Side by side comparison: Brooks Glycerin GTS 23 vs Saucony Tempus 2

Product Judgment

8.1

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$165$157$144$118$105

Unjustified

Widely Available

Performance

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

Run Fitness

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

Pros & Cons

Plush, soft cushioning
Stable, supportive ride
Durable outsole
Heavy for category
Loose forefoot fit
Limited responsiveness

Specs

Best for5:30-7:30 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack39 mm heel / 31 mm forefoot
Weight312 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationoverpronation
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Plush, stable daily trainer prioritizing comfort and support for easy and long runs.

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Saucony Tempus 2
SauconyTempus 2

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

7.9

Solid

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$100$144$132$108$96

Buy

Widely Available

Performance

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

Run Fitness

Daily: 8Long: 7Tempo: 8Race: 6Recovery: 6

Pros & Cons

Lively, energetic ride
Strong stability support
Durable outsole
Poor breathability
Narrow fit
Upper durability concerns

Specs

Best for4:45-6:30 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack33 mm heel / 25 mm forefoot
Weight269 g
Terrainroad
Widthnarrow
Pronationoverpronation
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Lively, stable daily trainer with energetic ride; limited by breathability and narrow fit.

Where to Buy