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Aero BurstvsGlideride Max 2
The Aero Burst is a recovery / easy run shoe while the Glideride Max 2 is a daily trainer shoe. The Aero Burst retails for $150 while the Glideride Max 2 comes in at $170 — a $20 difference. The Glideride Max 2 is the lighter shoe at 9.2 oz versus 11.0 oz for the Aero Burst. Both score 8.7/10 in our ratings.
| Rating | 8.7 / 10✓ | 8.7 / 10✓ | |
| Price | $150✓ | $170 | |
| Weight | 11.0 oz | 9.2 oz✓ | |
| Category | Recovery / Easy Run | Daily Trainer | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | High | |
| Softness | Soft | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 6 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 42 mm | 46 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Narrow | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Low✓ | Low✓ | |
| Breathability | Medium | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High✓ | Medium | |
| Durability | Good✓ | Decent |
