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ASICS Glideride Max 2 vs Puma MagMax NITRO 2

ASICS

Glideride Max 2

  • Weight 267 g
  • Drop 6 mm
  • Stack 42 mm

USD 170

Puma MagMax NITRO 2, side view

Puma

MagMax NITRO 2

  • Weight 275 g
  • Drop 8 mm
  • Stack 46 mm

USD 180

Which one for which runner?

What sets each model apart, from the published specs. Neither is better in absolute terms.

Side by side

  • ASICS Glideride Max 2 has a 2 mm lower drop
  • Puma MagMax NITRO 2 has 4 mm more heel stack

Profiles

  • ASICS Glideride Max 2
  • Puma MagMax NITRO 2
ComfortResponsivenessStabilityDurabilityGripVersatility
  • Glideride Max 2 — Comfort: 4/5
  • Glideride Max 2 — Responsiveness: 1/5
  • Glideride Max 2 — Stability: 5/5
  • Glideride Max 2 — Durability: 3/5
  • Glideride Max 2 — Grip: 5/5
  • Glideride Max 2 — Versatility: 2/5
  • MagMax NITRO 2 — Comfort: 4/5
  • MagMax NITRO 2 — Responsiveness: 2/5
  • MagMax NITRO 2 — Stability: 5/5
  • MagMax NITRO 2 — Durability: 3/5
  • MagMax NITRO 2 — Grip: 5/5
  • MagMax NITRO 2 — Versatility: 3/5
CriterionASICS Glideride Max 2Puma MagMax NITRO 2
Price
Catalogue price USD 170 USD 180
Best price found Not specified Not specified
Specifications
Weight 267 g 275 g
Drop 6 mm 8 mm
Heel stack 42 mm 46 mm
Forefoot stack 36 mm 38 mm
Midsole foam FF BLAST MAX / FF BLAST PLUS NITROFOAM
Plate Not specified Not specified
Support Not specified Not specified
Ratings
Overall 3.60 out of 5 3.90 out of 5
Cushioning 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Stability 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Comfort 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Responsiveness 1 out of 5 2 out of 5
Durability 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Grip 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Versatility 2 out of 5 3 out of 5
Best for
Terrain Road Road
Role Training Training
Versions Not specified Men's
Uses Daily training, Long runs, Recovery runs Daily training, Long runs, Recovery runs
Runner level Not specified Not specified
Paces Not specified Not specified

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Retailer prices

ASICS Glideride Max 2

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail priceUSD 170

Puma MagMax NITRO 2

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail priceUSD 180

Alternatives to these two models

Derived from terrain, category, use, cushioning, stability, drop, weight and price.

  • Topo Athletic Atmos, side view

    Topo Athletic

    Atmos

    • Weight 275 g
    • Drop 5 mm
    • Stack 38 mm

    USD 165

    • Close to ASICS Glideride Max 2: same terrain, same category, same role
  • Saucony Hurricane 25, side view

    Saucony

    Hurricane 25

    • Weight 285 g
    • Drop 6 mm
    • Stack 38 mm

    USD 170

    • Close to Puma MagMax NITRO 2: same terrain, same category, same role
  • Brooks Glycerin MAX 2, side view

    Brooks

    Glycerin MAX 2

    • Weight 310 g
    • Drop 6 mm
    • Stack 45 mm

    USD 200

    • Close to Puma MagMax NITRO 2: same terrain, same category, same role
  • Mizuno Wave Sky 9, side view

    Mizuno

    Wave Sky 9

    • Weight 290 g
    • Drop 6 mm
    • Stack 44 mm

    USD 180

    • Close to Puma MagMax NITRO 2: same terrain, same category, same role