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Glideride Max 2vsEllipse
The Glideride Max 2 and Ellipse are both daily trainer shoes built for road running. The Glideride Max 2 retails for $170 while the Ellipse comes in at $145 — a $25 difference. The Glideride Max 2 is the lighter shoe at 9.2 oz versus 9.6 oz for the Ellipse. In our ratings, the Glideride Max 2 edges out the Ellipse — 8.7/10 versus 8.4/10.
| Rating | 8.7 / 10✓ | 8.4 / 10 | |
| Price | $170 | $145✓ | |
| Weight | 9.2 oz✓ | 9.6 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 46 mm | 38 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium✓ | Warm | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | Medium | High✓ | |
| Durability | Decent | Decent |
