Head-to-Head
Glycerin 23vsGel Kayano 33
The Glycerin 23 and Gel Kayano 33 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Glycerin 23 retails for $175 while the Gel Kayano 33 comes in at $170 — a $5 difference. The Gel Kayano 33 is the lighter shoe at 10.5 oz versus 10.6 oz for the Glycerin 23. In our ratings, the Gel Kayano 33 edges out the Glycerin 23 — 8.1/10 versus 8.0/10.
| Rating | 8.0 / 10 | 8.1 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $175 | $170✓ | |
| Weight | 10.6 oz | 10.5 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 38 mm | 39 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Stability | |
| Fit | Wide | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Good |
