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ASICS SUPERBLAST 2 vs GLIDERIDE MAX

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    Main Differences
    Design
      WeightStack HeightsExternal ShapeInternal ShapeForefoot Fit: WidthForefoot Fit: HeightArch Fit: WidthLength FitHeel Rocker GeometryForefoot Rocker GeometryOther Features
    Performance
      Heel Compression Energy ReturnForefoot Compression Energy ReturnHeel CushioningForefoot CushioningHeel FirmnessForefoot FirmnessForefoot Long Run CushioningRocker StiffnessForefoot Bending Energy ReturnForefoot Bending Stiffness
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ASICS SUPERBLAST 2
ASICS GLIDERIDE MAX

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ASICS SUPERBLAST 2 Picture

Track

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Track

Weight
247.5 g (8.73 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.1 mm
Plate
None
Weight
283.6 g (10.00 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.7 mm
Plate
3/4-Length Plastic Plate
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Our Verdict

ASICS SUPERBLAST 2

ASICS GLIDERIDE MAX

The ASICS SUPERBLAST 2 is better overall than the ASICS GLIDERIDE MAX, though it's also a more premium trainer. Its PEBA-based hybrid foam significantly improves its energy return while maintaining good cushioning for longer runs.

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Variants

  • SUPERBLAST 2 (Black/White - (Men - US 9))
  • SUPERBLAST 2 (Black/White - (Women - US 7 Wide))
  • GLIDERIDE MAX (Birch/Black - (Men - US 9))
  • GLIDERIDE MAX (Birch/Black - (Women - US 7))

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Main Differences for
Marathon Racing

Threshold 

0.10

Marathon Racing 
 

7.4
6.1

Forefoot Compression Energy Return 
 

7.4
3.0

Heel Compression Energy Return 
 

7.3
2.6

Weight  

6.5
5.1

Plate 
 

None
3/4-Length Plastic Plate

Full Comparison

Design

Weight  

6.5
5.1

Right Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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ASICS SUPERBLAST 2 Right Shoe Weight Photo
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ASICS GLIDERIDE MAX Right Shoe Weight Photo

Left Shoe Weight Photo 
 

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ASICS SUPERBLAST 2 Left Shoe Weight Photo
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ASICS GLIDERIDE MAX Left Shoe Weight Photo

Weight 
 

247.5 g (8.73 oz)
283.6 g (10.00 oz)

Stack Heights 
 

Stack Height Photo 
 

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ASICS SUPERBLAST 2 Stack Height Photo
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ASICS GLIDERIDE MAX Stack Height Photo

Heel Stack Height 
 

44.7 mm
44.8 mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

35.6 mm
35.1 mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

9.1 mm
9.7 mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

8.0 mm
6.0 mm

External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

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ASICS SUPERBLAST 2 3D Model Full Shoe
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ASICS GLIDERIDE MAX 3D Model Full Shoe

Outsole Heel Width 
 

95 mm (3.7")
87 mm (3.4")

Outsole Arch Width 
 

76 mm (3.0")
78 mm (3.1")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

118 mm (4.6")
114 mm (4.5")

Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

2.13
1.94

Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio 
 

3.31
3.24

Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

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ASICS SUPERBLAST 2 3D Model Internal
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ASICS GLIDERIDE MAX 3D Model Internal

Internal Length 
 

276 mm (10.9")
279 mm (11.0")

Internal Heel Width 
 

63 mm (2.5")
62 mm (2.4")

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

95 mm (3.7")
94 mm (3.7")

Wide Sizing Available 
 

No
Yes

Forefoot Fit: Width 
 

9.4

Forefoot Width Photo  

ASICS SUPERBLAST 2 Forefoot Width Photo

Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation 
 

0.4 mm (0.016")

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

-2.8 mm (-0.108")

Forefoot Fit: Height 
 

8.4

Forefoot Height Photo  

ASICS SUPERBLAST 2 Forefoot Height Photo

Toe TTS Deviation 
 

-2.2 mm (-0.085")

Arch Fit: Width 
 

6.1

Arch Fit Photo  

ASICS SUPERBLAST 2 Arch Fit Photo

Arch Width TTS Deviation 
 

-5.7 mm (-0.223")

