Side by side comparison: Brooks Glycerin 22 vs Topo Atmos 2

Brooks Glycerin 22
BrooksGlycerin 22

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

8.5

Strong

released 2024

Price Judgment

~$120$179$164$134$119

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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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Topo Atmos 2
TopoAtmos 2

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

7.7

Solid

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$150$133$122$100$88

Unjustified

Widely Available

Performance

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

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 8Tempo: 5Race: 3Recovery: 8

Pros & Cons

Exceptionally soft cushioning
Spacious anatomical toe box
Excellent comfort for easy runs
Reduced stability
Loose midfoot lockdown
Limited responsiveness

Specs

Best for5:30–7:00 min/km
Drop5 mm
Stack40 mm heel / 35 mm forefoot
Weight286 g
Terrainroad
Widthwide
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Ultra-soft, roomy daily trainer excelling in comfort but lacking stability and speed.

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