Head-to-Head
Triumph 23vsGlycerin 23
The Triumph 23 is a recovery / easy run shoe while the Glycerin 23 is a daily trainer shoe. The Triumph 23 retails for $170 while the Glycerin 23 comes in at $175 — a $5 difference. The Triumph 23 is the lighter shoe at 9.3 oz versus 10.6 oz for the Glycerin 23. In our ratings, the Triumph 23 edges out the Glycerin 23 — 8.8/10 versus 8.0/10.
| Rating | 8.8 / 10✓ | 8.0 / 10 | |
| Price | $170✓ | $175 | |
| Weight | 9.3 oz✓ | 10.6 oz | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | Medium | Medium | |
| Softness | Firm | Balanced | |
| Drop | High | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 10 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 37 mm | 38 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Wide | |
| Energy Return | High✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Good | Very Good✓ |

