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Maximalist running shoe reviews

331 shoes reviewed

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  1. Salomon Aero Glide 2
    92
    Superb
    Salomon Aero Glide 2
    Any color
    Salomon Aero Glide 2 - variations (L474270)
    $160
    See on Fleet Feet
  2. KEEN Seek
    78
    Decent
    KEEN Seek
    Any color
    KEEN Seek - Safari/Black (1032314)
    KEEN Seek - Multi (1031472)
    KEEN Seek - Black/Sunset Sand (1031331)
    KEEN Seek - Willowherb/Orange Peel (1031473)
    KEEN Seek - Black/Magnet (1032317)
    $185
    See on KEEN Footwear
  3. Nike ZoomX Invincible Run Flyknit 2
    85
    Good
    Nike ZoomX Invincible Run Flyknit 2
    $180 $75
    Save 58%
    See on eBay
  4. ASICS Dynablast 3
    86
    Great
    ASICS Dynablast 3
    $100 $86
    Save 14%
    See on Amazon
  5. Mizuno Wave Inspire 22
    New
    72
    Bad
    Mizuno Wave Inspire 22
    $140
    See on Amazon
  6. Nike Alphafly 2
    83
    Good
    Nike Alphafly 2
    $319
    See on Amazon
  7. PUMA ForeverRun Nitro 2
    77
    Decent
    PUMA ForeverRun Nitro 2
    $145
    See on Shoebacca
  8. Brooks Glycerin GTS 20
    89
    Great
    Brooks Glycerin GTS 20
    $160 $110
    Save 31%
    See on eBay
  9. Nike Renew Ride 3
    75
    Bad
    Nike Renew Ride 3
    $80 $69
    Save 14%
    See on Amazon
  10. Hylo Axis
    New
    89
    Great
    Hylo Axis
    $175
    See on Fleet Feet
  11. Under Armour Infinite Elite 2
    88
    Great
    Under Armour Infinite Elite 2
    $160
    See on Shoebacca
  12. Nike Zoom Fly 5
    78
    Decent
    Nike Zoom Fly 5
    $160 $100
    Save 38%
    See on eBay
  13. Teva Hurricane Trailsetter
    New
    90
    Superb
    Teva Hurricane Trailsetter
    $135
    See on REI
  14. ASICS Gel Excite 8
    83
    Good
    ASICS Gel Excite 8
    $99
    See on Amazon
  15. The North Face Vectiv Enduris 3
    90
    Superb
    The North Face Vectiv Enduris 3
    $150 $102
    Save 32%
    See on eBay
  16. Kailas Fuga EX 3
    88
    Great
    Kailas Fuga EX 3
    $174
    See on Amazon
  17. Skechers Max Cushioning Elite
    82
    Good
    Skechers Max Cushioning Elite
    $90 $70
    Save 22%
    See on eBay
  18. Nike Winflo 11 GTX
    85
    Good
    Nike Winflo 11 GTX
    $187
    See on Amazon
  19. Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 PB
    89
    Great
    Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 PB
    $250 $166
    Save 34%
    See on eBay
  20. Mizuno Wave Inspire 19
    89
    Great
    Mizuno Wave Inspire 19
    $140
    See on Mizuno
  21. Salomon S/Lab Spectur
    82
    Good
    Salomon S/Lab Spectur
    $220
    See on Fleet Feet
  22. Hoka Carbon X 3
    81
    Good
    Hoka Carbon X 3
    $356
    See on Amazon
  23. Under Armour Velociti Elite 2
    79
    Good
    Under Armour Velociti Elite 2
    $245
    See on Under Armour
  24. Skechers Aero Tempo
    78
    Decent
    Skechers Aero Tempo
    $165
    See on Running Warehouse
  25. Salomon S/Lab Ultra Glide
    77
    Decent
    Salomon S/Lab Ultra Glide
    $250 $188
    Save 25%
    See on Running Warehouse
  26. ASICS S4+ Yogiri
    89
    Great
    ASICS S4+ Yogiri
    $200
    See on Running Warehouse
  27. HOKA Cielo X1 3.0
    New
    74
    Bad
    HOKA Cielo X1 3.0
    $275
    See on Hoka
  28. Nike Pegasus Trail 3
    89
    Great
    Nike Pegasus Trail 3
    $140
    See on eBay
  29. Salomon Spectur 2
    79
    Good
    Salomon Spectur 2
    $170 $105
    Save 38%
    See on eBay
  30. New Balance Fresh Foam X Garoe v2
    72
    Bad
    New Balance Fresh Foam X Garoe v2
    $110 $90
    Save 18%
    See on eBay

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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!