long distanceASICS
Glideride Max 2
Rocker-sole daily trainer designed to reduce calf and Achilles strain, ideal for long-distance runners and those prone to lower-leg fatigue.
$170MSRP
Comparable specifications
Use these measurements to compare shoes on equal terms.
- Terrain
- road
- Use
- long distance
- Cushioning
- soft
- Weight
- 266g
- Drop
- 6mm
- Stack
- 38/32mm
- Widths
- standard, wide
- Release
- 2025
RoadDaily trainingRecovery runsMarathonMax cushionWide feet
Our read
Editorial interpretation from the specs and what we know of this shoe — opinion, not lab-tested.
Ride
A tall, soft rocker-sole ride that rolls you forward and cushions long miles rather than snapping back; the aggressive geometry does the work instead of a plate.
Fit
Standard road fit with a wide option available, so most foot shapes are covered.
Best for
Long, easy-paced runs and runners with calf or Achilles sensitivity who want a smooth forward roll.
Avoid if
You want quick, responsive turnover for tempo or race efforts, since the soft foam and lack of a plate mute pop.
Sources
What informed our read. We link out rather than reproduce others’ reviews.