Head-to-Head
Glycerin 23vsExperience Flow 3
The Glycerin 23 and Experience Flow 3 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Glycerin 23 retails for $175 while the Experience Flow 3 comes in at $145 — a $30 difference. The Experience Flow 3 is the lighter shoe at 9.0 oz versus 10.6 oz for the Glycerin 23. In our ratings, the Glycerin 23 edges out the Experience Flow 3 — 8.0/10 versus 7.9/10.
| Rating | 8.0 / 10✓ | 7.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $175 | $145✓ | |
| Weight | 10.6 oz | 9.0 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Low | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Low | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 4 mm | |
| Stack | 38 mm | 32 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Wide | Wide | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Good |
