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Brooks Glycerin MAX 2 vs Mizuno Wave Sky 9

Brooks Glycerin MAX 2, side view

Brooks

Glycerin MAX 2

  • Weight 310 g
  • Drop 6 mm
  • Stack 45 mm

USD 200

Mizuno Wave Sky 9, side view

Mizuno

Wave Sky 9

  • Weight 290 g
  • Drop 6 mm
  • Stack 44 mm

USD 180

Which one for which runner?

What sets each model apart, from the published specs. Neither is better in absolute terms.

Side by side

  • Mizuno Wave Sky 9 is 20 g lighter

Profiles

  • Brooks Glycerin MAX 2
  • Mizuno Wave Sky 9
ComfortResponsivenessStabilityDurabilityGripVersatility
  • Glycerin MAX 2 — Comfort: 5/5
  • Glycerin MAX 2 — Responsiveness: 2/5
  • Glycerin MAX 2 — Stability: 4/5
  • Glycerin MAX 2 — Durability: 3/5
  • Glycerin MAX 2 — Grip: 3/5
  • Glycerin MAX 2 — Versatility: 4/5
  • Wave Sky 9 — Comfort: 5/5
  • Wave Sky 9 — Responsiveness: 3/5
  • Wave Sky 9 — Stability: 4/5
  • Wave Sky 9 — Durability: 5/5
  • Wave Sky 9 — Grip: 3/5
  • Wave Sky 9 — Versatility: 3/5
CriterionBrooks Glycerin MAX 2Mizuno Wave Sky 9
Price
Catalogue price USD 200 USD 180
Best price found Not specified Not specified
Specifications
Weight 310 g 290 g
Drop 6 mm 6 mm
Heel stack 45 mm 44 mm
Forefoot stack 39 mm 38 mm
Midsole foam DNA TUNED MIZUNO ENERZY NXT
Plate Not specified Not specified
Support Not specified Not specified
Ratings
Overall 3.83 out of 5 4.09 out of 5
Cushioning 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Stability 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Comfort 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Responsiveness 2 out of 5 3 out of 5
Durability 3 out of 5 5 out of 5
Grip 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Versatility 4 out of 5 3 out of 5
Best for
Terrain Road Road
Role Training Training
Versions Men's Men's
Uses Daily training, Long runs, Recovery runs Daily training, Long runs, Recovery runs
Runner level Not specified Not specified
Paces Not specified Not specified

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Retailer prices

Brooks Glycerin MAX 2

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail priceUSD 200

Mizuno Wave Sky 9

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail priceUSD 180

Alternatives to these two models

Derived from terrain, category, use, cushioning, stability, drop, weight and price.

  • Nike Vomero Plus, side view

    Nike

    Vomero Plus

    • Weight 292 g
    • Drop 10 mm
    • Stack 45 mm

    USD 180

    • Close to Mizuno Wave Sky 9: same terrain, same category, same role

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  • Saucony Hurricane 25, side view

    Saucony

    Hurricane 25

    • Weight 285 g
    • Drop 6 mm
    • Stack 38 mm

    USD 170

    • Close to Mizuno Wave Sky 9: same terrain, same category, same role
  • Saucony Triumph 23 GTX, side view

    Saucony

    Triumph 23 GTX

    • Weight 263 g
    • Drop 10 mm
    • Stack 37 mm

    £190

    • Close to Mizuno Wave Sky 9: same terrain, same category, same role
  • Nike Vomero 18, side view

    Nike

    Vomero 18

    • Weight 325 g
    • Drop 10 mm
    • Stack 46 mm

    USD 150

    • Close to Brooks Glycerin MAX 2: same terrain, same category, same role