Side by side comparison: Brooks Glycerin 23 vs Topo Atmos 2

Brooks Glycerin 23
BrooksGlycerin 23

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

8.2

Strong

released 2026

Price Judgment

~$175$169$155$127$113

Unjustified

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 9Energy Return: 5Stability: 8Durability: 9Fun to Ride: 6

Run Fitness

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

Pros & Cons

Plush, protective cushioning
Stable, wide platform
Durable outsole
Heavy for category
Loose forefoot fit
Limited energy return

Specs

Best for5:30-7:00 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack38 mm heel / 30 mm forefoot
Weight300.5 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Plush, stable daily trainer prioritizing comfort and protection over speed or agility.

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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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