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ASICS GEL-NIMBUS 26
ASICS GLIDERIDE MAX
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Weight
301.9 g (10.65 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.9 mm
Plate
None
Weight
283.6 g (10.00 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.7 mm
Plate
3/4-Length Plastic Plate
Our Verdict
ASICS GEL-NIMBUS 26
ASICS GLIDERIDE MAX
The ASICS GLIDERIDE MAX is like a slightly more elevated (literally and figuratively) ASICS GEL-NIMBUS 26. While both are designed with high-stack, max comfort in mind, the GLIDERIDE MAX is a bit lighter and has some added features, like a rocker and a partial EVA plate, that give it a slightly smoother ride. It's also got a more premium foam, which is softer in the heel.
Variants
- GEL-NIMBUS 26 (Black/Cool Matcha - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-NIMBUS 26 (Black/Dusty Purple - (Women - US 7))
- GLIDERIDE MAX (Birch/Black - (Men - US 9))
- GLIDERIDE MAX (Birch/Black - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Marathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
5.5
6.1
Plate
None
3/4-Length Plastic Plate
Weight
4.3
5.1
Forefoot Energy Return
2.3
3.0
Heel Energy Return
1.4
2.6
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
4.3
5.1
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
301.9 g (10.65 oz)
283.6 g (10.00 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
42.1 mm
44.8 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
33.2 mm
35.1 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.9 mm
9.7 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.0 mm
6.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Preview 3D
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Outsole Heel Width
93 mm (3.6")
87 mm (3.4")
Outsole Arch Width
84 mm (3.3")
78 mm (3.1")
Outsole Forefoot Width
115 mm (4.5")
114 mm (4.5")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.21
1.94
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.46
3.24
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Preview 3D
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Internal Length
278 mm (10.9")
279 mm (11.0")
Internal Heel Width
64 mm (2.5")
62 mm (2.4")
Internal Forefoot Width
96 mm (3.8")
94 mm (3.7")
Wide Sizing Available
Yes
Yes
Other Features
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Tongue Gusset Type
Fully-gusseted
Fully-gusseted
Plate
None
3/4-Length Plastic Plate
Performance
Heel Energy Return
1.4
2.6
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
66.3%
69.0%
Forefoot Energy Return
2.3
3.0
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Energy Return
68.4%
69.5%
Heel Cushioning
7.6
8.5
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.24 J
3.63 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
9.26 J
10.34 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
16.55 J
18.75 J
Forefoot Cushioning
7.8
7.8
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 800N
4.68 J
4.65 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
8.39 J
8.37 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
12.49 J
12.61 J
Heel Firmness
5.3
4.4
Heel Firmness
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 550N
53.2 N/mm
47.8 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
105.6 N/mm
92.7 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
212.8 N/mm
181.6 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
7.7
7.5
Forefoot Firmness
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 800N
98.2 N/mm
97.1 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
199.3 N/mm
195.1 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
383.0 N/mm
357.6 N/mm
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