Head-to-Head
Mach X 3vsGlycerin 23
The Mach X 3 is a long run shoe while the Glycerin 23 is a daily trainer shoe. The Mach X 3 retails for $190 while the Glycerin 23 comes in at $175 — a $15 difference. The Mach X 3 is the lighter shoe at 8.9 oz versus 10.6 oz for the Glycerin 23. In our ratings, the Mach X 3 edges out the Glycerin 23 — 9.0/10 versus 8.0/10.
| Rating | 9.0 / 10✓ | 8.0 / 10 | |
| Price | $190 | $175✓ | |
| Weight | 8.9 oz✓ | 10.6 oz | |
| Category | Long Run | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 5 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 44 mm | 38 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Wide | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Good | Very Good✓ |
