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- Main Differences
- Design
- Performance
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ASICS GLIDERIDE MAX vs Brooks Glycerin Max
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
ASICS GLIDERIDE MAX
Brooks Glycerin Max
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Heel-To-Toe Drop9.7 mm
Plate3/4-Length Plastic Plate
Heel-To-Toe Drop5.3 mm
PlateNone
Variants
- GLIDERIDE MAX (Men - US 9) (Birch/Black)
- Glycerin Max (Men - US 9) (Grey/Black/Nightlife)
Our Verdict
ASICS GLIDERIDE MAX
Brooks Glycerin Max
The ASICS GLIDERIDE MAX and the Brooks Glycerin Max are both highly cushioned daily trainers that perform very similarly overall. They both provide sufficient cushioning and return similar energy, though the ASICS is a bit lighter and more stable.
Main Differences forMarathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
5.1
4.0
Plate
3/4-Length Plastic Plate
None
Forefoot Energy Return
2.9
1.7
Weight
5.0
4.1
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
5.0
4.1
Right Shoe Weight Photo
Left Shoe Weight Photo
Weight
283.6 g (10.00 oz)
304.9 g (10.75 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
Heel Stack Height
44.8 mm
47.4 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
35.1 mm
42.1 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
9.7 mm
5.3 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")
88 mm (3.5")
Outsole Arch Width
78 mm (3.1")
85 mm (3.3")
Outsole Forefoot Width
114 mm (4.5")
114 mm (4.5")
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Internal Length
279 mm (11.0")
275 mm (10.8")
Internal Heel Width
62 mm (2.4")
66 mm (2.6")
Internal Forefoot Width
94 mm (3.7")
94 mm (3.7")
Other Features
Other Features Photo
Tongue Gusset Type
Fully-gusseted
Non-gusseted
Plate
3/4-Length Plastic Plate
None
Performance
Heel Energy Return
1.8
2.3
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Heel Energy Return
73.0%
73.7%
Forefoot Energy Return
2.9
1.7
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Forefoot Energy Return
74.4%
72.8%
Heel Cushioning
7.8
7.6
Heel Cushioning Picture
Heel Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 300N
1.23 J
1.09 J
Energy Absorbed At 600N
3.75 J
3.80 J
Energy Absorbed At 900N
6.89 J
7.21 J
Forefoot Cushioning
7.6
7.8
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
Forefoot Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 300N
0.98 J
0.94 J
Energy Absorbed At 600N
2.87 J
2.91 J
Energy Absorbed At 900N
5.02 J
5.56 J
Heel Firmness
5.8
5.6
Heel Firmness
Average Firmness 0 To 300N
35.1 N/mm
39.8 N/mm
Average Firmness 300 To 600N
53.0 N/mm
49.3 N/mm
Average Firmness 600 To 900N
71.8 N/mm
66.5 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
8.4
7.8
Forefoot Firmness
Average Firmness 0 To 300N
42.9 N/mm
45.0 N/mm
Average Firmness 300 To 600N
71.2 N/mm
67.8 N/mm
Average Firmness 600 To 900N
105.3 N/mm
85.9 N/mm
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