GLIDERIDE MAX 2

Max Cushion2025-12-29 · US · AnnouncedChecked 2026-10-02

GLIDERIDE MAX 2 is a cushioned road trainer for daily and longer runs. Compared with the first MAX, it has a 2mm lower stack and a new woven upper. FF BLAST MAX sits above FF BLAST PLUS, with a hard EVA plate between the layers and rockered GUIDESOLE geometry guiding toe-offs. An EVA sockliner and HYBRID ASICSGRIP outsole complete the design for repeated road mileage.

Key specifications

Weight

267 g

All models average 268.9 gDifference from average −1.9 g

Average of 973 models

Drop

6 mm

All models average 6.8 mmDifference from average −0.8 mm

Average of 986 models

Stack (heel)

42 mm

All models average 34.3 mmDifference from average +7.7 mm

Average of 810 models

MSRP

$170.00 USD · US · Tax excluded

All models average $165.57Difference from average +4.43 USD

Average of 680 models

This modelAll models average

Stack (forefoot): 36 mm
Carbon plate: No
Midsole: FF BLAST MAX / FF BLAST PLUS
Outsole: HYBRID ASICSGRIP / AHARPLUS
Use cases: Daily / Long Run / Recovery

Weight notes Men’s weight. The New Zealand official page lists 270 g without a sample size.

Plate notes A HARD EVA plate sits between the two midsole layers.

IN CONTEXT

Specs in context

Weight × stack788 models shown

ASICS GLIDERIDE MAX 2267 g / 42 mm

Weight distribution973 models

95 g385 g

This model 267 gAll models average 268.9 gDifference from average −1.9 g

Drop distribution986 models

0 mm12 mm

This model 6 mmAll models average 6.8 mmDifference from average −0.8 mm

Stack distribution810 models

5 mm60 mm

This model 42 mmAll models average 34.3 mmDifference from average +7.7 mm

MSRP distribution · USD · US · Tax excluded680 models

$50.00$500.00

This model $170.00All models average $165.57Difference from average +$4.43

Unknown values are excluded. Shoe sizes and measurement conditions vary, so use these averages and distributions as a guide when comparing specifications.

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