Side by side comparison: Brooks Glycerin GTS 22 vs Nike Structure 26

Product Judgment

8.2

Strong

released 2024

Price Judgment

~$125$158$145$118$105

Reasonable

Phasing Out

Performance

Comfort: 8Energy Return: 7Stability: 10Durability: 9Fun to Ride: 6

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 9Tempo: 5Race: 4Recovery: 7

Pros & Cons

Exceptional stability
Durable outsole
Breathable upper
Heavy for daily use
Firm initial feel
Fit requires careful lacing

Specs

Best for5:30–7:00 min/km
Drop10 mm
Stack39 mm heel / 29 mm forefoot
Weight303 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationstability
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

A premium stability daily trainer with top-tier support and durability, but a firmer, heavier ride.

Nike Structure 26
NikeStructure 26

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

7.8

Solid

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$125$138$127$104$92

Reasonable

Widely Available

Performance

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

Run Fitness

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

Pros & Cons

Reliable stability
Plush, comfortable upper
Durable outsole
Heavy for category
Muted forefoot feel
Warm upper

Specs

Best for5:15–6:45 min/km
Drop10 mm
Stack36 mm heel / 26 mm forefoot
Weight321 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationstability
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

A solid, comfort-focused stability trainer best for easy and long runs at moderate paces.

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