Side by side comparison: Brooks Glycerin Flex vs Hoka Clifton 10

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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Hoka Clifton 10
HokaClifton 10

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

8.4

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$155$177$163$133$118

Reasonable

Widely Available

Performance

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

Run Fitness

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

Pros & Cons

Excellent cushioning
Stable neutral platform
Comfortable upper fit
Limited responsiveness at speed
Heavier than earlier versions

Specs

Best for5:00–6:45 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack43 mm heel / 35 mm forefoot
Weight278 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

A comfort-first daily trainer that sets a high benchmark for stable, high-mileage road running.

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