
AsicsGlideRide Max
With dual-layer FF BLAST cushioning and GUIDESOLE rocker geometry, the GlideRide Max transforms long miles into smooth, effortless cruising. Plush, efficient, and endlessly comfortable, it’s engineered to elevate every extended run.
Details
The ASICS GlideRide Max brings the smoothest ride in the lineup, serving as the ultimate long-run cruiser for runners who crave plush cushioning and effortless forward motion. Its dual-layer midsole pairs the brand-new FF BLAST MAXtop layer — offering cloud-like softness with lively energy return — with a substantial base of FF BLAST PLUS ECO, the trusted foam found in models like the Nimbus and Novablast. Together, they create a perfectly balanced underfoot feel that blends plush comfort with protective resilience over long distances.
Supporting this luxurious cushioning is ASICS’ signature GUIDESOLE technology, engineered to maximize running efficiency by reducing ankle flexion and encouraging natural forward roll. An increased toe-spring curvature, a ¾-length EVA plate, and a holistic guidance-line design work in harmony to create the smooth, rolling transitions that make longer miles feel easier and more sustainable. Beneath it all, a HYBRID ASICSGRIP outsole with AHARPLUS reinforcements delivers soft yet durable traction, ensuring confident footing across your entire training cycle.
Soft, seamless, and supremely efficient, the GlideRide Max turns long runs into relaxed, floating cruises — making big mileage feel like stepping into a dream.
MIDSOLE
- FF BLAST MAX top layer is ASICS' newest, lightest, and most responsive daily training foam (FF TURBO for racing remains their most responsive foam).
- FF BLAST PLUS ECO bottom layer provides an ideal combination of compliance and resilience, with 20% renewable content.
- EVA plastic 3/4-length plate aids midfoot to forefoot efficiency and midsole stabilization.
- GUIDESOLE technology incorporates a rocker shape and guidance line to reduce ankle flexion, lighten the load on feet, and make running more effortless.
OUTSOLE
- HYBRID ASICSGRIP with AHARPLUS ensures excellent traction with durability.
UPPER
- Engineered mesh assures stylish, breathable, secure comfort.
Researched and compiled by Mark Shannon
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Specifications
Cadence Database Analysis
How the Asics GlideRide Max compares with 69 current Trainers / Daily shoes tracked by Cadence.
This archived model is compared with currently active shoes in the Cadence database.
Comparisons use listed specifications tracked by Cadence. Manufacturer reference sizes and measurement methods can vary. Learn about our data methodology.
Where It Fits
- Cushioning
- Max
- Listed weight
- Slightly heavy for category
- Stack
- Notably high for category
- Price
- Higher-priced for category
- Drop
- Notably low for category
- Plate
- Yes
- Group
- Trainers / Daily
Compared With Trainers / Daily
| Metric | GlideRide Max | Group median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed weight | 9.9oz | 9.6oz | Heavier (54th percentile) |
| Heel stack | 46mm | 38mm | Higher (95th percentile) |
| Forefoot stack | 40mm | 31mm | Higher (96th percentile) |
| Drop | 6mm | 8mm | Lower (23rd percentile) |
| Price | $170 | $160 | Higher range (70th percentile) |
What Stands Out
- Its 46mm heel stack is 8.0mm above the current Trainers / Daily median of 38mm (n=69).
- Its 40mm forefoot stack is 9.0mm above the current Trainers / Daily median of 31mm (n=69).
- It is one of 8 plated shoes out of 69 in this comparison group (12%).


