Head-to-Head
Glycerin Max 2vsEllipse
The Glycerin Max 2 is a recovery / easy run shoe while the Ellipse is a daily trainer shoe. The Glycerin Max 2 retails for $200 while the Ellipse comes in at $145 — a $55 difference. The Ellipse is the lighter shoe at 9.6 oz versus 11.2 oz for the Glycerin Max 2. In our ratings, the Ellipse edges out the Glycerin Max 2 — 8.4/10 versus 8.1/10.
| Rating | 8.1 / 10 | 8.4 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $200 | $145✓ | |
| Weight | 11.2 oz | 9.6 oz✓ | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Soft | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 45 mm | 38 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low | Medium✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium✓ | Warm | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Good✓ | Decent |
