Head-to-Head
Glycerin Max 2vsAero Razor
The Glycerin Max 2 is a recovery / easy run shoe while the Aero Razor is a speed trainer shoe. The Glycerin Max 2 retails for $200 while the Aero Razor comes in at $140 — a $60 difference. The Aero Razor is the lighter shoe at 6.9 oz versus 11.2 oz for the Glycerin Max 2. In our ratings, the Aero Razor edges out the Glycerin Max 2 — 8.9/10 versus 8.1/10.
| Rating | 8.1 / 10 | 8.9 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $200 | $140✓ | |
| Weight | 11.2 oz | 6.9 oz✓ | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Speed Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | Medium | |
| Softness | Balanced | Firm | |
| Drop | Medium | Low | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 4 mm | |
| Stack | 45 mm | 36 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Medium | Narrow | |
| Energy Return | Low | High✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Breathable✓ | |
| Traction | High | High | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Good | Good |
