Cloudrunner 2 vs Glycerin GTS 22
How these two compare on everything we measure — where the AIs rank them, what reviewers and buyers say, and how they price. The differences are the point — they decide which one is yours.
Side by side
Every signal we hold, on one shared scale. The leading side is lit — and where the AI panel and the reviewers pull apart, the row says so.?
Built from what 2 AI models (ChatGPT · Gemini) recommend for real buyer questions, layered with reviewer test summaries, Google buyer ratings, street prices and press. The short answer and verdict are derived from where those signals diverge — not written by hand for either product.
Independent — not a vendor, not advertising, not a paid review. How we score →
How the AIs rank them
1 models rank both products. Here’s each model’s pick (lower rank = higher).?
Which is better for what
Across the buyer-questions both appear in, who the AI panel ranks higher — and the widest gaps.?
Critics & buyers
The human jury in one chapter — what the video reviewers score and say, the reviews behind it, and how Google buyers rate them.
What reviewers say
Distilled from the video reviewers — the score, what they praise, where they push back.?
Reviewers praise
- DNA Tuned dual-density nitrogen-infused midsole delivers noticeably more cushioning and responsiveness than the previous version
- Plush, well-padded upper with a roomy toe box and comfortable heel collar that fits true to size
- Stiff heel counter and broad base provide solid stability and lockdown, especially in the GTS edition
Reviewers push back
- Weight is on the heavier side, making it unsuitable for tempo or faster workout runs
- Tall stack height and high heel-to-toe drop may not suit runners with forefoot sensitivity or those who prefer a lower platform
- Tongue is not gusseted, which some reviewers noted as a persistent Brooks design choice
Reviewers broadly agree the Glycerin GTS 22 is a well-cushioned, responsive daily trainer with a meaningfully upgraded midsole that makes it more comfortable and lively than its predecessor, though its weight and height make it a poor fit for faster efforts.
Kofuzi found the running experience noticeably less pleasant than the shoe's exceptional walking comfort, a reservation the other reviewers did not share or emphasise
The reviews behind this
The actual video reviews the summary above is distilled from — tap any to watch on YouTube.
What buyers say
Aggregated Google Shopping ratings — the score, the aspects owners rate, and a real quote.?
Can you trust the claims
Each maker’s marketing weighed against independent tests — how many claims hold up, and the weakest one.?
The verdict: which to buy
Our read of everything above — who leads each point, and who each is for.
Net: Cloudrunner 2 leads 2 of 4 · Glycerin GTS 22 1.
Each leads on different points — pick the one strong where you shop.
We don’t crown a winner. Both are strong; the differences above decide it for your use. Where a signal is missing, we leave it blank rather than guess.
as of July 6 · 4 shared buyer questions?
Common questions
The questions people ask comparing these two — answered from the data above.
The AI panel ranks Cloudrunner 2 higher (avg #13.3 fused across 5 questions in Running Shoes vs #16.5), but it’s close — reviewers and buyers split differently.
Cloudrunner 2 — $110 vs $100–$124 across retailers.
Google buyers give Cloudrunner 2 4.7 and Glycerin GTS 22 4.7 out of 5.
Its predecessor in the line is the Glycerin GTS 21. We track Glycerin GTS 22 at #16.5 on the AI panel and 4.0/5 with reviewers; the Glycerin GTS 21 page shows how the older model holds up.