Asics Superblast 2 VS Brooks Glycerin Max

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@GuitaristDanH 3 ай бұрын

I recently compared these two in-store and walked out with the Glycerin Max. I’m a 200lb runner and the leg-saving DNA Tuned midsole feels much better to me than the FF Turbo. Soft yet bouncy. It was a close call, though. That said, I wasn’t looking for a do-it-all shoe. I was specifically looking for a long-run trainer for my rotation.

@thoringogabrielsen8808 3 ай бұрын

For me, I bought SB2 as a long run shoe for my first M prep. I used triumph 21 until I got hand of this beast. The T21 was botoming out around 20-22k. Im like you a 200 pound. Im kind of aiming for 3:30, but most importmat I’ll try to run it «Nice» as my first M. The SB2 saved my legs and feet big time in its first 25 k LR. Today I don't know what I would have done with out it. when my training requires to put in M pace into the LR it really works magic. I don’t like the idea of doing these runs with a carbon plated shoe. So, if you want a shoe that is not just slow and slogish, but also protecting you, and can picking up the pace, reduce recovery, this one it’s a gem. Al of this being said, I’ve not tried the Brooks.

@jacobriis7859 3 ай бұрын

Glycerin Max is overprized

@GuitaristDanH 3 ай бұрын

@@jacobriis7859 I do wish it was closer to the Ghost Max 2 in price. Similar use case IMO. Ghost Max 2 gave me blisters on my pinky toes so, no dice.

@pbnotj1 3 ай бұрын

@@jacobriis7859 that is my main problem with these new max shoes. I would try on sale . A bit too expensive for a recovery slow speed shoe. I have superblast 2 (I did get a discount) not sure I would pay full price.For us non elites I get the SB2 . I can easily use it to race a long distance as a non elite . I can do faster workouts as well as daily miles . Emily is right is just more versatile for the price. That being said I have not tried glycerin max.

@alainmaiquez7475 3 ай бұрын

@@GuitaristDanH Fellow 200 pounder here. What else is in your rotation?

@LancePeterman 3 ай бұрын

I have to agree on the versatility. At $200, ideally most folks are looking for a 'do-it-all' shoe, and the SB2 fits the bill for me. I use it and the Rebel v4 as my rotation and my feet and knees have never been happier. I was very intrigued with the Glycerin Max but think I'll keep my current rotation. Thanks, Emily & glad you're on the mend!

@tigerjazz61 3 ай бұрын

Hey Emily! Still subscribed to your channel even after I gave up running. Lots of things happening regarding health, diet, and spirituality. Still love you and encouraging you!!

@RunLikeHeller 3 ай бұрын

I appreciate this so much!! ♥️

@MA-rg7lk 3 ай бұрын

Great review unlike a lot of others. Absolutely spot on and covered what I wanted to know

@Martha-fluterunner 3 ай бұрын

Adding to another comment saying the Brooks Hyperion Max2 is pretty fabulous for long runs at a wide range of paces. The roll geometry works great for my gait, the upper and lace system are superb-not super plush but so comfortable and well executed (think: quality) the trade off of being on the lighter side is well worth it. Note that the cushion is not the squashy sink-in variety but it’s very protective, responsive and kind to my legs and feet. I’ve put close to 100 mi on them with runs up to 18 mi including MP as well as slow easy pace and they look and feel like new. They’re also a stunning design. And I disagree that a non Peba midsole is necessarily inferior. I’ve had Peba midsoles go flat on me around the same mileage point as the Hyperion line shoes I’ve had. Though word is that Brooks is soon to incorporate Pebax in some upcoming models😮

@mikerobbins4138 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the review pros and cons on each for me have to check them out in person and hi sweet ruby

@Corvettedad09 3 ай бұрын

I have both, I’m a 195lb part time runner.. I can tell you I have the glycerin max on 90% of the time but I’m not a racer. Just love a soft max cushion shoe for my knees

@davidyim7744 3 ай бұрын

Great review as usual Emily! Good balanced opinion 😊

@PhilipWatts-q5r 3 ай бұрын

I currently have the Novablast 4 for training. I am going to upgrade to Superblast 2 when NB4 is retired. I just got the Brooks Hyperion Max 2 for faster sessions, but my next shoe I will probably buy as a recovery shoe is the Glycerin Max. That way, all 3 shoes can overlap in different ways for different uses.

