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Brooks Glycerin Flex vs New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v15

We haven't tested Brooks Glycerin Flex yet, so its role suitability is estimated from published specs.

The differences that matter

  • Brooks Glycerin Flex is 27 g lighter.
  • New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v15 has the higher drop (10 mm vs 6 mm).
  • New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v15 costs $30 less at list price.

Specifications

Category
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Price
$170
$140
Weight
250 g
277 g
Drop
6 mm
10 mm
Stack
36 / 30 mm
36 / 26 mm
Plate
Not reported
No plate
Stability
Neutral
Neutral
Foam
DNA TUNED
Fresh Foam X

Role suitability

DAILY

RECOVERY

LONG RUN

TEMPO

RACE