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Structure 26vsGlycerin 23
The Structure 26 and Glycerin 23 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Structure 26 retails for $145 while the Glycerin 23 comes in at $175 — a $30 difference. The Structure 26 is the lighter shoe at 10.5 oz versus 10.6 oz for the Glycerin 23. In our ratings, the Structure 26 edges out the Glycerin 23 — 8.9/10 versus 8.0/10.
| Rating | 8.9 / 10✓ | 8.0 / 10 | |
| Price | $145✓ | $175 | |
| Weight | 10.5 oz✓ | 10.6 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | High | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 10 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 38 mm | 38 mm | |
| Stability | Stability | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Wide | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Good | Very Good✓ |
