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Maximalist running shoe reviews

324 shoes reviewed

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  1. Diadora Frequenza 2
    New
    87
    Great
    Diadora Frequenza 2
    Any color
    Diadora Frequenza 2 - Blue (181495D124)
    Diadora Frequenza 2 - Super White/Ferrari Red (181495C0369)
    Diadora Frequenza 2 - White/Maroon Banner (101181495)
    $180 $160
    Save 11%
    See on Shoebacca
  2. Salomon S/Lab Ultra Glide
    78
    Decent
    Salomon S/Lab Ultra Glide
    Any color
    Salomon S/Lab Ultra Glide - Red (L477012)
    Salomon S/Lab Ultra Glide - red (L492836)
    $250 $188
    Save 25%
    See on Backcountry
  3. Nike Zoom Fly 5
    80
    Good
    Nike Zoom Fly 5
    Any color
    Nike Zoom Fly 5 - Black/White (DM8968001)
    Nike Zoom Fly 5 - White/Bright Crimson/Light Orewood Brown (DM8968100)
    Nike Zoom Fly 5 - Oxygen Purple/Gridiron/Indigo Haze (DM8968500)
    Nike Zoom Fly 5 - White/Black (DZ2769101)
    Nike Zoom Fly 5 - COBALT BLISS/WHITE/ASHEN SLATE (DM8968401)
    $160 $99
    Save 38%
    See on KICKS CREW
  4. KURU Atom 2
    86
    Good
    KURU Atom 2
    $169
    See on KURU Footwear
  5. On Cloudsurfer 7
    86
    Good
    On Cloudsurfer 7
    $174
    See on Amazon
  6. ASICS Dynablast 3
    85
    Good
    ASICS Dynablast 3
    $100
    See on Amazon
  7. ASICS Magic Speed 3
    91
    Superb
    ASICS Magic Speed 3
    $160 $114
    Save 29%
    See on KICKS CREW
  8. Brooks Launch GTS 10
    84
    Good
    Brooks Launch GTS 10
    $130
    See on Amazon
  9. Mizuno Wave Rider 25
    90
    Superb
    Mizuno Wave Rider 25
    $135 $105
    Save 22%
    See on eBay
  10. Hoka Carbon X 3
    82
    Good
    Hoka Carbon X 3
    $355
    See on Amazon
  11. Nike Renew Ride 3
    75
    Bad
    Nike Renew Ride 3
    $80
    See on Amazon
  12. Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 PB
    90
    Superb
    Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 PB
    $250 $168
    Save 33%
    See on eBay
  13. Kailas Fuga EX 3
    86
    Good
    Kailas Fuga EX 3
    $174
    See on Amazon
  14. Salomon S/Lab Spectur
    81
    Good
    Salomon S/Lab Spectur
    $220
    See on Fleet Feet
  15. KURU Triple Max Ion
    87
    Great
    KURU Triple Max Ion
    $189
    See on KURU Footwear
  16. Skechers Aero Tempo
    New
    77
    Decent
    Skechers Aero Tempo
    $165
    See on Running Warehouse
  17. ASICS S4+ Yogiri
    New
    86
    Good
    ASICS S4+ Yogiri
    $200
    See on Running Warehouse
  18. Kailas Fuga EX BOA
    88
    Great
    Kailas Fuga EX BOA
    $188
    See on Amazon
  19. Brooks Divide 5 GTX
    78
    Decent
    Brooks Divide 5 GTX
    $140 $99
    Save 29%
    See on eBay
  20. Salomon Spectur 2
    79
    Good
    Salomon Spectur 2
    $170 $105
    Save 38%
    See on eBay
  21. Nike Renew Ride 2
    76
    Bad
    Nike Renew Ride 2
    $100
    See on Amazon
  22. Skechers Max Cushioning Elite
    82
    Good
    Skechers Max Cushioning Elite
    $106
    See on KICKS CREW
  23. ASICS Magic Speed 2
    89
    Great
    ASICS Magic Speed 2
    $167
    See on KICKS CREW
  24. ASICS Gel Nimbus 24
    88
    Great
    ASICS Gel Nimbus 24
    $319
    See on KICKS CREW
  25. HOKA Cielo X1 2.0
    89
    Great
    HOKA Cielo X1 2.0
    $275 $160
    Save 42%
    See on Amazon
  26. Salomon Supercross 4
    85
    Good
    Salomon Supercross 4
    $248
    See on KICKS CREW
  27. Salomon S/Lab Ultra
    82
    Good
    Salomon S/Lab Ultra
    $240
    See on eBay
  28. PUMA Fast-R Nitro Elite 2
    81
    Good
    PUMA Fast-R Nitro Elite 2
    $260 $140
    Save 46%
    See on Amazon
  29. HOKA Cielo X1 3.0
    New
    N/A
    Not enough reviews yet
    HOKA Cielo X1 3.0
    $275
    See on Hoka
  30. Skechers Max Cushioning Elite 2.0
    84
    Good
    Skechers Max Cushioning Elite 2.0
    $100 $90
    Save 10%
    See on Amazon

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Running shoes are getting bigger and higher and this collection of maximalist running shoe reviews is here to prove it. In the lab, we have precisely measured the stack height of each shoe, along with its weight and midsole softness. Because of this, it is easy to look for the maximalist running shoes that are great for racing, for overpronators, or that are extremely breathable and trail-ready!