ASICS Glideride Max 2 vs Saucony Paramount Max
We haven't tested ASICS Glideride Max 2 or Saucony Paramount Max yet, so their role suitability is estimated from published specs.
ASICS
Glideride Max 2
Check priceReview Pulse · Mostly positive · 65/100
Reviewers praise the cushioning and stability, criticise the value and split on the ride and upper.
Saucony
Paramount Max
Check priceReview Pulse · Mostly positive · 80/100
Reviewers praise the ride and cushioning, criticise the grip and split on the upper and stability.
The differences that matter
- ASICS Glideride Max 2 is 11 g lighter.
- ASICS Glideride Max 2 has 3 mm more foam under the heel.
- ASICS Glideride Max 2 costs $30 less at list price.
What reviewers say
Ride
ASICS Glideride Max 2
Divisive
A smooth, guided rocker rolls through easy miles, but the stiff platform and muted foam make it feel more mechanical than lively.
Saucony Paramount Max
Praised
A very soft, springy ride makes easy and long runs its strong suit, but the tall shoe feels less nimble when pace changes.
Cushioning
ASICS Glideride Max 2
Praised
The tall dual-density stack protects the heel and long-run miles well, though the forefoot is firmer and less plush than rivals.
Saucony Paramount Max
Praised
Reviewers agree the deep, responsive foam offers substantial protection and rebound for long mileage.
Upper
ASICS Glideride Max 2
Divisive
Breathable, secure and comfortable for most, but the low tapered toe box and tall stiff heel collar cause rubbing for some.
Saucony Paramount Max
Divisive
The padded mesh and broad fit feel comfortable to many, but reviewers also report low toe volume, heel movement, a minimally padded collar and heat retention.
Durability
ASICS Glideride Max 2
Divisive
The outsole rubber is thick and abrasion-resistant, while the thin toe box and heel padding show more wear.
Saucony Paramount Max
Divisive
Lab and retailer assessments are optimistic about outsole life, while one runner noticed early wear in exposed midsole foam.
Grip
ASICS Glideride Max 2
Praised
ASICSGRIP and AHAR+ provide excellent dry-road traction and strong wet-weather grip, with only slight slip on slick surfaces for one tester.
Saucony Paramount Max
Criticised
Grip is average on roads and can be unreliable on loose gravel, so it is best kept to smooth surfaces.
Stability
ASICS Glideride Max 2
Praised
A wide base, sidewalls and a three-quarter plate make the tall platform unusually planted for a neutral max-cushion shoe.
Saucony Paramount Max
Divisive
A very broad base and sidewalls help some runners feel stable, but the soft, bouncy platform feels unpredictable to others.
Value
ASICS Glideride Max 2
Criticised
At $170 reviewers question the value because the ride is not especially bouncy and the cheaper Nimbus covers similar easy-mile duty.
Saucony Paramount Max
Divisive
The $200 price is steep, though reviewers see a case for it in the unusual foam, protection and orthotic accommodation.
Which one to choose
Choose ASICS Glideride Max 2 if…
- you want the lighter shoe
- you want more foam under you
- price matters
- its stability is what you care about most
Reviewers recommend it for
- Easy and recovery runs
- Long steady miles
- Heel strikers
Choose Saucony Paramount Max if…
- you prefer to feel closer to the ground
- its ride is what you care about most
Reviewers recommend it for
- Easy and recovery runs
- Long runs and high-mileage weeks
- Runners seeking very soft, bouncy cushioning
Specifications
- Category
- Max-cushion trainer
- Max-cushion trainer
- Price
- $170$30 less
- $200
- Weight
- 261 g11 g lighter
- 272 g
- Drop
- 6 mm
- 6 mm
- Stack
- 46 / 40 mm3 mm more stack
- 43 / 37 mm
- Plate
- Not reported
- Not reported
- Stability
- Neutral
- Neutral
- Foam
- FF BLAST MAX / FF BLAST PLUS
- incrediRUN
Role suitability
DAILY
RECOVERY
LONG RUN
TEMPO
RACE