Side by side comparison: Altra VIA Olympus 2 vs Brooks Glycerin 22

Altra VIA Olympus 2
AltraVIA Olympus 2

Max Cushioned

Product Judgment

8.3

Strong

released 2024

Price Judgment

~$165$210$192$157$140

Reasonable

Limited Availability

Performance

Comfort: 9Energy Return: 7Stability: 8Durability: 9Fun to Ride: 6

Run Fitness

Daily: 8Long: 9Tempo: 5Race: 4Recovery: 8

Pros & Cons

Exceptional cushioning
Durable construction
Roomy toe box
Heavy and stiff
Limited breathability
Lacks agility

Specs

Best for5:30-7:30 min/km
Drop0 mm
Stack35 mm heel / 35 mm forefoot
Weight295 g
Terrainroad
Widthwide
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Max-cushioned zero-drop trainer excelling in comfort and durability for long, easy road miles.

Brooks Glycerin 22
BrooksGlycerin 22

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

8.5

Strong

released 2024

Price Judgment

~$120$179$164$134$119

Buy

Limited Availability

Performance

Comfort: 9Energy Return: 7Stability: 9Durability: 9Fun to Ride: 7

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 9Tempo: 6Race: 4Recovery: 8

Pros & Cons

Outstanding comfort
Stable wide platform
Durable outsole
Heavy for category
Stiff in cold
Low toebox height

Specs

Best for5:00–6:45 min/km
Drop10 mm
Stack39 mm heel / 29 mm forefoot
Weight292 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

A plush, stable daily trainer delivering elite comfort and durability for high-mileage road running.

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