Side by side comparison: Brooks Ghost Max 2 vs Brooks Glycerin 22

Brooks Ghost Max 2
BrooksGhost Max 2

Max Cushioned

Product Judgment

7.7

Solid

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$130$169$155$127$113

Reasonable

Limited Availability

Performance

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

Run Fitness

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

Pros & Cons

Excellent stability
Supportive cushioning
Orthotic-friendly design
Heavy and stiff
Clunky heel transition
Tapered toe box

Specs

Best for5:30–7:30 min/km
Drop6 mm
Stack39 mm heel / 33 mm forefoot
Weight306 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

A stable, max-cushion trainer best for slow, steady runs and orthotic users.

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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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