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Glideride Max 2vsGel Cumulus 28
The Glideride Max 2 and Gel Cumulus 28 are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Glideride Max 2 retails for $170 while the Gel Cumulus 28 comes in at $145 — a $25 difference. The Gel Cumulus 28 is the lighter shoe at 9.1 oz versus 9.2 oz for the Glideride Max 2. In our ratings, the Glideride Max 2 edges out the Gel Cumulus 28 — 8.7/10 versus 7.9/10.
| Rating | 8.7 / 10✓ | 7.9 / 10 | |
| Price | $170 | $145✓ | |
| Weight | 9.2 oz | 9.1 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 46 mm | 38.5 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High✓ | Medium | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | Medium | |
| Durability | Decent | Good✓ |
