Head-to-Head
Maverick V1 RunnervsGlycerin Max 2
The Maverick V1 Runner is a daily trainer shoe while the Glycerin Max 2 is a recovery / easy run shoe. The Maverick V1 Runner retails for $150 while the Glycerin Max 2 comes in at $200 — a $50 difference. The Maverick V1 Runner is the lighter shoe at 7.7 oz versus 11.2 oz for the Glycerin Max 2. In our ratings, the Maverick V1 Runner edges out the Glycerin Max 2 — 8.7/10 versus 8.1/10.
| Rating | 8.7 / 10✓ | 8.1 / 10 | |
| Price | $150✓ | $200 | |
| Weight | 7.7 oz✓ | 11.2 oz | |
| Category | Daily Trainer | Recovery / Easy Run | |
| Terrain | Road | Road | |
| Cushion | High | High | |
| Softness | Balanced | Balanced | |
| Drop | Medium | Medium | |
| Drop (mm) | 8 mm | 6 mm | |
| Stack | 44 mm | 45 mm | |
| Stability | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Fit | Wide | Medium | |
| Energy Return | Medium✓ | Low | |
| Breathability | Breathable✓ | Medium | |
| Traction | Medium | High✓ | |
| Shock Absorption | High | High | |
| Durability | Decent | Good✓ |
