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Hoka Mach X

89

Great

Out of stock in all 39 shops
Nike ZoomX Invincible Run

89

Great

Out of stock in all 39 shops
ASICS GlideRide 3

90

Great

Out of stock in all 39 shops
KURU Atom 2
New

86

Good

Out of stock in all 39 shops
Salomon XA Pro 3D V8

89

Great

Out of stock in all 39 shops
Hoka Gaviota 3

87

Great

Out of stock in all 39 shops
KURU Triple Max Ion
New

87

Great

Out of stock in all 39 shops
Kailas Fuga EX 3
New

87

Great

Out of stock in all 39 shops
Kailas Fuga EX Pro
New

85

Good

Out of stock in all 39 shops
Kailas Fuga DU

83

Good

Out of stock in all 39 shops
Kailas Fuga EX 2

85

Good

Out of stock in all 39 shops
Kailas Fuga Elite 2

83

Good

Out of stock in all 39 shops
Kailas Phantom 3.0

90

Great

Out of stock in all 39 shops
TYR Maverick V1 Runner
New

83

Good

Out of stock in all 39 shops

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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!