
In 2019, Asics decided to come out of its traditional approach and prove a point in creating more energy-efficient shoes in competitive category for a reasonable price. Hence came the “Ride” series, starting from MetaRide, followed by GlideRide and the last but the most economical launch was the EvoRide. 

Although I’m an Asics fanboy, training in the second consecutive shoe from the brand, stay guaranteed for a neutral review.

##### What makes up Asics EvoRide 2?

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The Asics Evoride 2 is a neutral lightweight road running shoe. Although it could be tagged as a daily trainer, it is well suited for speedier workouts and mid-to-long runs. 

**Midsole**

The speed comes from its rocker design (Asics calls it Guidesole) which propels you forward with less effort. The Guidesole Technology here Asics’s fancy way of calling a rocker design, meant to offer a smooth transition through your ride. 

The curved 5mm drop one-piece midsole, although looks thick, is made of lower density FlyteFoam, which makes the shoe lighter and gives a softer feeling underfoot. Flytefoam is proprietary midsole technology from Asics. Asics claims Flytefoam based midsoles are 55% lighter compared to standard EVA based midsoles, and also offer better responsiveness.  

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**Stack Height**

With a height of 34mm at the heel and 29mm at the toe, it offers 5mm heel-to-toe drop, which probably is best suited for mid-foot and fore-foot strike runners. With 34mm stack height it offers decent cushioning for medium-long & long runs.

**Weight**

At 238g (in US size 9) it is on the lower side of weight distribution for cushioned neutral daily trainers. Comparable trainers in the same weight and cushioning are Saucony Axon & Ride, Nike AirZoom Winflo, and Adidas Solarglide. 

**Upper**

Upper is made of engineered mesh with multi-directional stretch for comfort and features many holes to make it more breathable. The Evoride 2 features a traditional lacing system with flat laces which goes well with the tongue to give a good lock. The heel counter is also sufficiently padded too. 

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**Outsole**

The outsole of the Evoride 2 has enough rubber to protect the heel and toe part of the midsole, while the rest of the midsole remains exposed. This would have been a design decision to keep the weight of the shoe on the lower side while keeping the __durability in check__ like a classic Asics trainer. 

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The [Evoide 2](https://shoegeeks.in/shoe/asics-evoride2-004010002/) currently priced at ₹9,999 (~₹7,999 in Amazon and Flipkart) on the Asics India website, might be cheaper and lighter among the ride series from Asics, faces stiff competition from [Saucony Axon](https://shoegeeks.in/shoe/saucony-axon-006011000/), which features a similar design and [Nike Pegasus 38](https://shoegeeks.in/shoe/nike-airzoompegasus38-002010038/), one of the best running shoe series.

##### Why did I consider this shoe?

The first edition of the Evoride, considering it was the cheapest one of all, was always in my cart but never really took off to the payment page. Perhaps I felt it didn’t look as sturdy as others from the series, but that was not the case for the Evoride 2. The festive season deals were of a double bonanza for what otherwise is relatively highly-priced. Compared to its predecessor which we couldn’t test and hence can’t compare, Evoride 2 reportedly features an overall revamp of upper, midsole and outsole. 

##### Ride In EvoRide 2

From about clocking in approx 50kms, I can feel the propelling feel right from the time you tie up your laces.  This is a fast shoe indeed!

The Evoide 2 takes a top spot and comes true to its USP when it comes to the ride. All the fancier technology in the specification does come true right from the time you are on your feet in the Evoride 2. The rocker design propels you forward even when you are standing. The first time I ran on these, meant to be a breakout run, it was a struggle for me to hold on to the pace of 6:00 min/km. My landing is noticeably midfoot, I could hit paces faster than 5:30 min/km very comfortably. 

The next run on these was on a race, the first on-road race around Mumbai since the pandemic. As much as I did not treat the run as a race, considering it was a rolling course, 10K PB was still comfortably achieved. 

The longest run done in the Evoride 2 was 18km so far, this is where I felt my legs were still fresh and was calling out to run more. Since the long run, I have also attempted speed intervals and tempo runs wearing this, and Evoride 2 are indeed made for speedier workouts. 

