ASICS
ASICS Glideride MAX 2
ASICS Glideride MAX 2. 42.1mm stack, 264g. Retailer specs verified on Running Warehouse.
PR Run scores
PR Run derived fit scores
100-miler readiness
Will this shoe survive a hundred-mile night? 42.1 mm stack, cushion 5/5
Descent tolerance
Does it save your toenails on long descents? 31.1 mm forefoot, heel counter 5/5
Swelling room
Room to grow when your feet swell? 24.6 mm toebox height
Grit resistance
Does dust stay outside the shoe? 4 BR breathability
Hot-day comfort
How well does it breathe in heat? 4 BR / ?% drying
Achilles-friendly
Kind to a cranky achilles? 11 mm drop, heel counter 5/5
Full specs
Drop
11 mm
Heel stack
42.1 mm
Forefoot stack
31.1 mm
Weight
239 g
Plate
No
Waterproof
No
Lab measurements
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Traction (CoF) | 0.86 |
| Breathability | 4 BR |
| Flexibility | 17.5 N |
| Torsional rigidity | 20.30 Nm |
| Heel counter | 5/5 |
| Energy return | 56.1 % |
| Shock absorption | 137 SA |
| Midsole softness | 32.8 HA |
| Outsole thickness | 3.6 mm |
| Tongue padding | 4.4 mm |
| Insole removable | Yes |
| Insole thickness | 4.4 mm |
| Reflective elements | Yes |
Fit intelligence
Toebox width
Narrow toebox (72.6 mm vs 96 mm median)
Toebox height
Category-average height (24.6 mm vs 25 mm median)
True to size.
Fit numbers from the lab. Swell guidance: foot care.
Questions before you race
Is the ASICS Glideride MAX 2 good for 100-mile races?
Great. 42.1 mm stack, cushion 5/5. 100-miler readiness score 79/100.
Does the ASICS Glideride MAX 2 fit wide feet?
No. Toebox is 72.6 mm which is narrow. Look elsewhere if you need width.
What is the drop on the ASICS Glideride MAX 2?
11 mm, with a 42.1 mm heel stack and 31.1 mm forefoot.
Is the ASICS Glideride MAX 2 good on wet rock?
Traction coefficient of friction on wet lab surface: 0.86. Elite grip on wet rock.
Manufacturer specs · Retailer listing
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swellingRoom: 100/100 (Elite)
descentTolerance: 100/100 (Elite)
gritIngressRisk: 81/100 (Elite)
hotFootScore: 23/100 (Weak)
achillesFriendlyScore: 31/100 (Weak)
hundredMilerReadiness: 79/100 (Great)