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Maximalist running shoe reviews

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  1. On Cloudsurfer 7
    86
    Good
    On Cloudsurfer 7
    Any color
    On Cloudsurfer 7 - All Black (3WD10440485)
    $160 $149
    Save 7%
    See on Amazon
  2. ASICS Glideride Max 2
    New
    76
    Bad
    ASICS Glideride Max 2
    Any color
    ASICS Glideride Max 2 - Vital Green/Black (1011C156300)
    ASICS Glideride Max 2 - Cold Moss/Cobalt Burst (1011C156400)
    ASICS Glideride Max 2 - Black/White (1011C156001)
    $170
    See on Amazon
  3. Salomon Aero Glide 2
    92
    Superb
    Salomon Aero Glide 2
    Any color
    Salomon Aero Glide 2 - variations (L474270)
    $160
    See on Fleet Feet
  4. ASICS Magic Speed 5
    New
    72
    Bad
    ASICS Magic Speed 5
    $180
    See on Amazon
  5. Hoka Cielo X1
    88
    Great
    Hoka Cielo X1
    $275 $170
    Save 38%
    See on eBay
  6. On Cloudrunner 2 Waterproof
    70
    Bad
    On Cloudrunner 2 Waterproof
    $170 $160
    Save 6%
    See on Amazon
  7. Nike ZoomX Invincible Run Flyknit 2
    86
    Good
    Nike ZoomX Invincible Run Flyknit 2
    $180 $109
    Save 39%
    See on KICKS CREW
  8. New Balance Fuelcell Supercomp Trainer
    88
    Great
    New Balance Fuelcell Supercomp Trainer
    $180 $118
    Save 34%
    See on KICKS CREW
  9. HOKA Cielo X1 3.0
    New
    89
    Great
    HOKA Cielo X1 3.0
    $275
    See on Zappos
  10. Adidas Hyperboost Edge
    New
    89
    Great
    Adidas Hyperboost Edge
    $200
    See on Dick's Sporting Goods
  11. New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v14 GTX
    74
    Bad
    New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v14 GTX
    $160 $144
    Save 10%
    See on Amazon
  12. Brooks Launch GTS 10
    84
    Good
    Brooks Launch GTS 10
    $110
    See on Amazon
  13. KURU Atom 2
    86
    Good
    KURU Atom 2
    $169
    See on KURU Footwear
  14. Brooks Glycerin GTS 20
    90
    Superb
    Brooks Glycerin GTS 20
    $160 $130
    Save 19%
    See on eBay
  15. Nike Zoom Fly 5
    80
    Good
    Nike Zoom Fly 5
    $160 $103
    Save 36%
    See on KICKS CREW
  16. The North Face Vectiv Enduris 3
    90
    Superb
    The North Face Vectiv Enduris 3
    $150 $102
    Save 32%
    See on eBay
  17. ASICS Dynablast 3
    85
    Good
    ASICS Dynablast 3
    $100
    See on Amazon
  18. Hylo Axis
    New
    88
    Great
    Hylo Axis
    $175
    See on Fleet Feet
  19. Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 PB
    90
    Superb
    Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 PB
    $250 $176
    Save 30%
    See on eBay
  20. Mizuno Wave Rider 25
    90
    Superb
    Mizuno Wave Rider 25
    $135 $105
    Save 22%
    See on eBay
  21. ASICS Magic Speed 3
    91
    Superb
    ASICS Magic Speed 3
    $160 $121
    Save 24%
    See on KICKS CREW
  22. KURU Triple Max Ion
    87
    Great
    KURU Triple Max Ion
    $189
    See on KURU Footwear
  23. Salomon S/Lab Ultra Glide
    78
    Decent
    Salomon S/Lab Ultra Glide
    $250 $175
    Save 30%
    See on Backcountry
  24. Nike Renew Ride 3
    75
    Bad
    Nike Renew Ride 3
    $79
    See on Amazon
  25. Hoka Carbon X 3
    82
    Good
    Hoka Carbon X 3
    $355
    See on Amazon
  26. Salomon S/Lab Spectur
    82
    Good
    Salomon S/Lab Spectur
    $220
    See on Fleet Feet
  27. Kailas Fuga EX 3
    86
    Good
    Kailas Fuga EX 3
    $174
    See on Amazon
  28. ASICS S4+ Yogiri
    86
    Good
    ASICS S4+ Yogiri
    $200
    See on Running Warehouse
  29. Skechers Max Cushioning Elite
    82
    Good
    Skechers Max Cushioning Elite
    $90 $79
    Save 12%
    See on KICKS CREW
  30. Skechers Aero Tempo
    New
    77
    Decent
    Skechers Aero Tempo
    $165
    See on Running Warehouse

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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!