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Glycerin 23vsKipsummit Max
The Glycerin 23 and Kipsummit Max are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Glycerin 23 retails for $175 while the Kipsummit Max comes in at $150 — a $25 difference. The Kipsummit Max is the lighter shoe at 9.9 oz versus 10.6 oz for the Glycerin 23. Both score 8.0/10 in our ratings.
| Rating | 8.0 / 10✓ | 8.0 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $175 | $150✓ | |
| Weight | 10.6 oz | 9.9 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Trail | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 38 mm | 38.5 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Wide | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Low | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium✓ | Warm | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Very Good | Very Good |
