Maximalist running shoe reviews

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Salomon S/Lab Ultra Glide

78

Decent

Any color

$250

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ASICS Gel Cumulus 23

89

Great

$120

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ASICS Superblast

92

Superb

$409

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Skechers Max Cushioning Elite

82

Good

$86

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Salomon Spectur 2
New

81

Good

$170 $105

Save 38%

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ASICS S4+ Yogiri
New

82

Good

$200

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Nike Renew Ride 2

75

Bad

$100

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Inov8 Trailfly Max
New

69

Bad

$170

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ASICS Magic Speed 2

89

Great

$171

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HOKA Cielo X1 2.0

89

Great

$275 $178

Save 35%

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Salomon Supercross 4

85

Good

$239

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Salomon S/Lab Ultra

82

Good

$240

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Brooks Divide 5 GTX
New

79

Good

$225

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PUMA Fast-R Nitro Elite 2

81

Good

$260 $145

Save 44%

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Kailas Fuga EX BOA

88

Great

$271

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Saucony Endorphin Pro+

91

Superb

Out of stock in all 41 shops
ASICS Trabuco Max 3

90

Great

Out of stock in all 41 shops
New Balance Fresh Foam X Garoe v2
New

90

Great

Out of stock in all 41 shops
Brooks Glycerin GTS 20

90

Great

Out of stock in all 41 shops
Nike ZoomX Invincible Run

89

Great

Out of stock in all 41 shops
Brooks Aurora-BL

90

Great

Out of stock in all 41 shops
Hoka Tecton X 2

88

Great

Out of stock in all 41 shops
ASICS Novablast 2

89

Great

Out of stock in all 41 shops
ASICS GlideRide 3

90

Great

Out of stock in all 41 shops
Salomon XA Pro 3D V8

89

Great

Out of stock in all 41 shops
Hoka Gaviota 3

87

Great

Out of stock in all 41 shops
Kailas Fuga EX 3

85

Good

Out of stock in all 41 shops
TYR Maverick V1 Runner

83

Good

Out of stock in all 41 shops
Kailas Fuga YAO

90

Great

Out of stock in all 41 shops
Kailas Fuga EX Pro

81

Good

Out of stock in all 41 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!