Here it is, ASICS GlideRide - a consumer-friendly version of the truly innovative ASICS MetaRide, a result of more than two years of R&D from the famous Japanese brand. Hard to argue, they loo stunning and eye-catching, especially with that extremely high stack of roughly 30mm at the heel and 25mm at the forepart. The shoe upper is made of a breathable fabric, it looks and feels quite strong and solid -- the brand is well-known for producing a quality mesh, and this pair doesn’t seem to disappoint. The outsole is basically just a thin layer of rubber, implemented in a way of a band that goes on the left & right parts. It feels extremely thin, especially for the long-distance running shoe and I would just hope it lasts long enough. To figure out how these shoes actually perform on the road, I made two separate tests in them. For the first one, I made a couple of 400m sprint reps. Of course, they still stay on the heavy side, but they don’t feel anyhow bulky or huge. It can take some time to get used to the high profile of 3cm, but 70-75sec per 400m is perfectly doable. For another test, I took them for a longer run, and in the 20K I was aiming for a negative split as I usually do, also doing some occasional sprints in between. Running with GlideRide feels very smooth from the beginning, they don’t feel big or bulky at all. Compared to the speed strides, this extra weight is not so noticeable. Interestingly, because of the high profile & lifted forepart, the shoe facilitates the rolling motion, so the ankles now need to flex less, which typically means you save more energy in the muscles. This should be especially valuable for the longer runs like half or full marathons and beyond. The only remaining concern would be an extra weight to carry. In the end, I've got generally a positive impression from the shoes, and still wear them in day to day runs. Simply put, ASICS GlideRide is your comfy mileage builder that also saves you some energy on the longer run. #asics #glideride #asicsglideride #shoesreview #runningshoes #running #review #trainers #fab #fullstackme As always, check out my blog for the complete detailed review. (at Oxford, Oxfordshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7tv1ufjmao/?igshid=1uq8ykup8mvw2
