Head-to-Head
Glycerin 23vsEllipse
The Glycerin 23 and Ellipse are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Glycerin 23 retails for $175 while the Ellipse comes in at $145 — a $30 difference. The Ellipse is the lighter shoe at 9.6 oz versus 10.6 oz for the Glycerin 23. In our ratings, the Ellipse edges out the Glycerin 23 — 8.4/10 versus 8.0/10.
| Rating | 8.0 / 10 | 8.4 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $175 | $145✓ | |
| Weight | 10.6 oz | 9.6 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 38 mm | 38 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Wide | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium✓ | Warm | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Decent |
