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You would think the Ghost Max would have undergone some notable changes by now. You would be wrong. Because after three years and four editions, what you have in the latest iteration isn’t too far off from the original. It’s got practically the same midsole, weight, and stack height as the OG. That begs the question, what’s new?
Let’s be honest: the first edition of a running shoe usually blows. That’s just shoe science. I mean, think about it: there haven’t yet been a dozen updates of minuscule changes that totally improve how the shoe performs. Just look at how far the original Brooks Ghost has come! Totally. Find out why the Ellipse is the rare exception to the rule, in this New Balance Ellipse review.
After a largely underwhelming fifth version, the carbon-plated super-trainer returns with a lighter weight, increased stack height, and updated midsole. Do these updates translate to a ride that better resembles a racing shoe?
Notice anything different about the shoe name? Say goodbye to Fresh Foam X! New Balance finally replaces outdated Fresh Foam X with a supercritical Infinion—which sounds less like a midsole and more like an underwhelming Christopher Nolan film. But are the updates enough to upgrade the daily trainer to another level?
Boasting a massive 55/5/45.5 mm stack height and Air Zoom units, the Premium is the latest edition in the beloved max cushioned Vomero line. Is the tallest stacked shoe in the game all hype, or does it deliver?
The Flex is the latest addition to the Glycerin lineup, joining the likes of the Glycerin Max, Glycerin GTS, the standard Glycerin, and the Glycerin Pro. Find out how it stacks up against the other Glycerins (Glycerini?. Oh, and I made up the Glycerin Pro.