One of the longest-running shoes (pun-intended) returns for its 22nd edition, with one very big update. But does the new midsole foam elevate the Glycerin, or is it more of the “same old, same old”?

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One of the longest-running shoes (pun-intended) returns for its 22nd edition, with one very big update. But does the new midsole foam elevate the Glycerin, or is it more of the “same old, same old”?
My first foray into one of ASICS’ flagship pairs wasn’t until the 25th edition; it was love at first run. At the time, I had never run in such a comfy shoe, both underfoot and with its super-cozy upper. The shoe was a pleasure to run in, and pampered my tired legs during marathon training. But the pair fell out of favor, as more and more max cushion offerings entered the fray over the past couple years. Now that it’s back on my radar—and feet—after a brief hiatus, how has the ride of this max cushion shoe aged?
The Brooks Ghost Max 2 features an upgraded DNA LOFT v3 midsole and a noticeable uptick in weight; how does the max cushion shoe stack up to the first version? I put the pair to the test and outline where it fits in Brooks’ lineup.
Recently, HOKA shoes like the Clifton and Bondi have transcended the running space to become popular lifestyle shoes. But it’s clear HOKA is positioning the Skyflow as a pair for runners. It’s described by HOKA as a shoe designed to “elevate your daily running practice, and a shoe that “redefines the idea of daily driver.”
If that wasn’t enough evidence, HOKA’s product line manager describes it as a “run-specialty specific model you can only get at run specialty stores.” You hear that, walkers?! Find another shoe to stroll in, lazy sloths!
Typically, the second version of a running shoe is as mundane as completing TPS Reports. There are rarely any significant updates from the first edition. Companies feel compelled to release an update every year, because…money, whether or not they’re actually ready to update the shoe. That’s why it’s usually just a worthless modification to the outsole, or a slight change to the upper. But not with the second version of the Hyperion Max. Find out why it’s quite the opposite, in this Brooks Hyperion Max 2 review.
With the addition of Saucony’s PWRRUN PB (PEBA) foam, the Triumph 22 is one of the most anticipated shoes of the year. But did the pair meet my lofty expectations through the first 60 miles?