Alternatives to Nike Vaporfly 3 · better wet grip

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Nike Vaporfly 3
Nike Vaporfly 3
Better wet grip

Nike

Vaporfly 2

Speed
Previous generation · reserved slot

$190

Stack40 → 40 mm (0)
Weight198 → 190 g (−8)
Wet grip7 → 7 (0)
Stability5 → 5 (0)
Price$250 → $190 (−$60)

Previous generation alternative.

Brooks

Glycerin 21

Daily
Long run

$165

Stack40 → 36 mm (−4)
Weight198 → 295 g (+97)
Wet grip7 → 8 (+1)
Stability5 → 9 (+4)
Price$250 → $165 (−$85)

Adds better wet grip; you give up 97 g.

Brooks Glycerin 21

Brooks

Glycerin 20

Daily
Long run

$160

Stack40 → 36 mm (−4)
Weight198 → 300 g (+102)
Wet grip7 → 8 (+1)
Stability5 → 9 (+4)
Price$250 → $160 (−$90)

Adds better wet grip; you give up 102 g.

Brooks Glycerin 20

Brooks

Ghost 16

Daily
Long run

$140

Stack40 → 35 mm (−5)
Weight198 → 283 g (+85)
Wet grip7 → 8 (+1)
Stability5 → 8 (+4)
Price$250 → $140 (−$110)

Adds better wet grip; you give up 85 g.

Brooks Ghost 16

Brooks

Ghost 15

Daily
Long run

$140

Stack40 → 35 mm (−5)
Weight198 → 282 g (+84)
Wet grip7 → 8 (+1)
Stability5 → 8 (+4)
Price$250 → $140 (−$110)

Adds better wet grip; you give up 84 g.

Brooks Ghost 15

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