In the article "2024 Running Shoes Preview of Domestic and Foreign Brands", we talked about that Brooks' product matrix will be updated in small cycles and iterations of full matrix design at different times.
In 2023, the release of Brooks Ghost Max marks a new round of design iterations for the Brooks product matrix, and in the coming year, we will see the once very familiar collection, presented in a completely different design language, with surprises and great expectations.
As the representative of the Brooks cushioning series, the 21st generation of the glycerin series has been released, and the new design and midsole configuration will bring us what kind of surprises will be performed. Today, Xiao Xiaoyu will bring you the unboxing notes of Brooks Glycerin 21 and the first experience to share.
1.The comfort and breathability of the upper can be reconciled, but if a pair of running shoes wants to achieve the ultimate experience in one side, it is inevitable that there will be some design biases. The Brooks Glycerin 21's upper is designed like all top-of-the-line cushioned running shoes (and no doubt I'm talking about everything), sacrificing some upper breathability for optimal wearing comfort.
Relatively thick uppers can be stuffy in the summer. But now that it is winter, the thickness of the upper of glycerin 21 is just right for most parts of the country. Brooks Glycerin 21 was released in the right season, and it's not hard to see what the Brooks product team actually needs from runners.
2.The textured fabric upper has some stretch, combined with soft and comfortable material properties, providing a stable and snug wrap for the foot on the go.
3.The rigid Gangbao is padded with plenty of sponge to provide ample locking and wrapping sensation for the heel.
1.Stiff foam will affect the feel of the foot, and too soft foam will reduce the cushioning limit, and traditional foam will be largely limited by material properties when tuning. The DNA Loft V3 foam used in Glycerin 21 indirectly solves the problem of foam cushioning properties through nitrogen injection, and at the same time, the tough foot feel can bring continuous immersive cushioning experience to runners, with a comfortable foot feel and a very high cushioning limit.
2.The visual thickness of the midsole of glycerin 21 is well over 40mm, but the actual official figure is only 28mm, and the difference comes from the side wall construction of the midsole. The sidewall design is commonly used in Brooks' running shoe designs, but is mostly used at the heel. Glycerin 21 features a new segmented cushioning system that provides runners with a smooth foot feel while adding appropriate side walls on both sides of the forecarpophetal phalanges and the inner and outer sides of the midfoot. The supportive midsole structure and widened midsole configuration provide runners with a more stable and dynamic experience.
3.The nitrogen-infused DNA Loft V3 foam exhibits oily foam properties on the outer layer, effectively improving the abrasion resistance of the foam and the service life of the shoe body.
1.In Shenyang in January, the temperature inexplicably rose slightly, and whether it could be firmly planted on the road covered with rain and snow mixture became the only criterion for judging the grip attributes of the outsole. After testing multiple scenarios such as asphalt roads and plastic tracks, the performance of Glycerin 21 did not disappoint us, and the excellent grip performance can make us feel solid and assured in every run.
2.Outsole rubber thickness and coverage area are the main factors affecting the weight control of running shoes, and many running shoes choose to reduce the rubber thickness and coverage area in order to achieve better quality control. Glycerin 21 did not cut corners in the outsole design, but instead carried out a very thick material build-up, which has very excellent wear resistance properties and service life.
As the latest iteration of glycerin, Glycerin 21 continues the comfort of the range. Further detailing has resulted in a significant improvement in the dynamic smoothness and stability of Glycerin 21.
It's hard to say exactly what kind of people the Glycerin 21 shoes are suitable for. The tough, stable body provides a premium choice for beginners and heavy runners. Excellent resistance to decay provides continuous comfort for runners in long-distance training. To put it simply, no matter what type of runner you are, Glycerin 21 will meet your jogging needs if you want (for overpronation runners, choose the GTS version).
The Xiamen Marathon may be the last road running event before the 2023 Lunar New Year. After a year of high-intensity competition and preparation, let's work with Glycerin 21 to turn as many intensity classes as possible into cardio training, keeping our bodies in shape while allowing the comfort of Glycerin 21 to give our feet a break.
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