Overall, the Evoride 2 helps you pace up your speed workouts and conserve energy during your long runs. As much as the Evoride 2 feels like a Half Marathon or a 25K shoe, I won’t hesitate to take them for a marathon distance trusting the cushioning and the technology in the midsole. In contrast, Asics Glideride 2, meant for distances such as marathons, are both on the costlier and heavier side as compared to Evoride 2. 

**Fit & Comfort**

‘Asics and Fit’ do not always go hand in hand, but surprisingly that’s not the case with the Evoride 2. Although my shoe size, in general, is UK 7 (US 8), I had to downgrade to UK 6 for my previous trainer, Asics Dynaflyte 4. Although I was very sceptical while ordering UK 7 here, but boom, it fits true to size both in terms of length and width. It’s sturdy and you might have to loosen up the laces all the way till toe to put it on every time, but once locked, it hugs well and is pretty comfortable. The toe box is neither broad nor is narrow, and as someone with narrow feet, it is very comfortable. 

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**Breathability**

The upper is where you might start to feel a love and hate relationship with the Evoride 2. You would not feel any different if you have used any of the Asics shoes before, but they are generously padded more than the Nike Pegasus series for good reasons. The tongue is also padded a little more than expected, and this is where things get preferential. For someone who appreciated Pegasus 35 for the little overly padded tongue, this one comes as a blessing. While Asics genuinely made an attempt to make it more breathable, a lot of padding in the upper, tongue and heel counter makes it __still run warm__. 

**Stability**

Though it is a neutral trainer, the sturdiness of the midsole offers a pretty stable ride. 

**Road Grip**

From about clocking in approx 50kms, the rubber has barely seen any wide wear and tear.  While I couldn’t test it on a wet surface since we have entered (Mumbai’s) winter, the rubber of the outsole barely has any grip to hold you through your stride. You might have to be extra cautious while passing through the water stations in your upcoming races. Otherwise, a sufficiently thought-out sole for running on dry surfaces. 

If not for the Asics fanboy, [Saucony Axon (check out our review)](https://shoegeeks.in/review/saucony-axon-006011000/), a similar shoe by Saucony could have been my go-to, for being both cost-effective and more breathable than the Evoride 2. Evoride series might launch its 3rd edition pretty soon considering its popularity, and I do not anticipate any major changes, hence EvoRide 2 will continue to be a good buy for the coming year too.

##### Review Summary

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  title="PROS"
  pros={[
    "Lightweight",
    "Responsive throughout",
    "Sufficiently cushioned",
    "Durable",
    "True to size fit",
  ]}
/>

<ConsCard
  title="CONS"
  cons={[
    "Runs warm",
    "High priced to competition",
  ]}
/>

<InfoCard title="RECOMMENDATION">
Asics Evoride 2, although is a daily neutral trainer, it is well suited for speedy workouts like Speed Intervals, Tempo Runs and Fartlek Runs. You can also take it for your race-paced Long Runs since they are highly energy-efficient. 

For someone looking to use this as a rotation shoe, you can use this for all your speedy runs and long runs up to half marathon distance, and pair it with Asics Novablast, Nike Pegasus 38 or Brooks Ghost 14 for your Easy, Long, & Recovery Runs, and occasionally swipe it for Long Runs.

If you are looking for a comparable shoe of a different make, you can consider Saucony Axon since it’s competitively priced and is more breathable, much appreciated keeping in our mindset and warm weather. 
</InfoCard>


A well-cushioned lightweight shoe for speedier and energy-efficient runs, Asics EvoRide 2 can be the horse to help you clock your personal best.

Asics EvoRide 2 Review


If you are in a training block where clocking high mileage is the priority or running a hundred-day streak, a comfortably cushioned shoe is your ally.  Right from its inception, the Brooks Glycerin series is known for its soft cushioned, and comfortable ride. Glycerin series is one of the first running shoes to use gel pads to offer a softer ride. In its 18th edition, Brooks Glycerin 18 continues to uphold its original goal. 

Glycerin 18 is a well-cushioned, neutral, everyday running shoe that is built to last. It performs exceedingly well on easy, long runs, and even marathon-paced efforts.

