Side by side comparison: Brooks Glycerin 22 vs New Balance 1080 v15

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.

Where to Buy

New Balance 1080 v15
New Balance1080 v15

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

8.3

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$170$170$156$128$114

Overpriced

Widely Available

Performance

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

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 8Tempo: 7Race: 5Recovery: 8

Pros & Cons

Plush, soft cushioning
Improved energy return
Lightweight for stack
Potential instability
Narrow, elongated fit
Limited arch support

Specs

Best for5:00-6:45 min/km
Drop6 mm
Stack40 mm heel / 34 mm forefoot
Weight255 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Modern plush daily trainer with improved bounce, best for neutral runners seeking comfort.

Where to Buy