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ASICS SUPERBLAST 2 vs ASICS GLIDERIDE MAX
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
ASICS SUPERBLAST 2
ASICS GLIDERIDE MAX
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Weight247.5 g (8.73 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop9.1 mm
PlateNone
Weight283.6 g (10.00 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop9.7 mm
Plate3/4-Length Plastic Plate
Variants
- SUPERBLAST 2 (Black/White - (Men - US 9))
- SUPERBLAST 2 (Black/White - (Women - US 7 Wide))
- SUPERBLAST 2 (Bold Magenta/Pink Glo - (Men - US 9))
- SUPERBLAST 2 (Bold Magenta/Pink Glo - (Women - US 7 Wide))
- SUPERBLAST 2 (Cool Grey/Safety Yellow - (Men - US 9))
- SUPERBLAST 2 (Cool Grey/Safety Yellow - (Women - US 7 Wide))
- SUPERBLAST 2 (Greyish Purple/Coral Reef - (Men - US 9))
- SUPERBLAST 2 (Greyish Purple/Coral Reef - (Women - US 7 Wide))
- SUPERBLAST 2 (Lake Grey/White Sage - (Men - US 9))
- SUPERBLAST 2 (Lake Grey/White Sage - (Women - US 7 Wide))
- SUPERBLAST 2 (Wave Teal/Illuminate Mint - (Men - US 9))
- SUPERBLAST 2 (Wave Teal/Illuminate Mint - (Women - US 7 Wide))
- SUPERBLAST 2 (White/Cool Grey - (Men - US 9))
- SUPERBLAST 2 (White/Cool Grey - (Women - US 7 Wide))
- 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 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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Main Differences forMarathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
6.5
5.1
Forefoot Energy Return
7.2
2.9
Heel Energy Return
6.9
1.8
Plate
None
3/4-Length Plastic Plate
Weight
6.5
5.0
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
6.5
5.0
Right Shoe Weight Photo
Left Shoe Weight Photo
Weight
247.5 g (8.73 oz)
283.6 g (10.00 oz)
Stack Heights
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
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")
Internal Shape
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")
Other Features
Other Features Photo
Tongue Gusset Type
Fully-gusseted
Fully-gusseted
Plate
None
3/4-Length Plastic Plate
Performance
Heel Energy Return
6.9
1.8
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Heel Energy Return
80.7%
73.0%
Forefoot Energy Return
7.2
2.9
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Forefoot Energy Return
81.9%
74.4%
Heel Cushioning
7.9
7.8
Heel Cushioning Picture
Heel Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 300N
1.17 J
1.23 J
Energy Absorbed At 600N
3.85 J
3.75 J
Energy Absorbed At 900N
7.21 J
6.89 J
Forefoot Cushioning
8.4
7.6
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
Forefoot Cushioning
Energy Absorbed At 300N
1.06 J
0.98 J
Energy Absorbed At 600N
3.39 J
2.87 J
Energy Absorbed At 900N
6.01 J
5.02 J
Heel Firmness
5.5
5.8
Heel Firmness
Average Firmness 0 To 300N
36.9 N/mm
35.1 N/mm
Average Firmness 300 To 600N
49.9 N/mm
53.0 N/mm
Average Firmness 600 To 900N
67.1 N/mm
71.8 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
7.1
8.4
Forefoot Firmness
Average Firmness 0 To 300N
40.6 N/mm
42.9 N/mm
Average Firmness 300 To 600N
57.6 N/mm
71.2 N/mm
Average Firmness 600 To 900N
86.2 N/mm
105.3 N/mm
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