##### What makes up Brooks Glycerin?

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**Midsole**

The Glycerin uses a full-length DNA LOFT midsole. DNA LOFT is a modern foam, a mix of EVA foam, rubber, and air. Air adds the softness and rubber brings durability to otherwise traditional EVA foam. First introduced in Glycerin 16, DNA LOFT is the softest foam among the foams offered by Brooks. It is heavier compared to DNA Flash (which is the lightest). So don’t expect it to be used for speed work or racing.  If you are looking for speed check out, DNA Flash foam, which is used in Brooks [Hyperion Tempo (check our review](https://shoegeeks.in/review/brooks-hyperiontempo-007006000/)).  

**Upper**

Upper is an engineered mesh, and is stretchy, and is highly breathable.

**Bottom sole**

Brooks has used a durable rubber outsole. This rubber offers an excellent grip on dry road surfaces. 

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**Stack Height**

With 31mm at the heel and 21m at the forefoot, the shoe offers a 10mm offset, which works very well for midfoot and heel strikers alike.

**Weight**

At 290g (in US size 9) it is on the median when it comes to neutral daily trainers.  The Nike Pegasus series also weighs around the same. 

##### Why did I consider this shoe?

My quest for a worthy successor to Ghost 13 ended with Glycerin18. **The right amount of cushioning, comfortable fit, and durability were my key asks **from the Ghost’s successor. All I wanted was a comfortable pair of daily trainers that I would predominantly use for my **easy, MAF** and **weekend long runs**. 

The Glycerin18 looked great; its design would offend no one. I read some rave reviews about how comfortable the Glycerin18 is and with Glycerin19 in the market now, there were some great discounts on offer so it was an easy decision to make. 

##### Ride In Glycerin

At the time of writing this review, I have clocked 100kms on the Glycerin. I have used it for the weekend long runs, easy and recovery runs.  These shoes are great for long slow distance runs, MAF sessions, short recovery runs, and marathon paced runs. At higher paces, the ride feels a tad squishy – it lacks the pop and feedback that a fresh pair of Pegasus offers. The build of the midsole prioritizes comfort and cushioning over energy return so I would not use them for any tempo or interval sessions. There is absolutely no feet fatigue at the end of a long run thanks to the supremely well-cushioned midsole and airy upper. 

##### Fit & Comfort

The fit is so great that you wonder whether the shoes are trying to adapt themselves to hug the feet once you wear them. With a wide toe box, your feet are going to be absolutely comfortable during long runs. There is absolutely no heel slippage or feet movement inside the shoe when you run. Right from the word go, they feel comfortable – I did a short treadmill run before taking them on a 21K long run and they behaved very well! 

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##### Stability

Glycerin 18 is a neutral road running shoe. It offers a degree of stability, that you can consider as a stable neutral trainer, but if you are in the market for high levels of stability (pronation control), you can give it a miss. 

##### Road Grip

The shoe offers great comfort and cushioning that you would expect from a premium daily trainer with superior grip and traction. I wore them for a 21K and ran in the rain -  on wet tarmac and slushy patches. At one point I had to make a quick maneuver to save myself from a reckless biker and the shoes held themselves nicely preventing a slip and fall.

##### Aesthetics

The Glycerin18 looks great; its design would offend no one. The shoe scores top marks for the look, especially in the red colorway that I have. The design is sleek and has a universal appeal; it does not look chunky like the Ghost. After the rainy day run where it gathered some dirt and mud on it, all I did was wipe it with a damp cloth and it was all good. 

Disclaimer: I am somewhat of a Brooks fanboy but this is as neutral a review as it gets :-).

##### Review Summary

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<ProsCard
  title="PROS"
  pros={[
    "Works great as a neutral daily trainer.",  
    "Plush ride without letting you lose the ground feel.",
    "Looks & fits great; wide toe box and no heel slip.",
    "Very durable and built to last.",
  ]}
/>

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  title="CONS"
  cons={[
    "The midsole is not as responsive as some of its competition.",
    "A bit on the heavier side, and not suitable for speedwork.",
    "Relatively expensive & availability.",
  ]}
/>

<InfoCard title="RECOMMENDATION">
 There is a lot going for this shoe – be it the comfortable ride, near-perfect fit, grip, and traction it offers, or the sheer good look.  Recommended for easy/ long runs. Can also be used for marathon-paced effort. However, this is definitely not a race day shoe so you’d need another pair for speedwork (I use Hyperion Tempo) and races (a carbon plated beauty, maybe?).  
</InfoCard>


A comfortable daily trainer for those long and easy runs

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Reviews

Asics EvoRide 2 Review

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