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
Among 865 listed shoes, this is a heavier Max Cushion
- Weight
- 306.2g
- Of 811 known values: 689 lower, 2 equal, 120 higher. The marker uses the midpoint of equal values.
- heavierUpper 15%, including ties / average +39g
- Drop
- 6mm
- Of 815 known values: 221 lower, 156 equal, 438 higher. The marker uses the midpoint of equal values.
- Standard36.7th percentile (tie midpoint) / average -0.8mm
- Stack height (heel/forefoot)
- -
- Not registered
- Carbon plate
- No
- 83% of 786 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.
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Weight
This shoe 306.2g·registered average 267g (811 shoes)
Drop
This shoe 6mm·registered average 6.8mm (815 shoes)
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