Head-to-Head
SC Trainer v3vsGlycerin Max 2
The SC Trainer v3 is a long run shoe while the Glycerin Max 2 is a recovery / easy run shoe. The SC Trainer v3 retails for $180 while the Glycerin Max 2 comes in at $200 — a $20 difference. The SC Trainer v3 is the lighter shoe at 9.8 oz versus 11.2 oz for the Glycerin Max 2. In our ratings, the SC Trainer v3 edges out the Glycerin Max 2 — 8.9/10 versus 8.1/10.
| Rating | 8.9 / 10✓ | 8.1 / 10 | |
| Price | $180✓ | $200 | |
| Weight | 9.8 oz✓ | 11.2 oz | |
| Category | Long Run | Recovery / Easy Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | High | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 41 mm | 45 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Decent | Good✓ |
