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Glideride Max 2vsGlycerin Flex
The Glideride Max 2 and Glycerin Flex are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. Both are priced at $170. The Glycerin Flex 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 Glycerin Flex — 8.7/10 versus 8.0/10.
| Rating | 8.7 / 10✓ | 8.0 / 10 | |
| Price | $170✓ | $170✓ | |
| 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 | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 46 mm | 36 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Decent | Good✓ |
