Defyance Max
The Defyance Max is a high-cushion road shoe for daily runs, walking, orthotics, and everyday wear. Nitrogen-infused DNA LOFT v2 softens underfoot pressure, while the 6 mm offset and GlideRoll Rocker assist movement from landing to toe-off. Its breathable mesh upper adds structure and holds the foot securely, with recycled materials making up 61.4% of the upper by weight.
- Intended uses:
- Daily, Walking
Specs
- Weight
- 306.2g
- Of 930 known values: 778 lower, 2 equal, 150 higher. The marker uses the midpoint of equal values.
- heavierUpper 16.3%, including ties / average +38g
- Drop
- 6mm
- Of 939 known values: 265 lower, 172 equal, 502 higher. The marker uses the midpoint of equal values.
- Standard37.4th percentile (tie midpoint) / average -0.8mm
- Stack (heel/forefoot)
- -
- Not registered
- Carbon plate
- No
- 83% of 850 known models have no carbon plates
- Midsole
- DNA LOFT v2
- Outsole
- -
- Not registered
- Reference price
- $120
- US price
Weight measurement and plate details
- Weight note
- Brooks US official men's Defyance Max page confirms 10.8oz / 306.2g. A Japan-market weight listing was not confirmed.
- Plate note
- The exact Brooks US construction specification covers DNA LOFT v2 cushioning, GlideRoll Rocker geometry, and the mesh upper without identifying any carbon structure, so this model is classified as not carbon-plated. GlideRoll Rocker is sole geometry.
Prices and release dates by market
1 market is registered. Values are shown as published for each market: no currency conversion and no guessed days or months. Reference prices are not current shop prices.
| Market | Reference price | Release |
|---|---|---|
| United StatesUS | $120Shown above | 2025-09-25Shown above |
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Weight
This shoe 306.2gregistered average 268g (930 shoes)
Drop
This shoe 6mmregistered average 6.8mm (939 shoes)
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