GT-2000 15 vs Glycerin GTS 22

Previous GT-2000s were the stability shoe you bought because it was sensible. Version 15 is the first one reviewers seem to actually enjoy running in. At 252g with 38.2mm under the heel and an 8.2mm drop, it's lighter and more flexible than the GT-2000 14, and the reviews we read agree the ride is livelier and more cushioned than before. The support is mild. A firm, centred platform guides your foot, and there's no hard medial post pushing into the arch. That makes it a daily training shoe for runners who roll in a little, not for severe overpronators. The catch is the fit. The toe box is low and tapered and the heel counter is stiff, so wide or high-volume feet may struggle. UK reviewer Fordy Runs rates it an excellent daily trainer, while RTINGS was cooler, finding the cushioning fades on longer runs. We sit closer to the first camp. At £134.99 RRP it's also cheaper than most stability rivals before any discount.

The Brooks Glycerin GTS 22 is the softest, most cushioned shoe in the Brooks stability line, a plush daily running shoe that adds gentle support to a max-cushion ride. GTS stands for Go To Support, and here it means Brooks GuideRails: no medial post digging into your arch, just guardrails that quietly hold your knees and ankles in line when your form starts to fade. In our view this is the shoe for the runner who wants a premium, cosseting cushion but knows their stride rolls in a little, especially late in a long run. It is not fast and it is not trying to be. It is heavy on comfort and light on correction, which is exactly the point. If you loved the neutral Glycerin 22 but wanted a touch more stability underfoot, this is that shoe. At an RRP of 155 pounds it sits at the top of the daily-trainer market, so it needs to earn its place with sheer plushness and all-day comfort. It mostly does.