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Maximalist running shoe reviews

328 shoes reviewed

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  1. HOKA Cielo X1 3.0
    New
    89
    Great
    HOKA Cielo X1 3.0
    Any color
    HOKA Cielo X1 3.0 - Neon Yuzu/Thyme (NYZ)
    HOKA Cielo X1 3.0 - Alabaster/Yellow Gold (AYL)
    $275
    See on Zappos
  2. New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v14 GTX
    74
    Bad
    New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v14 GTX
    Any color
    New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v14 GTX - Black/Grey (M880GB1)
    $160 $146
    Save 9%
    See on Amazon
  3. Mizuno Wave Inspire 19
    88
    Great
    Mizuno Wave Inspire 19
    Any color
    Mizuno Wave Inspire 19 - Blue (J1GD234421)
    Mizuno Wave Inspire 19 - Black/Grey (J1GC234502)
    Mizuno Wave Inspire 19 - Blue/White (4114005B00)
    Mizuno Wave Inspire 19 - Harbor Mist/White (411395HM00)
    Mizuno Wave Inspire 19 - Ink Blue/Bird of Paradise (4113955322)
    $140
    See on Mizuno
  4. KURU Atom 2
    86
    Good
    KURU Atom 2
    $169
    See on KURU Footwear
  5. Nike Zoom Fly 5
    80
    Good
    Nike Zoom Fly 5
    $160 $101
    Save 37%
    See on KICKS CREW
  6. Nike Winflo 11 GTX
    84
    Good
    Nike Winflo 11 GTX
    $160
    See on Amazon
  7. Hoka Gaviota 4
    86
    Good
    Hoka Gaviota 4
    $300
    See on Amazon
  8. Brooks Launch GTS 10
    84
    Good
    Brooks Launch GTS 10
    $130
    See on Amazon
  9. The North Face Vectiv Enduris 3
    90
    Superb
    The North Face Vectiv Enduris 3
    $150 $102
    Save 32%
    See on eBay
  10. Hylo Axis
    New
    88
    Great
    Hylo Axis
    $175
    See on Fleet Feet
  11. Mizuno Wave Rider 25
    90
    Superb
    Mizuno Wave Rider 25
    $135 $105
    Save 22%
    See on eBay
  12. KURU Triple Max Ion
    87
    Great
    KURU Triple Max Ion
    $189
    See on KURU Footwear
  13. Salomon S/Lab Ultra Glide
    78
    Decent
    Salomon S/Lab Ultra Glide
    $250 $175
    Save 30%
    See on Backcountry
  14. Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 PB
    90
    Superb
    Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 PB
    $250 $168
    Save 33%
    See on eBay
  15. Nike Renew Ride 3
    75
    Bad
    Nike Renew Ride 3
    $79
    See on Amazon
  16. Hoka Carbon X 3
    82
    Good
    Hoka Carbon X 3
    $355
    See on Amazon
  17. Hoka Challenger 7 GTX
    78
    Decent
    Hoka Challenger 7 GTX
    $248
    See on Amazon
  18. ASICS Magic Speed 3
    91
    Superb
    ASICS Magic Speed 3
    $160 $130
    Save 19%
    See on KICKS CREW
  19. Kailas Fuga EX 3
    88
    Great
    Kailas Fuga EX 3
    $174
    See on Amazon
  20. Salomon S/Lab Spectur
    82
    Good
    Salomon S/Lab Spectur
    $220
    See on Fleet Feet
  21. On Cloudsurfer 7
    86
    Good
    On Cloudsurfer 7
    $230
    See on Amazon
  22. Skechers Max Cushioning Elite
    82
    Good
    Skechers Max Cushioning Elite
    $90 $78
    Save 13%
    See on KICKS CREW
  23. ASICS S4+ Yogiri
    86
    Good
    ASICS S4+ Yogiri
    $200
    See on Running Warehouse
  24. Skechers Aero Tempo
    New
    77
    Decent
    Skechers Aero Tempo
    $165
    See on Running Warehouse
  25. Kailas Fuga EX BOA
    88
    Great
    Kailas Fuga EX BOA
    $188
    See on Amazon
  26. Salomon Spectur 2
    79
    Good
    Salomon Spectur 2
    $170 $105
    Save 38%
    See on eBay
  27. Brooks Divide 5 GTX
    78
    Decent
    Brooks Divide 5 GTX
    $140 $93
    Save 34%
    See on eBay
  28. New Balance Fresh Foam X Garoe v2
    70
    Bad
    New Balance Fresh Foam X Garoe v2
    $110 $90
    Save 18%
    See on eBay
  29. Nike Renew Ride 2
    76
    Bad
    Nike Renew Ride 2
    $100
    See on Amazon
  30. ASICS Magic Speed 2
    89
    Great
    ASICS Magic Speed 2
    $172
    See on KICKS CREW

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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!