Length Fit 
 

10

Toe Clearance Photo  

ASICS SUPERBLAST 2 Toe Clearance Photo

Heel Rocker Geometry 
 

8.5

Heel Rocker Photo  

ASICS SUPERBLAST 2 Heel Rocker Photo

Heel Spring 
 

33 mm (1.3")

Heel Apex Position 
 

22.7%

Heel Rocker Angle 
 

25.2°

Forefoot Rocker Geometry 
 

7.5

Forefoot Rocker Photo  

ASICS SUPERBLAST 2 Forefoot Rocker Photo

Toe Spring 
 

55 mm (2.2")

Toe Apex Position 
 

69.7%

Forefoot Rocker Angle 
 

30.3°

Other Features  

Other Features Photo 
 

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ASICS GLIDERIDE MAX Other Features Photo

Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Fully-gusseted
Fully-gusseted

Plate 
 

None
3/4-Length Plastic Plate
Performance

Heel Compression Energy Return 
 

7.3
2.6

Heel Compression Video  

Heel Energy Return  

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ASICS SUPERBLAST 2 Heel Energy Return
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ASICS GLIDERIDE MAX Heel Energy Return
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Heel Energy Return 
 

77.2%
69.0%

Forefoot Compression Energy Return 
 

7.4
3.0

Forefoot Compression Video  

Forefoot Energy Return  

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ASICS SUPERBLAST 2 Forefoot Energy Return
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ASICS GLIDERIDE MAX Forefoot Energy Return
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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

77.9%
69.5%

Heel Cushioning 
 

8.4
8.5

Heel Cushioning Picture 
 

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Heel Cushioning  

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ASICS SUPERBLAST 2 Heel Cushioning
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ASICS GLIDERIDE MAX Heel Cushioning
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Energy Absorbed At 550N 
 

3.39 J
3.63 J

Energy Absorbed At 1100N 
 

10.61 J
10.34 J

Energy Absorbed At 1900N 
 

19.70 J
18.75 J

Forefoot Cushioning 
 

8.9
7.8

Forefoot Cushioning Picture 
 

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ASICS GLIDERIDE MAX Forefoot Cushioning Picture

Forefoot Cushioning  

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ASICS SUPERBLAST 2 Forefoot Cushioning
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ASICS GLIDERIDE MAX Forefoot Cushioning
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Energy Absorbed At 800N 
 

5.56 J
4.65 J

Energy Absorbed At 1300N 
 

9.95 J
8.37 J

Energy Absorbed At 2050N 
 

14.90 J
12.61 J

Heel Firmness 
 

4.3
4.4

Heel Firmness  

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ASICS SUPERBLAST 2 Heel Firmness
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ASICS GLIDERIDE MAX Heel Firmness
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Firmness At 550N 
 

48.5 N/mm
47.8 N/mm

Firmness At 1100N 
 

83.6 N/mm
92.7 N/mm

Firmness At 1900N 
 

177.4 N/mm
181.6 N/mm

Forefoot Firmness 
 

6.7
7.5

Forefoot Firmness  

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ASICS SUPERBLAST 2 Forefoot Firmness
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ASICS GLIDERIDE MAX Forefoot Firmness
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Firmness At 800N 
 

81.9 N/mm
97.1 N/mm

Firmness At 1300N 
 

168.2 N/mm
195.1 N/mm

Firmness At 2050N 
 

316.3 N/mm
357.6 N/mm

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning 
 

8.3
7.4

Forefoot Long Run Cushioning  

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ASICS SUPERBLAST 2 Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
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Energy Absorbed At 10km 
 

9.44 J
8.02 J

Energy Absorbed At 20km 
 

9.16 J
7.82 J

Energy Absorbed At 30km 
 

8.89 J
7.72 J

Energy Absorbed At 40km 
 

8.62 J
7.68 J

Rocker Stiffness 
 

7.7

Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video  

Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph  

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ASICS SUPERBLAST 2 Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph

Force To Flatten The Rocker 
 

107 N

Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

7.8

Forefoot Bending Video  

Forefoot Bending Energy Return  

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ASICS SUPERBLAST 2 Forefoot Bending Energy Return

Forefoot Bending Energy Return 
 

70.2%

Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

6.8

Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture  

ASICS SUPERBLAST 2 Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture

Forefoot Bending Resistance  

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ASICS SUPERBLAST 2 Forefoot Bending Resistance

Forefoot Bending Stiffness 
 

11.1 N/mm

Forefoot Bending Force 
 

259 N

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