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Glycerin Max 2vsGel Kayano 33
The Glycerin Max 2 is a recovery / easy run shoe while the Gel Kayano 33 is a daily trainer shoe. The Glycerin Max 2 retails for $200 while the Gel Kayano 33 comes in at $170 — a $30 difference. The Gel Kayano 33 is the lighter shoe at 10.5 oz versus 11.2 oz for the Glycerin Max 2. Both score 8.1/10 in our ratings.
| Rating | 8.1 / 10✓ | 8.1 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $200 | $170✓ | |
| Weight | 11.2 oz | 10.5 oz✓ | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 45 mm | 39 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Stability | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
