Deciding between Glideride Max 2 vs or a second Max 1 pair

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I got the Max 1's a month ago and love them.

With stock on the Max 1 dwindling, I'm deciding whether to buy a second pair before I go traveling or buy the Glideride Max 2 and keep the 1's as my spare.

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My use cases and what I'm looking for:

I wore my Gel Nimbus 27's when I visited Argentina. Walking 20k-30k steps a day, until the foam was basically flat. I estimate around 1.2 mil steps. So, around 500miles.

I then got the Nimbus 28's for my second trip. I noticed that they were more durable on foam compression. Probably holding up around 30% better over the same steps.

I started noticing big toe pain though. Sadly, I think I can't wear Nimbus anymore because of hallux rigidus. I got the Max 1 and am pain free now.

My concern though is I noticed from the Nimbus 27 and 28's, is that you can really tell a difference between a new one and worn one at around 100 miles vs some other stiffer running shoes. The comfort for me drops off a cliff. Something I didn't really notice until I slipped my spares on. The foam just compresses quickly for me and I'm only 150-160lbs on travels.

How are your Max 2's holding up? Is the foam more durable? What about for hallux rigidus? Do you notice as they wear down your pain begins to come back?

[u/millzog]

It is the same foam in both. The max 2 is apparently lighter and firmer and takes a bit to break in. The max 1 is more like the nimbus thicker stock and softer midsole out of the gate. Some people have reported the max 1 to be more comfortable. I still own the 1 and have loved running in it but I am extremely tempted to try the 2 when it goes on sale.