Brooks Glycerin Max Aurora Black Ebony

Brooks Glycerin Max Aurora Black Ebony: the daily trainer that hides its aurora under black

Most black pairs opt for all-black and own it from top to sole. The Brooks Glycerin Max Aurora Black Ebony, released on April 1, 2025, does something more subtle and spectacular. The triple black jacquard upper—dense, understated, almost matte—covers the shoe with absolute discretion. The Brooks logo in concentric Ebony lines blends into the black surface, almost invisible under certain lights. And then the voluminous midsole reveals its secret: an iridescent green aurora/teal finish that changes hue depending on the angle and light—shifting from deep green to petroleum blue as you turn the shoe, with reflections reminiscent of oil on wet asphalt or a beetle's wings in the sun. The turquoise perforations on the heel of the upper and the teal details on the lacing eyelets introduce the only touches of color on the upper—discreet, reserved for attentive eyes.

DNA Tuned nitrogen: the dual-cell foam under the aurora

The Brooks Glycerin Max Aurora Black stacks its DNA Tuned nitrogen dual-cell foam under this iridescent midsole without compromising on technology. The large cells ensure airy landings, and the small cells provide electrifying takeoffs—two different foam behaviors in a single sole. The GlideRoll Rocker with its bevel heel and curved toe spring reduces muscle strain in the ankle and ensures smooth transitions. The high stack of DNA Tuned protects the body from impact, mile after mile, in a construction that weighs 297.7 g and has a 6 mm drop.

Who is it for?

The Brooks Glycerin Max Aurora Black Ebony is for the runner who wants Brooks' max cushion daily trainer in the most mysterious and iridescent colorway in the range—one that chooses all-black on the outside and reveals its green teal aurora in the midsole as a secret reserved for those who truly look. It will suit long-run enthusiasts who want the dual DNA Tuned foam in a pair that is as sophisticated at night as it is during the day.

Technical data

• Weight: 297.7 g (M, US 10)
• Drop: 6 mm
• Foam: DNA Tuned nitrogen dual-cell (large + small cells)
• Geometry: GlideRoll Rocker (bevel heel + curved toe spring)
• Upper: Triple black jacquard, turquoise heel perforations, teal eyelet details
• Midsole: Changing iridescent green/teal Aurora finish
• Logo: Brooks concentric Ebony tonal lines
• Colorway: Aurora Black/Ebony
• Surface: Road
• Use: Daily training, long runs, max cushion daily trainer