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ASICS GLIDERIDE MAX
Brooks Hyperion Max 3
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Brooks
Weight
283.6 g (10.00 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.7 mm
Plate
3/4-Length Plastic Plate
Weight
290.0 g (10.23 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.7 mm
Plate
Plastic
Our Verdict
ASICS GLIDERIDE MAX
Brooks Hyperion Max 3
The Brooks Hyperion Max 3 and the ASICS GLIDERIDE MAX have some similarities in design, as maximally cushioned trainers with a plastic plate to stabilise their tall stack heights. Both shoes have a dual-density midsole, but while the Brooks includes a layer of their premium racing foam (DNA Gold) to balance performance and stability, the ASICS combines two different training foams (FF BLAST MAX and FF BLAST PLUS ECO) for increased stability. This, combined with a more aggressive rocker, makes the Brooks a much more lively and propulsive shoe, while the ASICS offers a less springy but more stable ride.
Variants
- GLIDERIDE MAX (Birch/Black - (Men - US 9))
- GLIDERIDE MAX (Birch/Black - (Women - US 7))
- GLIDERIDE MAX (Black/Oatmeal - (Men - US 9))
- GLIDERIDE MAX (Black/Pale Pink - (Women - US 7))
- GLIDERIDE MAX (Taupe Grey/Birch - (Men - US 9))
- GLIDERIDE MAX (Taupe Grey/Birch - (Women - US 7))
- Hyperion Max 3 (Coconut/Fiery Coral/Atomizer - (Women - US 7))
- Hyperion Max 3 (Coconut/Green Gecko/Pink Clay - (Men - US 9))
- Hyperion Max 3 (Coconut/Green Gecko/Pink Clay - (Women - US 7))
- Hyperion Max 3 (Fiery Coral/Black/Atomizer - (Men - US 9))
Main Differences for
Marathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
6.1
7.4
Forefoot Energy Return
3.0
7.9
Heel Energy Return
2.6
7.0
Plate
3/4-Length Plastic Plate
Plastic
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
5.1
4.8
Right Shoe Weight Photo
Left Shoe Weight Photo
Weight
283.6 g (10.00 oz)
290.0 g (10.23 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
Heel Stack Height
44.8 mm
45.4 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
35.1 mm
37.7 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.7 mm
7.7 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.0 mm
6.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Outsole Heel Width
87 mm (3.4")
89 mm (3.5")
Outsole Arch Width
78 mm (3.1")
55 mm (2.2")
Outsole Forefoot Width
114 mm (4.5")
114 mm (4.5")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
1.94
1.96
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.24
3.02
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Internal Length
279 mm (11.0")
277 mm (10.9")
Internal Heel Width
62 mm (2.4")
66 mm (2.6")
Internal Forefoot Width
94 mm (3.7")
92 mm (3.6")
Wide Sizing Available
Yes
No
Other Features
Other Features Photo
Tongue Gusset Type
Fully-gusseted
Fully-gusseted
Plate
3/4-Length Plastic Plate
Plastic
Performance
Heel Energy Return
2.6
7.0
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Heel Energy Return
69.0%
76.3%
Forefoot Energy Return
3.0
7.9
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Forefoot Energy Return
69.5%
80.2%
Heel Cushioning
8.5
8.8
Heel Cushioning Picture
Heel Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 550N
3.63 J
4.02 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
10.34 J
10.97 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
18.75 J
18.87 J
Forefoot Cushioning
7.8
9.2
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
Forefoot Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 800N
4.65 J
5.81 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
8.37 J
10.61 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
12.61 J
15.92 J
Heel Firmness
4.4
4.5
Heel Firmness
Firmness At 550N
47.8 N/mm
45.2 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
92.7 N/mm
93.2 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
181.6 N/mm
210.0 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
7.5
6.3
Forefoot Firmness
Firmness At 800N
97.1 N/mm
74.1 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
195.1 N/mm
156.1 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
357.6 N/mm
304.4 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
8.8
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 10km
10.09 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
9.91 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
9.79 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
9.70 J
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