
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.
Compiled by Mark Shannon, professional runner and founder of Cadence.
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