“Asics are known for their reliability and durability ... easy runs as well as it can handle race day,” says Mateo. The Glideride is a solid choice for half-marathon enthusiasts.

Asics has a lot of max-cushion shoes in its lineup, but not all of them have that max-cushion feel. The Glideride Max does, though—running in it, you can feel that you have a little more between ...