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Trabuco 14vsGlycerin Flex
The Trabuco 14 and Glycerin Flex are both daily trainer shoes built for trail running. The Trabuco 14 retails for $145 while the Glycerin Flex comes in at $170 — a $25 difference. The Glycerin Flex is the lighter shoe at 9.1 oz versus 9.9 oz for the Trabuco 14. In our ratings, the Trabuco 14 edges out the Glycerin Flex — 8.5/10 versus 8.0/10.
| Rating | 8.5 / 10✓ | 8.0 / 10 | |
| Price | $145✓ | $170 | |
| Weight | 9.9 oz | 9.1 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Trail | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 36 mm | 36 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Decent | Good✓ |
