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Brooks Glycerin 22
Nike Vomero 18
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Weight
292.9 g (10.33 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.2 mm
Plate
None
Weight
297.5 g (10.49 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.3 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
Brooks Glycerin 22
Nike Vomero 18
The Brooks Glycerin 22 and Nike Vomero 18 are cushioned daily trainers built for comfort, but they approach it from different angles. The Vomero 18 feels firmer and more structured, giving it a stable, dependable character that holds up well over high mileage. The Glycerin 22 leans softer and smoother, providing a plush landing that's ideal for easy, relaxed runs. Those looking for a steady, responsive feel will favor the Vomero 18, while runners chasing comfort will find the Glycerin 22 more inviting.
Variants
- Glycerin 22 (Almond Peach/London-fog/Almond - (Women - US 7))
- Glycerin 22 (Amparo Blue/Hyper Iris/Yellow - (Women - US 7))
- Glycerin 22 (Antique/Turbulence/Pearl - (Women - US 7))
- Glycerin 22 (Aurora Black/Ebony - (Men - US 9))
- Glycerin 22 (Beetle/Celadon/Ivory - (Men - US 9))
- Glycerin 22 (Berry/Burgundy/Rose - (Women - US 7))
- Glycerin 22 (Black/Atomizer/Blazing Orange - (Men - US 9))
- Glycerin 22 (Black/Black/Ebony - (Men - US 9))
- Glycerin 22 (Black/Black/Ebony - (Women - US 7))
- Glycerin 22 (Black/Blue Heron/Orange - (Women - US 7))
- Glycerin 22 (Black/Cobalt/Neo Yellow - (Men - US 9))
- Glycerin 22 (Black/Country Blue/Orange Pop - (Men - US 9))
- Glycerin 22 (Black/Grey/White - (Men - US 9))
- Glycerin 22 (Black/Grey/White - (Women - US 7))
- Glycerin 22 (Black/Orchid Ice/White - (Women - US 7))
- Glycerin 22 (Black/Primer Gray/Biscuit - (Men - US 9))
- Glycerin 22 (Blue Ribbon/Peacoat/Dianthus - (Women - US 7))
- Glycerin 22 (Bluewash/Blue Ribbon - (Women - US 7))
- Glycerin 22 (Bright White/Winter Sky/Black - (Men - US 9))
- Glycerin 22 (Burnt Sienna/Ebony/Orange - (Men - US 9))
- Glycerin 22 (Celadon/Whisper/Beetle - (Women - US 7))
- Glycerin 22 (Coconut/Chateau/Rose - (Women - US 7))
- Glycerin 22 (Coconut/Tea/Blazing Yellow - (Men - US 9))
- Glycerin 22 (Coconut/White Sand/Black - (Men - US 9))
- Glycerin 22 (Coconut/White Sand/Black - (Women - US 7))
- Glycerin 22 (Desert Flower/Hot Coral/Milk - (Women - US 7))
- Glycerin 22 (Dusty Olive/Tea/Orange - (Men - US 9))
- Glycerin 22 (Gray/Navy Peony/Fiery Red - (Men - US 9))
- Glycerin 22 (Lilac/Whisper/Lupine - (Women - US 7))
- Glycerin 22 (London-fog/Almond Oil/Falcon - (Men - US 9))
- Glycerin 22 (Multicoloured - (Men - US 9))
- Glycerin 22 (Orange/Black - (Men - US 9))
- Glycerin 22 (Orange/Black - (Women - US 7))
- Glycerin 22 (Orange/Nightlife/White - (Men - US 9))
- Glycerin 22 (Peacoat/Blue Ribbon/Orange - (Men - US 9))
- Glycerin 22 (Pearlized White/Bay - (Women - US 7))
- Glycerin 22 (Primer Gray/Ebony/Bluewash - (Men - US 9))
- Glycerin 22 (Primer Gray/Gray/Honey Ginger - (Men - US 9))
- Glycerin 22 (Sherbert/Apricot/Pink - (Women - US 7))
- Glycerin 22 (Tint/Tobacco/Indigo - (Men - US 9))
- Glycerin 22 (White/Blue Heron/Apricot - (Women - US 7))
- Glycerin 22 (White/Cobalt/Orange - (Men - US 9))
- Glycerin 22 (White/Grey/Black - (Men - US 9))
- Glycerin 22 (White/Grey/Black - (Women - US 7))
- Glycerin 22 (White/Limpet Shell/Amparo Blue - (Women - US 7))
- Glycerin 22 (White/White/Grey - (Women - US 7))
- Vomero 18 (Black/Summit White/Coconut Milk - (Men - US 9))
- Vomero 18 (Black/Summit White/Coconut Milk - (Women - US 7))
- Vomero 18 (Sail/Blk/Crimson/Laser Orange - (Men - US 9))
- Vomero 18 (Summit White/Black/Coconut Milk - (Women - US 7))
- Vomero 18 (White/Electric Green/Volt/Black - (Men - US 9))
- Vomero 18 (White/Electric Green/Volt/Black - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Marathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
5.7
6.2
Forefoot Stack Height
27.4 mm
32.4 mm
Forefoot Energy Return
5.8
5.0
Heel Energy Return
2.4
3.6
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
4.7
4.5
Right Shoe Weight Photo
Left Shoe Weight Photo
Weight
292.9 g (10.33 oz)
297.5 g (10.49 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
Heel Stack Height
37.6 mm
42.7 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
27.4 mm
32.4 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.2 mm
10.3 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.0 mm
10.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Outsole Heel Width
93 mm (3.7")
96 mm (3.8")
Outsole Arch Width
76 mm (3.0")
72 mm (2.8")
Outsole Forefoot Width
117 mm (4.6")
116 mm (4.6")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.47
2.25
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
4.27
3.58
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Internal Length
279 mm (11.0")
278 mm (10.9")
Internal Heel Width
66 mm (2.6")
64 mm (2.5")
Internal Forefoot Width
92 mm (3.6")
91 mm (3.6")
Wide Sizing Available
Yes
Yes
Other Features
Other Features Photo
Tongue Gusset Type
Non-gusseted
Fully-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Energy Return
2.4
3.6
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Heel Energy Return
68.5%
70.1%
Forefoot Energy Return
5.8
5.0
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Forefoot Energy Return
73.1%
71.9%
Heel Cushioning
7.6
7.8
Heel Cushioning Picture
Heel Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 550N
2.98 J
3.38 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
9.68 J
9.50 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
17.13 J
17.15 J
Forefoot Cushioning
6.2
7.5
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
Forefoot Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 800N
3.79 J
4.43 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
6.60 J
7.97 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
9.81 J
11.95 J
Heel Firmness
5.0
4.9
Heel Firmness
Firmness At 550N
50.9 N/mm
51.4 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
100.3 N/mm
107.6 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
207.9 N/mm
186.1 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
8.7
7.9
Forefoot Firmness
Firmness At 800N
132.1 N/mm
104.3 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
256.3 N/mm
202.0 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
491.4 N/mm
402.7 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
5.6
7.0
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 10km
6.18 J
7.58 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
6.05 J
7.40 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
6.00 J
7.31 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
5.96 J
7.25 J
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