Head-to-Head
Glycerin 23vsGlycerin Max 2
The Glycerin 23 is a daily trainer shoe while the Glycerin Max 2 is a recovery / easy run shoe. The Glycerin 23 retails for $175 while the Glycerin Max 2 comes in at $200 — a $25 difference. The Glycerin 23 is the lighter shoe at 10.6 oz versus 11.2 oz for the Glycerin Max 2. In our ratings, the Glycerin Max 2 edges out the Glycerin 23 — 8.1/10 versus 8.0/10.
| Rating | 8.0 / 10 | 8.1 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $175✓ | $200 | |
| Weight | 10.6 oz✓ | 11.2 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Recovery / Easy Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | High | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 38 mm | 45 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Wide | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Good |
