Built from a simple brief: deliver all the benefits of max cushion shoes without the aesthetic baggage. The Ryder delivers true long-run protection tucked into a surprisingly sleek profile. Featuring one of the largest drop-in midsoles in running, a 25mm supercritical ATPU slab sits directly underfoot, providing immediate bounce within a streamlined, minimalist silhouette.

Max cushioned trainers feel great, but Tracksmith finds all that softness comes at the expense of stability. The Ryder’s drop-in midsole lowers the center of gravity and works in concert with a supercritical stabilizing chassis, refined rocker geometry, and a more accommodating last to better guide the stride. The result? Max protection without the wobble.

Even with a 45mm/37.5mm stack and a full supercritical system, the Ryder comes in at just 9.5 ounces. A lightweight net-mesh outsole and efficient construction keep the shoe fast and durable. It allows you to continue training the engine while giving the legs a bit of a rest.

Product Highlights

• A REIMAGINED SILHOUETTE - Promising high-mileage comfort, the innovative drop-in construction nests the cushioning within the upper, creating a uniquely integrated ride. The result is exceptional softness, immediate bounce, and a one-of-a-kind underfoot feel that traditional constructions simply can’t replicate.
• A DIFFERENT KIND OF CUSHIONING - The Ryder’s can’t-wait-to-do-it-again ride begins with its drop-in construction. Instead of sitting beneath the foot, 25mm of supercritical ATPU foam sits directly inside the upper, creating an immediate connection to the cushioning. The result is a uniquely soft and lively sensation, more akin to standing in the foam than on top of it. It’s the largest drop-in midsole in running, built from one of the industry’s highest-performing foams with more than 85% energy return. All in, Ryder’s comfort and rebound feel distinctly different from conventional max-cushion designs.
• MORE BOUNCE, LESS BULK - Despite a 45mm/37.5mm stack and a full supercritical system, the Ryder comes in at just 9.5 ounces. A lightweight net-mesh outsole and efficient construction keep the shoe fast and durable. It allows you to continue training the engine while giving the legs a bit of a rest.
• COMFORT WITHOUT COMPROMISE - Max cushioning often asks runners to trade support for softness. The Ryder takes a different approach. A broad platform, accommodating fit, and supercritical stabilizing chassis work together to create a more supportive ride, while the responsive drop-in midsole delivers the lively bounce that keeps legs feeling fresh over long distances.
• Ultra-responsive 25mm thick Supercritical ATPU drop-in cushioning (85% resiliency).
• Rockered midsole designed for a smooth transition.
• High-mileage rubber net mesh outsole.
• Engineered woven upper, with functional zoning.
• Suede stabilizing overlays keep the foot centered over the footbed.
• Engineered knit tongue with integrated padding.