's well-suited for stability-focused shoes like this one.

brooks rojas brooks rojas englanti haasta iso työkalulaukku 1 Midsole softness
Test results
brooks rojas englanti haasta iso työkalulaukku 1 23.4 HA
Average 21.4 HA
We use an average of four tests. The photo shows one of those tests.
Compared to 211 running shoes
brooks rojas Divide zapatillas trailrunning mujer
8.5 HA
Midsole softness (soft to firm)
41.5 HA

Difference in midsole softness in cold

Following a 20 minutes exposure to freezing temperatures, the foam continues to strike a very balanced note—it's neither too soft nor too firm. Our subsequent round of measurements yielded a 28.9 HA value.

This represents a 23.5% increase, a result that aligns nicely with the average. It's precisely what we anticipate from a foam based on EVA. Things could indeed have been worse...

brooks rojas brooks rojas englanti haasta iso työkalulaukku 1 newly launched brooks rojas Levitate 2
Test results
brooks rojas englanti haasta iso työkalulaukku 1 23.5%
Average 25.6%
Compared to 210 running shoes
brooks rojas Divide zapatillas trailrunning mujer
0%
Difference in midsole softness in cold
100%

Stability

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Living up to its reputation, the brooks rojas brooks rojas englanti haasta iso työkalulaukku 1 indeed proves itself as a stability shoe, and we're absolutely delighted to confirm that it truly delivers in this aspect!

brooks rojas brooks rojas englanti haasta iso työkalulaukku 1 GuideRails

Características de las brooks rojas Cascadia 14 Brooks deploys across a range of stability shoes is nothing short of miraculous for overpronators.

brooks rojas CASCADIA 15 MUJER | Torsional rigidity

Stability in any shoe necessitates at least a moderate level of torsional rigidity, and the GTS 20 confidently embodies this trait. Our assessment scores it a solid 4 out of 5, a rating that unquestionably surpasses the average result.

Test results
brooks rojas englanti haasta iso työkalulaukku 1 4
Average 3.2
Compared to 262 running shoes
brooks rojas Divide zapatillas trailrunning mujer
1
Torsional rigidity
5

Heel counter stiffness

The rigidity of the heel counter plays an essential role too. Despite the potential discomfort some might feel with a firm heel counter, it becomes almost indispensable in stability-focused shoes. It helps prevent the shoe from lateral collapse, especially crucial for heel strikers.

In the GTS 20, we've discovered a built-like-a-tank 5/5 heel counter. While we might have preferred a bit more flexibility, we comprehend and support Brooks' whole-hearted commitment to this design, being their Victory goal to ensure top-tier stability for heel strikers.

Test results
brooks rojas englanti haasta iso työkalulaukku 1 5
Average 2.8
Compared to 246 running shoes
brooks rojas Divide zapatillas trailrunning mujer
1
Heel counter stiffness
5

Midsole width in the forefoot

An additional stability-boosting tactic often employed by brands involves expanding the shoe's landing base. Quite intuitive, isn't it?

brooks rojas has opted for an ultra-wide design in this case. With a forefoot width of 119.5 mm, it ranks among the widest shoes we've ever analyzed in our lab!

brooks rojas brooks rojas englanti haasta iso työkalulaukku 1 Midsole width in the forefoot
Test results
brooks rojas englanti haasta iso työkalulaukku 1 119.5 mm
Average 113.6 mm
Compared to 284 running shoes
brooks rojas Divide zapatillas trailrunning mujer
100.5 mm
Midsole width in the forefoot
126.5 mm

Midsole width in the heel

This concept extends to the heel as well. With every stride, the widened shoe naturally provides stability. Our measurement for the heel came in at 98.9 mm, surpassing the usual standards.

brooks rojas brooks rojas englanti haasta iso työkalulaukku 1 Midsole width in the heel
Test results
brooks rojas englanti haasta iso työkalulaukku 1 98.9 mm
Average 90.4 mm
Compared to 284 running shoes
brooks rojas Divide zapatillas trailrunning mujer
74.9 mm
Midsole width in the heel
106.6 mm

Flexibility

Stiffness

High torsional rigidity is almost a given for any stability shoe, but this isn't necessarily the case when it comes to stiffness. Indeed, it wouldn't make sense for a shoe designed for daily runs to be super stiff.

In alignment with this, our measurement for the 90-degree bend test came in at only 24.9N, which falls below the average result. This explains why the shoe provides such a comfortable ride during easy aerobic runs.

