The Brooks Glycerin GTS 23 and Saucony Guide 19 are both stability road running shoes with maximum cushioning. The Guide 19 is 1.3 oz lighter (9.7 oz vs 11 oz), costs about $30 less (from $150) and has a lower heel-to-toe drop (6 mm vs 8 mm).
Specs side by side
| Spec | Glycerin GTS 23 | Guide 19 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $180 | $150 |
| Rating | 4.3 / 5 (651 reviews) | 4.3 / 5 (165 reviews) |
| Weight | 11 oz | 9.7 oz |
| Heel-to-toe drop | 8 mm | 6 mm |
| Heel stack height | — | 35 mm |
| Cushioning | Max | Max |
| Support | Stability | Stability |
| Surface | Road | Road |
| Available for | Men & Women | Men & Women |
Specs and prices from Brooks and Saucony, checked 2026-10-11. Weight is usually for a men's size 9–10.
Which should you get?
Get the Glycerin GTS 23 if…
- you land on your heel and like a higher drop
- you want the more widely reviewed shoe
Get the Guide 19 if…
- you want the lighter shoe
- you want to spend less
- you land on your midfoot or want a lower drop
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