Side by side comparison: Brooks Ghost 17 vs Brooks Glycerin Flex

Brooks Ghost 17
BrooksGhost 17

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

8.0

Strong

released 2024

Price Judgment

~$110$145$133$109$97

Reasonable

Widely Available

Performance

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

Run Fitness

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

Pros & Cons

Soft, reliable cushioning
Mild inherent stability
Secure, comfortable upper
Heavier than competitors
Restrictive fit for some
Outdated foam feel

Specs

Best for5:00–6:45 min/km
Drop10 mm
Stack36 mm heel / 26 mm forefoot
Weight289 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

A strong daily trainer with soft cushioning, mild stability, and a secure but snug fit.

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Brooks Glycerin Flex
BrooksGlycerin Flex

Max Cushioned

Product Judgment

8.2

Strong

released 2026

Price Judgment

~$170$216$198$162$144

Reasonable

Widely Available

Performance

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

Run Fitness

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

Pros & Cons

Plush, premium cushioning
Flexible, natural ride
Breathable, durable knit upper
Limited energy return
Narrow forefoot fit
Minor fit-related discomfort

Specs

Best for5:30–7:30 min/km
Drop6 mm
Stack36 mm heel / 30 mm forefoot
Weight258 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Flexible max-cushion trainer blending plush comfort with a smooth, natural ride.

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