Head-to-Head
Atomo StarvsGlycerin Max 2
The Atomo Star and Glycerin Max 2 are both recovery / easy run shoes built for road running. The Atomo Star retails for $250 while the Glycerin Max 2 comes in at $200 — a $50 difference. The Atomo Star is the lighter shoe at 9.7 oz versus 11.2 oz for the Glycerin Max 2. In our ratings, the Atomo Star edges out the Glycerin Max 2 — 9.0/10 versus 8.1/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.1 / 10 | |
| Price | $250 | $200✓ | |
| Weight | 9.7 oz✓ | 11.2 oz | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Recovery / Easy Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | High | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 40 mm | 45 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Bad | Good✓ |
