Brooks Glycerin Max vs Glycerin 21: Big new Brooks max cushioned shoes compared

I need a max off between the Ghost Max 2 and the Glycerin Max. Considering getting either of these as my go-to shoe as a 6'4 225 lbs runner. Though the Saucony Hurricane 24 and New Balance More V5 also have my curiousity.

Confused now with Brooks Ghost & Ghost Max as well. Can’t believe they can continue to manufacture and offer both max and normal versions of Ghost & Glycerin in already crowded market commercially?

I have brooks glycerin and as a bigger runner it seemed good at first but I’m dissatisfied with how fast the forefoot compressed flattened out and lost its protection. I wound say it died at 100 miles . As a 200 lbs runner I often have to replace shoes just for midsole compression reasons at 300 miles but this was much too fast. Used as walking shoe as heel is cushioned enough and upper and outsole had tons of life left. But feel like it was a disappointment .

Don'tbuy the brooks Glycerin Max. I walked for about 1hr 50 minutes n the bottom of both my feet started hurting after 1 hour. I tried it again another day n something wasn't right with this shoe. The foam is too soft n is not suitable for long walks. I don't have this problem with my Hoka Bondi 8 n Skyward X.

How have you all been lacing up the Glycerin Max?
I’ve tried it on release in my usual size, returned it after developing a quarter sized blister, now using a half a size up and it is still creating a significantly painful hotspot on the part of my midfoot closest to the thumb of my foot, before the arch, had this same problem with The More V5.
I have never needed a wide version of a shoe, always been able to run in standard width, this has been really bothering me as I really enjoy the performance of The Glycerin Max and the comfort of the More V5 but the sidewalls destroy my feet. I’ve used tape, bodyglide, you name it. Any suggestions would be super appreciated, long time viewer of the channel!