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Glycerin 23vsGuide 19
The Glycerin 23 and Guide 19 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Glycerin 23 retails for $175 while the Guide 19 comes in at $150 — a $25 difference. The Guide 19 is the lighter shoe at 9.7 oz versus 10.6 oz for the Glycerin 23. In our ratings, the Guide 19 edges out the Glycerin 23 — 8.5/10 versus 8.0/10.
| Rating | 8.0 / 10 | 8.5 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $175 | $150✓ | |
| Weight | 10.6 oz | 9.7 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 38 mm | 35 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Stability | |
| Fit | Wide | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Very Good | Very Good |
