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Max cushion
Cushioned daily trainer for easy and long runs that can still pick up the pace; a bit plain to some.
A score out of 100 for how well reviewed a product is next to others of its kind. It rises with positive reviews and with how many there are; negative and mixed reviews take points off. The best in each category scores in the 90s.
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Showing 7 reviews mentioning comfortable fit Show all
YouTube · Brandan Scheller · Mar 3, 2025 · summarized
MixedExactly 50 miles on easy-paced runs, from a midfoot-to-forefoot striker with a wider foot who found the fit great. They felt the foam was very firm (possibly stiffened by winter) and the rocker less pronounced than hoped, and would not buy a second pair at the price. Still, they see it as a stable, solid easy-run shoe that suits heavier runners and heel strikers, and it feels lighter than its listed weight.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Nov 17, 2024 · summarized
MixedFound the Glideride Max boring at first, but reach for it more and more: comfortable, not exciting, just works.
Reddit · r/RunningShoeGeeks · Nov 16, 2024 · summarized
PositiveAn ultrarunner at 50+ mpw found the Glideride Max gave the step-in feel other max shoes lacked; it fit like they'd worn it for months.
Blog · Doctors of Running – Matt Klein (DPT) · summarized
PositiveB+ overall (personal B/B+): a comfortable ride for running and walking, but a little too soft for him to use extensively.
Blog · WearTesters – Drew Whitcomb · summarized
NegativeA big fan of the line who 'just didn't' love it: not enough value or fun factor at $170, and it has lost some of the allure. A long-run shoe for narrow feet that he wishes were more versatile.
Blog · Believe in the Run – Thomas Neuberger, Meaghan Murray, Ryan Haines · summarized
Positive'A big fan', it could have been the next Nimbus. Softer and more comfortable than the Deviate Nitro 3, a great pick for long, easy miles; the Puma suits quicker paces.
YouTube · FORDY RUNS · Oct 12, 2024 · summarized
MixedA week of running in the shoe by a running coach, with no mileage given. They liked the comfort, stability, upper, fit, weight and the softer top foam, but found the outsole sketchy, the ride boring, and the shoe neither a true long-run cruiser nor a daily trainer. It could suit bigger runners wanting a stable daily shoe, though overall they feel it lacks purpose and would not recommend buying it.
Most runners like the ASICS Glideride Max as a comfortable, well-cushioned daily trainer that handles easy and long runs and can still pick up the pace. Some find it more plain than exciting. A couple worry about outsole wear, and one pair gave out after a few hundred miles.
Of the 16 reviews with a clear verdict, 69% are positive, 25% mixed and 6% negative. The praise mentioned most is comfortable fit. The most common complaint is narrow fit.
The complaints reviewers mention most: narrow fit (1 review) and wears out fast (1 review). For example: A big fan of the line who 'just didn't' love it: not enough value or fun factor at $170, and it has lost some of the allure. A long-run shoe for narrow feet that he wishes were more versatile.
We collected and summarized 16 experiences shared on Reddit, blogs and YouTube, with links to the original sources. Reviews submitted here are checked for spam before they appear. Every review, submitted here or collected, is read as positive, mixed or negative.
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