Brooks Glycerin 23 vs HOKA Speedgoat 7
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| BrooksGlycerin 23 | HOKASpeedgoat 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | February 2026 | February 2026 |
| Fit and feel | ||
| Made for | Road running | Trail running |
| Weight | 301 g | 272 g (better) |
| Heel height | 39 mm | 38 mm |
| Forefoot height | 31 mm | 33 mm |
| Drop | 8 mm | 5 mm |
| Carbon plate | No | No |
| Waterproof | – | No |
| Midsole foam | Dual-cell, nitrogen-infused DNA TUNED supercritical EVA | Supercritical EVA midsole |
| Upper | Engineered triple jacquard knit; 58.1% recycled materials in the upper | Lightweight RPET woven textile; stretchy dynamic vamp; lay-flat tongue with dual gusset; gaiter integration; heel pull tab; reflective details |
| Outsole | Full-length rubber | Vibram Megagrip with Traction Lug; 5 mm lugs with an updated orientation for mixed terrain |
| Fit | – | HOKA recommends going up half a size |
| Use | ||
| Best for | Road running, everyday runs, long runs (Brooks) | Trail running (HOKA) |
| Measured figures | Brooks gives 300.5 g (10.6 oz). Running Warehouse, men's US 9: 309 g, 39 mm heel, 31 mm forefoot. RunRepeat lab: 303 g, 37.2 mm heel, 29.0 mm forefoot, 8.2 mm drop | Running Warehouse, men's US 9: 272 g, 38 mm heel, 33 mm forefoot, 5 mm offset. RunRepeat lab: 281 g, 37.7 mm heel, 30.3 mm forefoot, 7.4 mm drop. HOKA's US figures, as reported by RunRepeat and Believe in the Run: 275 g for a men's US 10, 37 mm heel, 33 mm forefoot, 4 mm drop |
| Design | ||
| Widths | Medium (1D) and wide (2E) | Regular and wide |
