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Lone Peak 9vsGlideride Max 2
The Lone Peak 9 and Glideride Max 2 are both daily trainer shoes built for trail running. The Lone Peak 9 retails for $140 while the Glideride Max 2 comes in at $170 — a $30 difference. The Glideride Max 2 is the lighter shoe at 9.2 oz versus 10.4 oz for the Lone Peak 9. In our ratings, the Lone Peak 9 edges out the Glideride Max 2 — 9.2/10 versus 8.7/10.
| Rating | 9.2 / 10✓ | 8.7 / 10 | |
| Price | $140✓ | $170 | |
| Weight | 10.4 oz | 9.2 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Trail | Road | |
| Cushion | Low | High | |
| Softness | Firm | Balanced | |
| Drop | Low | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 0 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 25 mm | 46 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Wide | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Warm | Medium✓ | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Durability | Decent | Decent |
