Created in Kobe and tested on the unforgiving Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, the latest release from the Japanese brand has been years in the making. The result, says ASICS, is that the Glideride has taken existing, category-leading Guidesole technology a step forward. While providing maximum energy saving, it is lighter, with a less extreme curve and seven per cent more cushioning than before, providing ultimate comfort and an effortless ride.