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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Weight
    2. Stack Heights
    3. External Shape
    4. Internal Shape
    5. Other Features
  5. Performance
    1. Heel Energy Return
    2. Forefoot Energy Return
    3. Heel Cushioning
    4. Forefoot Cushioning
    5. Heel Firmness
    6. Forefoot Firmness
  6. Comments

ASICS SUPERBLAST 2 vs Brooks Glycerin Max

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

ASICS SUPERBLAST 2
Brooks Glycerin Max

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ASICS SUPERBLAST 2 Picture
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Variants

  • SUPERBLAST 2 (Cool Grey/Safety Yellow)
  • Glycerin Max (Men - US 9) (Grey/Black/Nightlife)

Our Verdict

ASICS SUPERBLAST 2

Brooks Glycerin Max

The Brooks Glycerin Max and the ASICS SUPERBLAST 2 are both high-stack trainers, but each targets different needs. The Brooks emphasizes maximum softness and plush cushioning, which is ideal for runners who prioritize ultimate comfort and foot protection during easy-paced or recovery runs. In contrast, the ASICS is an uptempo premium trainer that offers more versatility thanks to its lighter weight, more effective cushioning, and notably bouncier ride, making it better suited for runners who want to effortlessly pick up the pace during workouts. While both provide generous cushioning, the ASICS' lighter build and more responsive feel make it the superior option if you want the flexibility to comfortably handle a variety of runs. In contrast, the Brooks excels as a pure comfort shoe for recovery miles.

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Main Differences for

Threshold 

0.10

Marathon Racing 

6.5
4.0

Forefoot Energy Return 
 

7.2
1.7

Weight  

6.5
4.1

Heel Energy Return 
 

6.9
2.3

Full Comparison

Design

Weight  

6.5
4.1

Right Shoe Weight Photo  

ASICS SUPERBLAST 2 Right Shoe Weight Photo
Brooks Glycerin Max Right Shoe Weight Photo

Left Shoe Weight Photo  

ASICS SUPERBLAST 2 Left Shoe Weight Photo
Brooks Glycerin Max Left Shoe Weight Photo

Weight 
 

247.5 g (8.73 oz)
304.9 g (10.75 oz)

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Stack Heights 
 

Stack Height Photo  

ASICS SUPERBLAST 2 Stack Height Photo
Brooks Glycerin Max Stack Height Photo

Heel Stack Height 
 

44.7 mm
47.4 mm

Forefoot Stack Height 
 

35.6 mm
42.1 mm

Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

9.1 mm
5.3 mm

Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop 
 

8.0 mm
6.0 mm

External Shape 
 

3D Model Full Shoe  

ASICS SUPERBLAST 2 3D Model Full Shoe
Brooks Glycerin Max 3D Model Full Shoe

Outsole Heel Width 
 

95 mm (3.7")
88 mm (3.5")

Outsole Arch Width 
 

76 mm (3.0")
85 mm (3.3")

Outsole Forefoot Width 
 

118 mm (4.6")
114 mm (4.5")

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Internal Shape 
 

3D Model Internal  

ASICS SUPERBLAST 2 3D Model Internal
Brooks Glycerin Max 3D Model Internal

Internal Length 
 

276 mm (10.9")
275 mm (10.8")

Internal Heel Width 
 

63 mm (2.5")
66 mm (2.6")

Internal Forefoot Width 
 

95 mm (3.7")
94 mm (3.7")

Other Features  

Other Features Photo  

ASICS SUPERBLAST 2 Other Features Photo
Brooks Glycerin Max Other Features Photo

Tongue Gusset Type 
 

Fully-gusseted
Non-gusseted

Plate 
 

None
None
Performance

Heel Energy Return 
 

6.9
2.3

Heel Compression Video  

Heel Energy Return  

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Heel Energy Return 
 

80.7%
73.7%

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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

7.2
1.7

Forefoot Compression Video  

Forefoot Energy Return  

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Forefoot Energy Return 
 

81.9%
72.8%

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Heel Cushioning 
 

7.9
7.6

Heel Cushioning Picture  

ASICS SUPERBLAST 2 Heel Cushioning Picture
Brooks Glycerin Max Heel Cushioning Picture

Heel Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 300N 
 

1.17 J
1.09 J

Energy Absorbed At 600N 
 

3.85 J
3.80 J

Energy Absorbed At 900N 
 

7.21 J
7.21 J

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Forefoot Cushioning 
 

8.4
7.8

Forefoot Cushioning Picture  

ASICS SUPERBLAST 2 Forefoot Cushioning Picture
Brooks Glycerin Max Forefoot Cushioning Picture

Forefoot Cushioning  

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Energy Absorbed At 300N 
 

1.06 J
0.94 J

Energy Absorbed At 600N 
 

3.39 J
2.91 J

Energy Absorbed At 900N 
 

6.01 J
5.56 J

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Heel Firmness 
 

5.5
5.6

Heel Firmness  

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Average Firmness 0 To 300N 
 

36.9 N/mm
39.8 N/mm

Average Firmness 300 To 600N 
 

49.9 N/mm
49.3 N/mm

Average Firmness 600 To 900N 
 

67.1 N/mm
66.5 N/mm

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Forefoot Firmness 
 

7.1
7.8

Forefoot Firmness  

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Average Firmness 0 To 300N 
 

40.6 N/mm
45.0 N/mm

Average Firmness 300 To 600N 
 

57.6 N/mm
67.8 N/mm

Average Firmness 600 To 900N 
 

86.2 N/mm
85.9 N/mm

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ASICS SUPERBLAST 2

Brooks Glycerin Max

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