Side by side comparison: Brooks Glycerin Max 2 vs New Balance Fresh Foam X More v6

Product Judgment

7.2

Solid

released 2026

Price Judgment

~$200$142$130$106$95

Unjustified

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 9Energy Return: 5Stability: 5Durability: 9Fun to Ride: 5

Run Fitness

Daily: 7Long: 6Tempo: 3Race: 2Recovery: 9

Pros & Cons

Outstanding comfort
Highly durable build
Smooth transitions
Heavy and cumbersome
Less responsive than rivals
Potential instability

Specs

Best for5:45-7:30 min/km
Drop6 mm
Stack45 mm heel / 39 mm forefoot
Weight340 g
Terrainroad
Widthwide
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Ultra-plush max-cushion trainer prioritizing comfort and durability, but heavy and less lively than rivals.

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Product Judgment

8.2

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$160$209$191$156$139

Reasonable

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 9Energy Return: 6Stability: 8Durability: 8Fun to Ride: 6

Run Fitness

Daily: 8Long: 9Tempo: 4Race: 3Recovery: 10

Pros & Cons

Outstanding comfort
Stable max-stack platform
Smooth rocker transitions
Heavy and bulky
Warm upper
Limited responsiveness

Specs

Best for5:45-7:30 min/km
Drop4 mm
Stack44 mm heel / 40 mm forefoot
Weight309 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Max-cushioned trainer excelling at comfort and stability for easy and recovery runs.

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