@Fozzee.1970 3 ай бұрын

Have a look at the Glideride Max. A better shoe than the Novablast imo. Lovely rocker for slower and daily miles.

@jonesyeung7005 2 ай бұрын

I have both NB4 and SB2. They are different shoes. I had the same thought as yours. NB4 is more fit for easy run and 25km within long run. It is quite comfortable and easy going. SB2 is a do it all shoes. It is not as comfortable as NB4😅. The slowest speed I can do with SB2 is 5:45, slower than that will feel strange and hard cause the foam is too ‘responsive’

@PhilipWatts-q5r 2 ай бұрын

In the new year, I will probably get the new Novablast 5, but the Superblast 2 is still on my Christmas list

@PabloPerez-nd7se 3 ай бұрын

Great video as always Emily. I recently ran a half marathon in the Super Blast and as a larger/slower runner I have to say that they were excellent. Feet felt good at the end and held a consistent pace throughout. The Brooks looks great but not in the market for another similar shoe right now.

@ccemu23 3 ай бұрын

I just picked up both. Looking forward to the glycerin max for my mid week longish easy runs and the superblast 2 for my long runs with MP sprinkled in. Im fortunate to have been able to get both.

@Oak138 3 ай бұрын

The Superblast 2 is constantly sold out. So I went with the Glycerin Max and love it! The new Brooks foam is great. Bouncy and responsive.

@JR123JR8 3 ай бұрын

I guess it depends where you look. I bought them yesterday no problem.

@cheesychester9647 3 ай бұрын

Awesome. Subscribed! I wonder how Puma MagMax compares.

@RunLikeHeller 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for subbing!

@MyFatAdaptedLife 3 ай бұрын

The Hyperion Max 2 might be closer to the SB2 in terms of versatility. A runner can do long runs with workouts with the HM2 as can be done with the SB2. IMO.

@AlaiNaseer 3 ай бұрын

Great review. Looking at both for stability across long runs and races.

@mattpeters6224 3 ай бұрын

Very well done. Useful comparison. Thank you

@tankeruva 3 ай бұрын

Phew….😮‍💨 I had already picked up a few pairs of the SB2 🙈 Glad it won here 😂

@Lee-mx5li 3 ай бұрын

Superb job! Keep The Rubster coming. ❤..

@paulmulks 3 ай бұрын

Sold my Superblast 2's and replaced them with the Prime X2 Strung and I have zero regrets! I honestly don't get the hype with the Superblast? I don't think the midsole foam is anywhere near as comfortable as the midsole on the Prime X either. I'd like to try that Glycerin as well as the new Glideride Max 👌🏻

@Tritiuminducedfusion 2 ай бұрын

"You don't get the hype." 😂😆 Sure, 99% of the Superblast community is wrong, and only you are right. You are probably slow af. 🙄 Prime X Strung's are 🗑. 🤡🤡🤡

@jemnas9830 2 күн бұрын

So expensive though

@paulmulks 2 күн бұрын

@jemnas9830 Especially when you have a trainer addiction like me 😂

@jemnas9830 Күн бұрын

@@paulmulks its a hard healthy expensive habit to break when new better shoes are coming in every quarter, and there are these discounts sale you cant resist it man. Lol!

@Ghimlioak 3 ай бұрын

I bought the Glycerin Max recently. I tested them yesterday and push a little bit the pace at 4’38 during 3mn and 3 times. Yes there are heavy for my size 11,5 but it was really a pleasure to run fast in them. Off course it is not the purpose but it was fun. I will not run a half marathon in them at this pace for sure but for short intervals during a long run I think it can do the job if you have strong legs 😊

@jefreywith1f924 3 ай бұрын

Apples to Oranges! The Brooks Glycerin Max has an EVA base foam where the Asics Superblast 2 has a Peba base foam. Peba base foams, unlike EVA base foams, are more resistant to different temp. changes. The Glycerin Max midsole will get soft during really hot temperatures and become firmer at really cold temperatures. The midsole of Superblast 2 will maintain its properties across a range of temperatures. Don't know about the durability as far as cushion and energy return of the Glycerin Max over its lifespan but people have said they've gotten as much as 600 mi. out of the Superblast 2. Asics will also give you discount if you sign up for their free membership program. That will put the shoe at $180 which makes this shoe a no brainer imo.

