Maximalist running shoe reviews

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Salomon Aero Glide

88

Great

$160

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ASICS Gel Excite 8

83

Good

$142

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ASICS Magic Speed 2

89

Great

Any color

$146

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Nike Renew Ride 2

76

Decent

$100

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Inov8 Trailfly Max
New

69

Bad

$170

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Salomon Supercross 4

85

Good

$242

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Salomon S/Lab Ultra
New

82

Good

$240

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Brooks Divide 5 GTX
New

78

Decent

$225

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Kailas Fuga EX BOA

88

Great

$271

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HOKA Cielo X1 2.0

89

Great

$275 $250

Save 9%

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Skechers Max Cushioning Elite 2.0

84

Good

$100 $90

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PUMA Fast-R Nitro Elite 2

81

Good

$260

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Saucony Endorphin Pro+

91

Superb

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

90

Superb

Out of stock in all 41 shops
ASICS Trabuco Max 3

90

Superb

Out of stock in all 41 shops
Saucony Endorphin Pro 3

89

Great

Out of stock in all 41 shops
ASICS Novablast 3

91

Superb

Out of stock in all 41 shops
Brooks Glycerin GTS 20

90

Superb

Out of stock in all 41 shops
ASICS GlideRide 3

90

Superb

Out of stock in all 41 shops
Nike ZoomX Invincible Run

89

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
TYR Maverick V1 Runner
New

83

Good

Out of stock in all 41 shops
Kailas Fuga EX 3

85

Good

Out of stock in all 41 shops
Kailas Fuga EX Pro

85

Good

Out of stock in all 41 shops
Kailas Fuga YAO

90

Superb

Out of stock in all 41 shops
Kailas Fuga EX 2

85

Good

Out of stock in all 41 shops
Kailas Fuga DU

81

Good

Out of stock in all 41 shops
Kailas Phantom 3.0

90

Superb

Out of stock in all 41 shops
Icebug Järv RB9X
New

90

Superb

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!