Brooks Glycerin Max 2 vs Nike Vomero Premium

The Nike Vomero Premium and the Brooks Glycerin Max 2 are both massive, comfort-focused trainers, but they deliver very different sensations underfoot. The Nike is heavier overall, with an ultra-high stack that requires a very wide platform to stay somewhat stable, so it feels noticeably more cumbersome and bulky than the Brooks. In return, the Nike's ZoomX foam and Zoom Air units create a much bouncier, more cushioned ride. The Brooks still offers plenty of cushioning for daily miles and long runs, but it's firmer, so it feels more solid underfoot, even if it's not as exciting or energetic. If you want maximum protection and a plush, springy feel and don't mind carrying extra weight and bulk, the Nike is the more luxurious choice; if you prefer a slightly more grounded, straightforward max cushion trainer that's less chaotic, the Brooks is the better fit.