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Brooks Glycerin 23 vs Saucony Kinvara 16

The specs that matter for triathlon, side by side, from each maker’s own published figures.

Specs for Brooks Glycerin 23 and Saucony Kinvara 16
SpecBrooks Glycerin 23Saucony Kinvara 16
Type Daily trainer Daily trainer
Support Neutral Neutral
Heel-to-toe drop 8 mm 4 mm
Heel stack 38 mm 28 mm
Weight 300.5 g 206 g
Carbon plate No No
Wide width available Yes No

Which should you pick?

Brooks

Pick the Glycerin 23 if…

  • you need a wide fit
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Saucony

Pick the Kinvara 16 if…

  • you want the lighter one: 206 g vs 300.5 g
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Specs from the makers’ own pages: Brooks, Saucony.

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