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ASICS GEL-NIMBUS 26 vs ASICS GLIDERIDE MAX
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
ASICS GEL-NIMBUS 26
ASICS GLIDERIDE MAX
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Weight301.9 g (10.65 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop8.9 mm
PlateNone
Weight283.6 g (10.00 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop9.7 mm
Plate3/4-Length Plastic Plate
Variants
- GEL-NIMBUS 26 (Black/Cool Matcha - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-NIMBUS 26 (Black/Dusty Purple - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-NIMBUS 26 (Black/Graphite Grey - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-NIMBUS 26 (Black/Soothing Sea - (Men - US 9))
- GEL-NIMBUS 26 (Blue Expanse/Aurora Green - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-NIMBUS 26 (Blue Expanse/Bold Magenta - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-NIMBUS 26 (Blue Expanse/Champagne - (Men - US 9))
- GEL-NIMBUS 26 (Blue Expanse/Rose Gold - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-NIMBUS 26 (Bright Cyan/Bold Magenta - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-NIMBUS 26 (Celadon/Light Celadon - (Men - US 9))
- GEL-NIMBUS 26 (Concrete/Pure Silver - (Men - US 9))
- GEL-NIMBUS 26 (Cool Grey/Bright Cyan - (Men - US 9))
- GEL-NIMBUS 26 (Cool Grey/Safety Yellow - (Men - US 9))
- GEL-NIMBUS 26 (Cool Grey/Safety Yellow - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-NIMBUS 26 (Evening Teal/Light Mustard - (Men - US 9))
- GEL-NIMBUS 26 (Feather Grey/Black - (Men - US 9))
- GEL-NIMBUS 26 (French Blue/Electric Lime - (Men - US 9))
- GEL-NIMBUS 26 (Light Celadon/Safety Yellow - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-NIMBUS 26 (Lite-show/Illuminate Green - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-NIMBUS 26 (Lite-show/Sea Glass - (Men - US 9))
- GEL-NIMBUS 26 (Mint Tint/Pale Mint - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-NIMBUS 26 (Nature Bathing/Pearl Pink - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-NIMBUS 26 (Nature Bathing/Red Snapper - (Men - US 9))
- GEL-NIMBUS 26 (Oatmeal/Faded Orange - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-NIMBUS 26 (Piedmont Grey/Grey Blue - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-NIMBUS 26 (Piedmont Grey/Safety Yellow - (Men - US 9))
- GEL-NIMBUS 26 (Rich Navy/Faded Orange - (Men - US 9))
- GEL-NIMBUS 26 (Sheet Rock/Thunder Blue - (Men - US 9))
- GEL-NIMBUS 26 (Thunder Blue/Sapphire - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-NIMBUS 26 (Waterscape/Black - (Men - US 9))
- GEL-NIMBUS 26 (Watershed Rose/White - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-NIMBUS 26 (White/Fresh Air - (Women - US 7))
- GEL-NIMBUS 26 (White/Soothing Sea - (Women - US 7))
- 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))
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.
Main Differences forMarathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
3.8
5.1
Forefoot Energy Return
0.9
2.9
Plate
None
3/4-Length Plastic Plate
Weight
4.2
5.0
Heel Energy Return
0.5
1.8
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
4.2
5.0
Right Shoe Weight Photo
Left Shoe Weight Photo
Weight
301.9 g (10.65 oz)
283.6 g (10.00 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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
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")
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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")
Other Features
Other Features Photo
Tongue Gusset Type
Fully-gusseted
Fully-gusseted
Plate
None
3/4-Length Plastic Plate
Performance
Heel Energy Return
0.5
1.8
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Heel Energy Return
69.9%
73.0%
Forefoot Energy Return
0.9
2.9
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Forefoot Energy Return
71.2%
74.4%
Heel Cushioning
6.9
7.8
Heel Cushioning Picture
Heel Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 300N
1.07 J
1.23 J
Energy Absorbed At 600N
3.33 J
3.75 J
Energy Absorbed At 900N
6.25 J
6.89 J
Forefoot Cushioning
7.6
7.6
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
Forefoot Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 300N
0.97 J
0.98 J
Energy Absorbed At 600N
2.84 J
2.87 J
Energy Absorbed At 900N
5.01 J
5.02 J
Heel Firmness
6.8
5.8
Heel Firmness
Average Firmness 0 To 300N
39.5 N/mm
35.1 N/mm
Average Firmness 300 To 600N
59.2 N/mm
53.0 N/mm
Average Firmness 600 To 900N
77.7 N/mm
71.8 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
8.4
8.4
Forefoot Firmness
Average Firmness 0 To 300N
44.0 N/mm
42.9 N/mm
Average Firmness 300 To 600N
71.4 N/mm
71.2 N/mm
Average Firmness 600 To 900N
104.0 N/mm
105.3 N/mm
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