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Glideride Max 2vsMagic Speed 5
The Glideride Max 2 is a daily trainer shoe while the Magic Speed 5 is a speed trainer shoe. The Glideride Max 2 retails for $170 while the Magic Speed 5 comes in at $180 — a $10 difference. The Magic Speed 5 is the lighter shoe at 6.9 oz versus 9.2 oz for the Glideride Max 2. Both score 8.7/10 in our ratings.
| Rating | 8.7 / 10✓ | 8.7 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $170✓ | $180 | |
| Weight | 9.2 oz | 6.9 oz✓ | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Speed Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 7 mm | |
| Stack | 46 mm | 37.5 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | Medium | |
| Durability | Decent | Good✓ |
