Brooks Glycerin 23 vs Brooks Glycerin 23

Brooks Glycerin 23 vs Brooks Glycerin 23, side by side on equal terms. Differences are emphasised; matching specs are dimmed.

Specification	Glycerin 23	Glycerin 23 Women's
MSRP	$175	$175
Weight	300.5g	269.3g
Drop	8mm	8mm
Stack (heel/forefoot)	—	—
Lug depth	—	—
Surface	Road	Road
Primary use	Long Distance	Daily
Cushion	High	High
Firmness	Soft	Soft
Stability	Neutral	Stable Neutral
Plate	None	Unknown
Waterproof	No	No
Midsole	DNA TUNED dual-cell foam	DNA TUNED nitrogen-infused foam
Outsole	—	—
Width availability	Standard	Standard
Best for	Runners who want maximum plush comfort on easy and long road miles.	Neutral runners logging daily easy miles, recovery runs, and long runs who prioritize underfoot softness and stability.
Avoid if	You want a light, responsive shoe for tempo work or faster paces.	You want a light, snappy shoe for tempo work or racing, as the soft ride and near-270g weight blunt quick turnover.
Lowest offer	—	—

Which should you pick?

head-to-head · opinion

These are the same shoe in different fits: the Brooks Glycerin 23 (301 g) and the women's Glycerin 23 (269 g) both deliver high, plush cushioning for easy and long road miles at 175 USD. Pick whichever version fits, since both are built for soft, comfortable daily and long-distance running rather than tempo work or racing, where their softness and weight blunt fast turnover.