@Alexanderhamilton87 Ай бұрын

Still 25% military discount on asics Thank u asics

@FrazCollett-Gorton 3 ай бұрын

Hey Emily. Another excellent review! 👌🏼 Looking forward to your opinions on the New Balance More v5 versus the Brooks Glycerin Max. For my money, they’re the two best easy/slow/recovery run shoes out there. Have a good week! 🏃🏻‍♀️‍➡️

@ValentinG23 3 ай бұрын

I love the way the asics look , i run in the novablast 3 and i got 2 pairs for 150 $ this year !!

@correpezao48 3 ай бұрын

Amazing battle😍💪🏾😎

@TheBsheep 3 ай бұрын

I just received my Glycerin max last week and I sent it back the next day. Albeit, it's a very plush and comfortable shoe but it's a little "too much" shoe for me. I'm a size 12 in men so IT WAS HUMONGOUS !! lol

@scherry2900 3 ай бұрын

If you don't want to go fast than Glycerin Max is great (recovery and long run). But for me its closer to the More V5 than the Superblast 2 and from this perspective it is far to expensive!

@carcorze 2 ай бұрын

I have both…. I think im loving the Glycerin Max more… still deciding

@jonesyeung7005 2 ай бұрын

My 10k time is 43mins, half marathon is 100mins. I tried both of them. Both are very very good shoes. Glycerin Max is more suitable for Easy run and LSD. I can use it comfortably within 4:50 to 6:30 speed. It is super comfortable but with reasonably ‘nice’ response. Superblast 2 is a bit ‘hard’ and the foam is very responsive. I can use it from 4:00 to 5:45 speed range. If you want a super easy run, superblast is too “responsive” to it.

@FeollaMathias-u4x 12 күн бұрын

Don’t you think the heel of brooks is delicate , like if the foam gets pricked by anything; will it not tear apart

@OIP_1 3 ай бұрын

i've got the SB2 and enjoy them for long runs at all paces, tried on the glycerin max today as i want a strictly easy/slow run max cushion shoe. i just struggle to justify the glycerin max price and not sure how the comfort and cushioning holds up when actually running. they were super comfortable just bouncing around when trying them on, almost bought them on the spot.

@rizalfauzi8395 3 ай бұрын

Superblast for me, it is do it all shoes (easy days, tempo, long rung, even race day). One thing superblast v1&v2 that others didnt had its the stability. But i think superblast is not intended for recovery session.

@Feanaro5503 3 ай бұрын

The Glycerin max fit weird on me. Felt like my heel was gonna pop out

@Ekim2411 3 ай бұрын

I have the superblast 2. I love it so far. It’s comfy and fast. I want to try the glycerin max

@staxx7753 3 ай бұрын

im lovein my superblast 2's , havnt tried the brooks yet , hope your doing well🙂

@chinitopogi7511 3 ай бұрын

waiting for your review about the Adizero EVO SL

@TooBeaucoup Ай бұрын

I have both and I use the glycerine max way more. The superblast feels clunky at easy pace. It's awesome at half and marathon pace but that's about it. The glycerine max can almost go down to half marathon pace. That's impressive for a heavier shoe.

@vegasteam7785 3 ай бұрын

Let’s go with the superblast all day everyday. Better foam better performance and more versatility. You can comfortably run all paces in the SB. The next day you still have your legs ready to go again.

@ProCookin 3 ай бұрын

I really dislike the asics personally. The only shoe i got rid off after a few runs in the last few years. Usually i can make shoes work somehow, but the asics superblast 2 are just impossible to run in comfortably. Very frustrated by the fit. Asics should make a wider version.

@silvermandavid 3 ай бұрын

I *should* buy the one that is *impossible* to buy.

@jemnas9830 2 күн бұрын

Well its impossible to buy so how can you buy it? Lol. So i decided to buy that one also

@jumbotruster9165 Ай бұрын

What is recommended for over protonation

@mattkilloran 3 ай бұрын

Glycerin Max is a nice ride but it’s much heavier and the insole gave me blisters on the inside of my left foot so I returned them.

@tanton58 3 ай бұрын

which one would you run a marathon in?

@RunLikeHeller 3 ай бұрын

SuperBlast

@kypkyp17 2 ай бұрын

Hi! I wander..Is there any trade off for the lighter waight of SUPER BLAST 2 in comparison with the GLYCERIN MAX and other high stack shoes like this? Thanks!

