ASICS HYPER SPEED 6 vs Brooks Glycerin Flex

The ASICS HYPER SPEED 6 and Brooks Glycerin Flex are both neutral road running shoes. The HYPER SPEED 6 costs about $60 less (from $110). The Glycerin Flex is rated higher by buyers (4.4 vs 3.7 out of 5).

Bottom line: Pick the HYPER SPEED 6 if you want to spend less; pick the Glycerin Flex if you want the more widely reviewed shoe.

ASICS

HYPER SPEED 6

3.7 (18)

$110

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Brooks

Glycerin Flex

4.4 (542)

$170

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Specs side by side

Spec	HYPER SPEED 6	Glycerin Flex
Price	$110	$170
Rating	3.7 / 5 (18 reviews)	4.4 / 5 (542 reviews)
Weight	7.8 oz	8 oz
Heel-to-toe drop	6 mm	6 mm
Cushioning	—	Max Cushioning
Support	Neutral	Neutral
Surface	Road	Road
Available for	Men & Women	Men & Women

Specs and prices from ASICS and Brooks, checked 2026-11-02. Weight is usually for a men's size 9–10.

Which should you get?

Get the HYPER SPEED 6 if…

you want to spend less

Get the Glycerin Flex if…

you want the more widely reviewed shoe