The best Brooks shoes I've tested are now reduced by 32% for October Prime Day

A pair of blue Brooks Glycerin 21, modelled on a gravel path. In the background we see grass and a dog's legs.

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published 8 October 2024

I test a lot of walking shoes for this job and have found that there are several boxes that I need a shoe to tick before I recommend it. The Brooks Glycerin 21 ticks all of them, achieving a rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. It has super-soft cushioning underfoot, great energy return from the bouncy sole and a comfortable upper that hugs the foot.

Currently, you can save more than $50 on the women's Brooks Glycerin 21 for Amazon's Big Deals Day sales event. It's worth noting that the deal is only on certain colorways and sizes due to the way Amazon lists shoes.

I've tested a few Brooks shoes and found that I didn't get on so well with the Ghost range, but the Glycerin 21 has none of the issues I experienced with the Ghost 15 and 16. The outsoles have plenty of grip, which is a must for any walking shoe, but particularly for shoes that are designed for use on the road. Slippery wet concrete is no joke!

I would put these shoes on par with the Hoka Clifton 9 and Nike Pegasus 40 for cushioning and bounce. If you like these shoes but are looking for something slightly different at a reduced price, the Brooks Glycerin 21 is a great shoe to choose.

Lou Mudge is a Health Writer at Future Plc, working across Fit&Well and Coach. She previously worked for Live Science, and regularly writes for Space.com and Pet's Radar. Based in Bath, UK, she has a passion for food, nutrition and health and is eager to demystify diet culture in order to make health and fitness accessible to everybody.

Multiple diagnoses in her early twenties sparked an interest in the gut-brain axis and the impact that diet and exercise can have on both physical and mental health. She was put on the FODMAP elimination diet during this time and learned to adapt recipes to fit these parameters, while retaining core flavors and textures, and now enjoys cooking for gut health.