Brooks Glycerin 23 vs Nike Structure Plus
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| BrooksGlycerin 23 | NikeStructure Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | February 2026 | January 2026 |
| Fit and feel | ||
| Made for | Road running | Road running |
| Weight | 301 g (better) | 309 g |
| Heel height | 39 mm | 42 mm |
| Forefoot height | 31 mm | 32 mm |
| Drop | 8 mm | 10 mm |
| Carbon plate | No | – |
| Midsole foam | Dual-cell, nitrogen-infused DNA TUNED supercritical EVA | ZoomX foam above a ReactX foam carrier |
| Upper | Engineered triple jacquard knit; 58.1% recycled materials in the upper | Engineered mesh with a secure midfoot band, plush collar and tongue |
| Outsole | Full-length rubber | Soft blown rubber at the forefoot and stiff high-abrasion rubber at the heel |
| Use | ||
| Best for | Road running, everyday runs, long runs (Brooks) | Daily road running and long runs with a midfoot support system wrapping the medial arch and lateral heel |
| 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 | Nike's 309 g weight is for one men's UK 9 shoe; its launch release specifies 42 mm heel and 32 mm forefoot. RunRepeat measures 292 g, 40.9 mm heel and 29.7 mm forefoot in its purchased men's US 9 pair, with an 11.2 mm drop |
| Design | ||
| Colourways | – | White/Pure Platinum/Volt/Black shown; other colours available |
| Widths | Medium (1D) and wide (2E) | Regular and Extra Wide, as listed by Nike UK |
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