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ASICS GLIDERIDE MAX 2
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Brooks Glycerin Max 2
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Updated Dec 19, 2025 08:23 PM
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Weight
g ( oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
mm
Plate
Weight
314.3 g (11.09 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.9 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
ASICS GLIDERIDE MAX 2
Brooks Glycerin Max 2
Full comparison details regarding individual product score sets can be found in the section below
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Variants
- GLIDERIDE MAX 2 (Black/White - (Men - US 9))
- GLIDERIDE MAX 2 (Cold Moss/Cobalt Burst - (Men - US 9))
- GLIDERIDE MAX 2 (Pearl Pink/Dusty Red - (Women - US 9))
- GLIDERIDE MAX 2 (Vital Green/Black - (Men - US 9))
- Glycerin Max 2 (Grey/Coconut/Metallic - (Women - US 7))
- Glycerin Max 2 (Orange/Beacon Blue/Nightlife - (Men - US 9))
- Glycerin Max 2 (Oyster/Argyle/Cyber Pink - (Women - US 7))
- Glycerin Max 2 (Phantom/White/Green Gecko - (Men - US 9))
- Glycerin Max 2 (White/Black/Chateau Gray - (Men - US 9))
- Glycerin Max 2 (White/Black/Chateau Gray - (Women - US 7))
Main Differences for
Marathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
5.5
Plate
None
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
3.7
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
314.3 g (11.09 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
47.9 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
41.0 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.9 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Preview 3D
Outsole Heel Width
88 mm (3.5")
Outsole Arch Width
85 mm (3.4")
Outsole Forefoot Width
114 mm (4.5")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
1.84
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.78
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Preview 3D
Internal Length
280 mm (11.0")
Internal Heel Width
66 mm (2.6")
Internal Forefoot Width
92 mm (3.6")
Wide Sizing Available
No
Other Features
Other Features Photo
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Tongue Gusset Type
Non-gusseted
Plate
None
Performance
Heel Energy Return
2.0
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Heel Energy Return
67.8%
Forefoot Energy Return
3.1
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Forefoot Energy Return
69.6%
Heel Cushioning
8.5
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.47 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
10.81 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
19.55 J
Forefoot Cushioning
9.0
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 800N
5.33 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
10.19 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
15.84 J
Heel Firmness
4.1
Heel Firmness
Firmness At 550N
46.4 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
85.8 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
170.7 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
6.1
Forefoot Firmness
Firmness At 800N
78.4 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
147.1 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
273.9 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
8.4
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 10km
9.41 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
9.15 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
9.02 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
8.93 J
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