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Glycerin 23vsCloudrunner 3
The Glycerin 23 and Cloudrunner 3 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Glycerin 23 retails for $175 while the Cloudrunner 3 comes in at $160 — a $15 difference. The Cloudrunner 3 is the lighter shoe at 10.4 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 | $160✓ | |
| Weight | 10.6 oz | 10.4 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Low | |
| Softness | Balanced | Firm | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 38 mm | 31 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Stability | |
| Fit | Wide | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Very Good✓ | Good |
