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Maximalist running shoe reviews

337 shoes reviewed

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  1. On Cloudsurfer 7
    86
    Great
    On Cloudsurfer 7
    $160 $149
    Save 7%
    See on Amazon
  2. On Cloudrunner 2 Waterproof
    70
    Bad
    On Cloudrunner 2 Waterproof
    Any color
    On Cloudrunner 2 Waterproof - White (3ME10153345)
    On Cloudrunner 2 Waterproof - Black (3WE10142130)
    On Cloudrunner 2 Waterproof - Grey (3ME10154285)
    $170 $160
    Save 6%
    See on Amazon
  3. Saucony Endorphin Pro 2
    90
    Superb
    Saucony Endorphin Pro 2
    Any color
    Saucony Endorphin Pro 2 - Royal/White (S2068730)
    Saucony Endorphin Pro 2 - Red/Volt/Black (S2068765)
    Saucony Endorphin Pro 2 - Blue Raz/Acid (S2068725)
    Saucony Endorphin Pro 2 - ViZigold/ViZired/Yellow (S1068716)
    $200 $130
    Save 35%
    See on eBay
  4. Adidas Hyperboost Edge
    New
    88
    Great
    Adidas Hyperboost Edge
    $200
    See on Dick's Sporting Goods
  5. Brooks Glycerin GTS 20
    89
    Great
    Brooks Glycerin GTS 20
    $160 $110
    Save 31%
    See on eBay
  6. Nike Pegasus Trail 3
    89
    Great
    Nike Pegasus Trail 3
    $130 $90
    Save 31%
    See on eBay
  7. HOKA Cielo X1 3.0
    New
    89
    Great
    HOKA Cielo X1 3.0
    $275
    See on Hoka
  8. ASICS Dynablast 3
    86
    Great
    ASICS Dynablast 3
    $100 $95
    Save 5%
    See on Amazon
  9. Hoka Cielo X1
    86
    Great
    Hoka Cielo X1
    $275 $170
    Save 38%
    See on eBay
  10. Under Armour Infinite Elite 2
    88
    Great
    Under Armour Infinite Elite 2
    $160
    See on Shoebacca
  11. Nike Zoom Fly 5
    78
    Decent
    Nike Zoom Fly 5
    $160 $100
    Save 38%
    See on eBay
  12. Hylo Axis
    New
    89
    Great
    Hylo Axis
    $175
    See on Fleet Feet
  13. Nike Renew Ride 3
    75
    Bad
    Nike Renew Ride 3
    $80 $74
    Save 8%
    See on Amazon
  14. ASICS Gel Excite 8
    83
    Good
    ASICS Gel Excite 8
    $105
    See on Amazon
  15. Brooks Launch GTS 10
    84
    Good
    Brooks Launch GTS 10
    $130
    See on Amazon
  16. The North Face Vectiv Enduris 3
    90
    Superb
    The North Face Vectiv Enduris 3
    $150 $102
    Save 32%
    See on eBay
  17. Nike Winflo 11 GTX
    85
    Good
    Nike Winflo 11 GTX
    $186
    See on Amazon
  18. Skechers Max Cushioning Elite
    82
    Good
    Skechers Max Cushioning Elite
    $90 $70
    Save 22%
    See on eBay
  19. Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 PB
    89
    Great
    Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 PB
    $250 $166
    Save 34%
    See on eBay
  20. Salomon S/Lab Spectur
    82
    Good
    Salomon S/Lab Spectur
    $220
    See on Fleet Feet
  21. Hoka Carbon X 3
    81
    Good
    Hoka Carbon X 3
    $355
    See on Amazon
  22. Kailas Fuga EX 3
    86
    Great
    Kailas Fuga EX 3
    $174
    See on Amazon
  23. ASICS S4+ Yogiri
    89
    Great
    ASICS S4+ Yogiri
    $200
    See on Running Warehouse
  24. Kailas Fuga EX BOA
    89
    Great
    Kailas Fuga EX BOA
    $188
    See on Amazon
  25. Skechers Aero Tempo
    New
    78
    Decent
    Skechers Aero Tempo
    $165
    See on Running Warehouse
  26. Salomon S/Lab Ultra Glide
    77
    Decent
    Salomon S/Lab Ultra Glide
    $250 $188
    Save 25%
    See on Running Warehouse
  27. New Balance Fresh Foam X Garoe v2
    72
    Bad
    New Balance Fresh Foam X Garoe v2
    $110 $90
    Save 18%
    See on eBay
  28. Salomon Spectur 2
    79
    Good
    Salomon Spectur 2
    $170 $105
    Save 38%
    See on eBay
  29. Under Armour Velociti Elite 2
    79
    Good
    Under Armour Velociti Elite 2
    $250
    See on Holabird Sports
  30. Brooks Divide 5 GTX
    78
    Decent
    Brooks Divide 5 GTX
    $140 $93
    Save 34%
    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!