Head-to-Head
Atomo StarvsGlycerin 23
The Atomo Star is a recovery / easy run shoe while the Glycerin 23 is a daily trainer shoe. The Atomo Star retails for $250 while the Glycerin 23 comes in at $175 — a $75 difference. The Atomo Star is the lighter shoe at 9.7 oz versus 10.6 oz for the Glycerin 23. In our ratings, the Atomo Star edges out the Glycerin 23 — 9.0/10 versus 8.0/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.0 / 10 | |
| Price | $250 | $175✓ | |
| Weight | 9.7 oz✓ | 10.6 oz | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 38 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Wide | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Bad | Very Good✓ |