@RunLikeHeller 2 ай бұрын

I think there can be, but it depends on what you’re using it for. If you’re using either shoe for long slower distance runs then it won’t really matter

@kypkyp17 2 ай бұрын

@RunLikeHeller Ok let's change the question a little bit...Is Superblast 2 as good as Glycerin max for slow,recovery runs? Does it have the same level.of comfort and tracton ?

@turcottedavid 3 ай бұрын

Superblast doesn’t feel great to me at slower easy paces (slower than 8:00/mile). Very stiff.

@Zurefiris 3 ай бұрын

Did you go Tts in both? Which pair would be more wide foot friendly

@RunLikeHeller 2 ай бұрын

Yes tts, probably glycerin max

@timothydickerson293 27 күн бұрын

I went with the Glycerin Max, since Asics does not care to make the Superblast in sizes above mens 13. Big footed runners are left in the dark at Asics.

@geko7843 3 ай бұрын

I’m waiting for the new Nike Invincible/ Vomero Plus

@josephtyrrell8894 3 ай бұрын

Which on for walking?

@RunLikeHeller 3 ай бұрын

Both are fantastic options! I might lean toward glycerin max

@tritwinsmom4024 3 ай бұрын

Does the Glycerin max foam remind you of the skechers hyper burst midsole material?

@RunLikeHeller 3 ай бұрын

A little yes!

@NikoSaario 3 ай бұрын

Which one is easier to get hold on in EU size 47? Asics makes jokes by not producing enough of superblasts.

@Coloss1.23 3 ай бұрын

Isn’t the glycerin max a lot heavier than the sb2?

@RunLikeHeller 3 ай бұрын

Yes I mention in review

@JDeezle21 3 ай бұрын

Puma MagMax ❤

@michaelcaricoo 3 ай бұрын

Superblast for sure. There's nothing wrong with the Glycerin Max but for the price I want it to be able to do more than just slower stuff. At Chicago there were plenty of people running in the superblast, so you can even take it for races if you want

@pbnotj1 3 ай бұрын

I recently got sb2 agree 👍

@B1gC4st 3 ай бұрын

Random comment, why do reviewers continue to call it rocker "technology" it's just a shape, right?

@RunLikeHeller 3 ай бұрын

I suppose yes, you’re right lol

@markysayo7354 Ай бұрын

Not a fan of a heavy shoes, so I go for Asics Superblast 2

@thetraveldrunk 3 ай бұрын

Superblast 2 ain’t available anywhere 😭.

@RunLikeHeller 3 ай бұрын

Ugh nooo

@therunophil 3 ай бұрын

Superblast all day long. Just did a long run in the SB2, partially at marathon pace, felt great. Just like the easy run I did this week in the SB1, which has done more than 700 km. If I was looking for a pure easy shoe Brooks may be a contender, but the versatility, durability and awesomeness of the SB currently has no match out there. And Brooks, its great what you experiment with the variable density foam, size specific plates etc, but you'll never get a supershoe without a true superfoam.

@tkwasik 3 ай бұрын

Both are expensive trainers, but SB2 at least have tone of versatility, you can do everything from everyday base training to even marathon racing - its overhyped imo but hype has its merits here... and i have 2 pairs personaly SB and SB2 Glyc max has only one use case - which makes it massevly overpriced offering - plenty of other choices well priced to compete with, however brooks marketing dep managed to hype this release somehow - kudos to them, but hype will die out as soon as brooks marketing money dry out and no influencer will ever talk about it - just my opinion....

@EmmanuelMokdad 3 ай бұрын

Nice review . Have you tried the puma magmax nitro ? It is also a great long run shoe super bouncy and comfortable, and the grip is awesome

@RunLikeHeller 3 ай бұрын

I haven’t but I want to!

@ssos1786 4 күн бұрын

솔직히슈블2좋음. 스택높은데 쿠션과 안정성도 좋고 경쟁작들과 가격도 크게 튀지얺음. 무엇보다 다 대등하다 치고 수퍼폼+ 경량. 살 수 있다면 슈퍼블라스트2사는게 맞다고 생각함. 튼튼함 600키로 째 신고있는데 아직 멀쩡함

@berthein5476 3 ай бұрын

Easy answer. Superblast 2. Like the answer is : 1. Find a superblast 2. 2. Look at the sketchy sides to find a superblast 2 3. If you cant find a sb2 try to find a superblast 1 4. Glycerin max

@berthein5476 3 ай бұрын

Actually go look at the online retailers for a discounted prime strung x2 first.