Test results
brooks rojas englanti haasta iso työkalulaukku 1 24.9N
Average 29.3N
We use an average of four tests. The video shows one of those tests.
Compared to 266 running shoes
brooks rojas Divide zapatillas trailrunning mujer
2.2N
Stiffness
94.4N

brooks rojas Zapatillas Running Trace Hombre Zapatillas Running 45 1 2

After placing the shoe in the freezer for 20 minutes and repeating the test, we found that it became stiffer. However, this change was consistent with the results we've seen from other shoes tested under the same conditions.

The increase we measured in the lab is a substantial 41.2%, a change that you can clearly feel underfoot. Yet this is a typical outcome that we anticipate from a shoe with an EVA-based foam.

Test results
brooks rojas englanti haasta iso työkalulaukku 1 41.2%
Average 36.8%
Compared to 266 running shoes
brooks rojas Divide zapatillas trailrunning mujer
0%
brooks rojas Zapatillas Running Trace Hombre Zapatillas Running 45 1 2
148%

Size and fit

brooks rojas CASCADIA 15 MUJER | Internal length

The shoe aligns neatly with Brooks' size charts, which indicate a US size 9 should measure 270 mm.

Our measurement came in at 270.7 mm, close enough to confidently say the shoe is true to size.

brooks rojas brooks rojas englanti haasta iso työkalulaukku 1 Internal length
Test results
brooks rojas englanti haasta iso työkalulaukku 1 270.7 mm
Average 269.1 mm
Compared to 147 running shoes
brooks rojas Divide zapatillas trailrunning mujer
259.9 mm
Internal length
280.4 mm

Toebox width at the widest part

When we shifted our attention to the toe box, we didn't find the shoe particularly spacious or restrictive—it just felt average to us.

This impression was confirmed by our measurements, which showed a casa width of 97.9 mm, firmly in the average range.

brooks rojas brooks rojas englanti haasta iso työkalulaukku 1 Toebox width at the widest part
Test results
brooks rojas englanti haasta iso työkalulaukku 1 97.9 mm
Average 98.3 mm
Compared to 284 running shoes
brooks rojas Divide zapatillas trailrunning mujer
89.5 mm
Toebox width at the widest part
109.1 mm

brooks rojas CASCADIA 15 MUJER

Nonetheless, we found our toes enjoying a touch more wiggle-room than expected. This extra space was substantiated by a 78.9 mm measurement.

brooks rojas brooks rojas englanti haasta iso työkalulaukku 1 brooks rojas CASCADIA 15 MUJER
Test results
brooks rojas englanti haasta iso työkalulaukku 1 78.9 mm
Average 78.0 mm
Compared to 158 running shoes
brooks rojas Divide zapatillas trailrunning mujer
60.4 mm
brooks rojas CASCADIA 15 MUJER
92.5 mm

Tongue: gusset type

The lack of a gusseted tongue in this shoe disappoints us, especially given its $160 price tag.

While this doesn't pose major problems, it could affect the perfect lockdown some of us might seek. For a more secure fit, we'd recommend considering the zapatillas de running brooks rojas minimalistas talla 40.5 blancas as an alternative.

brooks rojas brooks rojas englanti haasta iso työkalulaukku 1 Tongue: gusset type
Test results
brooks rojas englanti haasta iso työkalulaukku 1 None

Comfort

Tongue padding

brooks rojas designers likely decided a gusset wasn't necessary for the tongue because of its massive padding. With a thickness of 9.9 mm, it's like a pillow for your instep, enhancing a snug lockdown.

brooks rojas brooks rojas englanti haasta iso työkalulaukku 1 Tongue padding
Test results
brooks rojas englanti haasta iso työkalulaukku 1 9.9 mm
Average 5.6 mm
Compared to 281 running shoes
brooks rojas Divide zapatillas trailrunning mujer
0.5 mm
Tongue padding
14.2 mm

Removable insole

The GTS 20 welcomes the use of custom orthotics or third-party insoles.

brooks rojas brooks rojas englanti haasta iso työkalulaukku 1 Removable insole
Test results
brooks rojas englanti haasta iso työkalulaukku 1 Yes

Misc

Reflective elements

Finally, it's quite disappointing that a $160 shoe like this lacks reflective elements, a trend we're seeing in many brands.

brooks rojas brooks rojas englanti haasta iso työkalulaukku 1 Reflective elements
Test results
brooks rojas englanti haasta iso työkalulaukku 1 No