The Asics GlideRide Max is a soft and bouncy max cushioned shoe with one of the smoothest rides on the market. At 46mm of foam in the heel, it's also one of the tallest shoes out there. However, it feels streamlined on foot thanks to the lightweight foams used, particularly the top layer of foam above the plastic plate. New for the Glideride, the FF Blast Max compounds lends a peppy feel that helps prevent the shoe from being too soft and mushy underfoot. Don't get us wrong—it is a definitely a soft shoe, so runners seeking a firmer, more structured feel from their max stack shoes should consider the Puma MagMax or Hoka Mach X2.
Category
Max comfort
Release Date
September 2024
Plated?
Yes
Type of Plate
Full nylon plate
Foam
Foam Compound
EVA Blend
Ride
Soft, Cushioned, Bouncy
Heel Stack (mm)
46.0
Forefoot Stack (mm)
40.0
Drop (mm)
6
Weight (mens size 9)
9.9
Support
Neutral
Fit
True to size
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