Brooks Glycerin Max vs HOKA Bondi 9

The HOKA Bondi 9 and the Brooks Glycerin Max both shine in protecting runners during long distances. With its DNA-Tuned foam midsole, the Brooks shoe provides runners with excellent cushioning, delivering a soft ride as they cruise through their run. The HOKA, however, has a firmer underfoot feel for cruising due to its supercritical EVA foam. On the contrary, the Brooks provides the runner with a plush ride but offers terrible energy return. Meanwhile, with its updated midsole composition, the HOKA provides better energy return and offers a more responsive, fun ride. Depending on the runner's preferences, both running shoes offer comfort on easy, long, or recovery miles without sacrificing the protection they need.