Head-to-Head
Glycerin Max 2vsAero Glide 4
The Glycerin Max 2 is a recovery / easy run shoe while the Aero Glide 4 is a daily trainer shoe. The Glycerin Max 2 retails for $200 while the Aero Glide 4 comes in at $160 — a $40 difference. The Aero Glide 4 is the lighter shoe at 9.0 oz versus 11.2 oz for the Glycerin Max 2. In our ratings, the Aero Glide 4 edges out the Glycerin Max 2 — 9.0/10 versus 8.1/10.
| Rating | 8.1 / 10 | 9.0 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $200 | $160✓ | |
| Weight | 11.2 oz | 9.0 oz✓ | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | High | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 8 mm | |
| Stack | 45 mm | 42 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
