Head-to-Head
Glycerin 23vsGhost 18
The Glycerin 23 and Ghost 18 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Glycerin 23 retails for $175 while the Ghost 18 comes in at $150 — a $25 difference. The Ghost 18 is the lighter shoe at 10.2 oz versus 10.6 oz for the Glycerin 23. In our ratings, the Glycerin 23 edges out the Ghost 18 — 8.0/10 versus 7.9/10.
| Rating | 8.0 / 10✓ | 7.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $175 | $150✓ | |
| Weight | 10.6 oz | 10.2 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Firm | |
| Drop | Medium | High | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 10 mm | |
| Stack | 38 mm | 36 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Wide | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Very Good | Very Good |
