Is the Brooks Glycerin 22 Apex really worth the shipping to Switzerland?

Table of Contents

• Why is everyone talking about the Brooks Glycerin 22 Apex?
• My struggle finding the Apex colorway in Swiss shops
• Why my Swiss credit card was rejected by US stores
• How I used BuyForMe to secure my pair
• My experience with shipping and import duties in Switzerland
• Is it actually cheaper to shop US stores for Brooks?

Why is everyone talking about the Brooks Glycerin 22 Apex?

I have been seeing the Brooks Glycerin 22 everywhere on my social feeds lately. It is April 2026, and the 'Apex' colorway specifically has become a massive trend. While the marathon community in places like India has been making a lot of noise about it, I noticed that the hype is just as real here in Switzerland. The shoe itself is a cushion-heavy beast, perfect for those long runs along Lake Zurich, but it is this specific Spring 2026 limited edition look that everyone wants. I checked the latest us trends and it seems this colorway is staying a US exclusive for the foreseeable future.

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My struggle finding the Apex colorway in Swiss shops

I spent an entire weekend checking local retailers in Geneva and Zurich, but no one had the Apex version. We usually get the standard colors, but the high-demand releases often skip our local market. I decided my best bet was to shop us store sites directly. When I found them in stock at a major US running warehouse, I thought I was golden. I had my tax-free us address ready to go through my favorite freight forwarder, but then I hit a wall that many international shoppers know all too well.

Why my Swiss credit card was rejected by US stores

I tried to check out using my Swiss-issued Visa card, and the order was immediately flagged and cancelled. It turns out many of these big US retailers like Nike or specialized running stores often block international credit cards to prevent fraud or to enforce regional distribution rules. They also tend to decline orders if they see a known shipping hub address. I was frustrated because I knew the shoes were sitting right there in the warehouse, but I couldn't pay for them. If you run into this, you can always check the FAQ on the comGateway site for more details on why stores do this.

How I used BuyForMe to secure my pair

This is where I decided to try the BuyForMe service. I was tired of the cancellations, so I let the experts handle it. Basically, I told comGateway exactly what I wanted, and they bought the Brooks Glycerin 22 Apex on my behalf using a US domestic credit card. Because they are using a local payment method, the store doesn't flag the transaction. It is the safest way to guarantee your order doesn't get cancelled by picky US systems. It saved me a lot of stress, and I didn't have to worry about my money being tied up in 'pending' transactions for a week. We found this to be the most reliable method for those difficult-to-buy popular products.

My experience with shipping and import duties in Switzerland

Once the shoes arrived at my US address, I had to figure out the logistics of getting them to Switzerland. I used the shipping calculator to estimate shipping cost before I committed. It is important to remember that when you bring goods into Switzerland, you have to account for import tax. For shoes, the GST/VAT and customs tax are calculated based on the weight and the value of the item. You might also like to check our guide on import duties to see how the Swiss threshold works in 2026.

Is it actually cheaper to shop US stores for Brooks?

Before I shipped, I made sure to check the list of prohibited items just in case there were new shipping rules regarding smart-sensors in shoes, but these were standard trainers, so no issues there. Even with the cost of shipping and the Swiss import duties, I ended up paying about the same as I would for a premium pair in a local boutique, but with the added bonus of having a colorway that literally nobody else in my running club has. If you have questions about the process, the help center is a great place to start. For me, getting the Brooks Glycerin 22 Apex to Switzerland was a success, and the BuyForMe service was the only reason the order actually went through.