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Max cushion
Plush yet lively, though arch and heel blisters are the most frequent complaint.
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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Blog · Doctors of Running · summarized
MixedOne tester rated it C+. Split verdict. Another tester (B+/A-) found it broke in and worked for easy and long runs with a durable outsole. One tester (C+) found it heavy and clunky, with a thick, ill-fitting upper, and her first run felt firm and uncomfortable.
The Glycerin Max is plush yet surprisingly lively, and runners like it for easy, recovery and long runs. Arch and heel blisters are the most frequent complaint, with some getting them repeatedly or returning the shoe. Weight is the other common downside, and the upper runs warm.
Of the 56 reviews with a clear verdict, 59% are positive, 14% mixed and 27% negative. The praise mentioned most is great for long runs. The most common complaint is heavy.
The complaints reviewers mention most: heavy (10 reviews), blisters (8 reviews) and narrow fit (1 review). For example: Heavier and worse-fitting, with foam that felt dead at 40 miles, so they sold it.
We collected and summarized 56 experiences shared on Reddit, YouTube and blogs, 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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