Head-to-Head
Glycerin 23vsSpeedgoat 7
The Glycerin 23 and Speedgoat 7 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Glycerin 23 retails for $175 while the Speedgoat 7 comes in at $165 — a $10 difference. The Speedgoat 7 is the lighter shoe at 9.6 oz versus 10.6 oz for the Glycerin 23. In our ratings, the Speedgoat 7 edges out the Glycerin 23 — 8.5/10 versus 8.0/10.
| Rating | 8.0 / 10 | 8.5 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $175 | $165✓ | |
| Weight | 10.6 oz | 9.6 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Trail | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 5 mm | |
| Stack | 38 mm | 38 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Wide | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Good |
