GLIDERIDE MAX 2

Take a look at the new glideride max 2 from asics. Lots of stack, good rocker and a new upper that mimics the SB2. I grabbed one thinking maybe an easy day shoe and find it a great daily and long shoe as well.

I just bought the ASICS glide ride max 2. It has a fairly large rocker in the fore foot. Tall dual foam midsole with a plastic plate between the layers. It’s not mushy soft, but has a huge depth of cushion. To me it feels stable/neutral.

I have the 22’s. Walking the heel feels loose, but running it is fine for me. Also, it fits me true to size. It’s not my favorite shoe. I like the 1080’s better, the asics glide ride max 2 better as well. The 22 is stable and well cushioned, but feels a bit stodgy. Like even bigger and heavier than it already is.

Asics Megablast and Superblast are sub favourites and for good reason. At a lower price point, the Asics GlideRide Max 2 (and 1 on discount) is overlooked. Great shoe, very similar in (firm) cushion to the SB2, but with a plate and strong rocker. Nice turnover when you settle into a pace, even for 30km+ long runs during marathon blocks. Others swear by the Puma MagMax Nitro 2 for long runs.

An alternative to the Superblast are the GlideRide Max 2. Very similar upper and firm (protective) cushioning. But the GRM2 is a much smaller feeling shoe with a strong rocker. Pretty stable too. Especially for moderate paces, I find them a lot easier to turnover than the Superblast (which feels like a much larger shoe, due to larger heel volume and being less rockered).

Big fan of these and agreeing with your observations. I'm approaching 250km on mine, since getting them around the start of the year. In my marathon block I've taken them all the way up to 30km and they absolutely vanish underfoot as you settle into a rhythm. They are on the firm side and energy return is mediocre, while also being plated, so this shoe isn't for everyone/every use case. But for their purpose, imho, they are phenomenal. Price is a little higher, but then again I like these significantly more than my Novablast, for example.

Honestly, for a 3h half, I'd use the Superblast you got. They are exceptional shoes for heavier runners. Especially when you tire out, you'll appreciate the stability and protective cushioning. In contrast, a softer shoe typically demand more from your stabilising muscles. On tired legs, with your form going out the window, that's not a winning combination. As a heavier runner, you also risk a shoe bottoming out after some time, if the cushioning isn't enduring enough. Imho, softer cushioning is very tempting, but can be deceiving. E.g.: * My Neo Vista 2 feels like a leather couch, but it demands focus to not roll an ankle in a tight turn. The shock absorption is fantastic, but it's a better shoe for easy days than for the tired end of a race, pushing. * One of my other long run shoes is the Asics GlideRide Max 2. It's a pretty firm ride, very similar to the Superblast. After a few runs on softer shoes, it feels initially harsher to run in, but as I settle into a pace, that goes away. I need to work a lot less to keep my form clean and my stabilising muscles remain reasonably fresh. Recently did a 30km long run for marathon prep and my legs felt as fresh as they could be after a long steady effort.

I have all of these shoes and agree with you 💯. Glideride max2 is a hidden gem. Puma magmax nitro 2'is great for the price. And yeah megablast is just a fantastic shoe. You can't go wrong with any of these.

For me, my daily trainer is my recovery shoe. It's usually a shoe that I bought for something else or got on sale or a distance trainer that is about used up. Nothing special. Just getting in some miles. (Waverider 28, Vomero 17, Triumph 20) I have a lighter, generally firmer shoe for interval day (VO2 max) (Hyperion Max, Noosa Tri) I use a plusher shoe with more rocker for tempo/threshold day (Hyperion Max 2) Long run is a comfy, very plush shoe with decent energy return. (Balos, Glideride Max 2) At least that's the thought.

I have the Glideride Max 2. It is not soft. It does have a huge depth of cushion. I could probably run with someone on my back and not bottom them out. Maybe even after jumping off the roof of my garage. It has a large forefoot rocker and a lot of toe spring. In general, it's pretty stable and surprisingly light for the stack height.

I understand. The 2's are actually pretty different than the original Glideride Max. They are not soft in comparison to most shoes. Much firmer than the Vomero 17 for example. Of the ridiculous number of shoes that I run in they feel the most similar to the Mizuno Waverider 28. I do like them better than the waveriders. The midsole foam is more responsive.

Don't get me wrong. It's a good shoe. I ran 8 miles in them this morning. Very nice.

Superblast 2 and glideride max 2 are my current shoes

It’s not just that you’re taking the measurement too literally, it’s that you’re taking one single measurement (done by a machine, which may or may not match your perception of the same aspect of the shoe, especially within context of a stride), and ignoring the multitude of other things that factor into the rise of the shoe. You’re completely ignoring the massive rocker and toe spring-which facilitate turnover in a big way. The way the foam (of the same measured softness) feels within the stride of a heavily rockered, extremely stiff shoe vs a traditional shoe is totally different. And almost irrelevant. You don’t have to buy this shoe, and not everyone even likes or gets along with shoes with such a stiff and significant rocker/toe spring. But if you do, that’s the part of this shoe that drives the ride. Not the foam softness. It’s much more comparable to endorphin shift, glycerin max or a higher stack evo ride than the SL2. If you’re happy with the SL2 and there’s no arguing it’s a great all rounder for the price, then stick with that. This is a very different experience. Even with the same foam softness.