Brooks Glycerin GTS 23 vs Saucony Hurricane 26

Glycerin GTS 23 or Hurricane 26? Here’s how they compare on feel, fit, brand specs and price, from the fitting team at The Run House.

The short answer

Want premium cushioning with gentle GuideRails support? Get the Glycerin GTS 23.

Want plush, bouncy cushion with stability? Get the Hurricane 26.

Get the Glycerin GTS 23 if

• You’re on your feet all day or walk a lot
• You like a higher heel-to-toe drop (8mm vs 6mm)
• You need an extra-wide width

Get the Hurricane 26 if

• You want more bounce and energy back
• You want a dedicated recovery-day shoe
• You want the lighter shoe, by about 1.8 oz
• You prefer a lower drop (6mm vs 8mm)

On the run

Glycerin GTS 23: Plush, premium stability. Cushioned but surprisingly firm and dense, like the Glycerin 23, with GuideRails that guide without feeling restrictive. It feels softer walking than running.

Hurricane 26: Bouncy max cushion with support. Plush and bouncy, with soft foam held in a supportive frame. Lighter than the Hurricane 25, with the same lively ride.

The Glycerin GTS 23 hasn’t been lab tested by RunRepeat yet, so its feel ratings are estimated from the Glycerin 23 lab test (same DNA Tuned foam), RTINGS’s lab test and Doctors of Running’s review.

Specs side by side

Stack, drop and weight come from each brand’s own website. Numbers marked * aren’t published by the brand and come from other published specs. Weights are for the size each brand quotes. Expected life is our estimate.

Fit

Glycerin GTS 23. Runs slightly short, so consider a half size up. Wide and extra-wide available.

Hurricane 26. Normal width with a toebox that tapers a little, and a secure, well-padded heel. Wide available.

Try them on

Come try on both at The Run House in Walpole, Needham or Falmouth. Gait analysis is always free.

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