Maximalist running shoe reviews

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ASICS Trabuco Max 2

93

Superb

$172

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Kailas Fuga EX BOA

88

Great

$188

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Salomon Spectur 2

79

Good

$170 $105

Save 38%

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Brooks Divide 5 GTX

78

Decent

$140 $93

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New Balance Fresh Foam X Garoe v2

70

Bad

$110 $90

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Nike Renew Ride 2

76

Bad

$100

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ASICS Magic Speed 2

89

Great

$173

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ASICS Gel Nimbus 24

88

Great

$421

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HOKA Cielo X1 2.0

89

Great

$275 $189

Save 31%

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Salomon Supercross 4

85

Good

$250

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Salomon S/Lab Ultra

82

Good

$240

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PUMA Fast-R Nitro Elite 2

79

Good

$260 $140

Save 46%

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Teva Hurricane Trailsetter
New

N/A

Not enough reviews yet

$135

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Icebug Järv RB9X

89

Great

$180 $154

Save 14%

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Skechers Max Cushioning Elite 2.0

84

Good

$100 $90

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Saucony Endorphin Pro+

91

Superb

Out of stock in all 42 shops
ASICS Novablast 3

91

Superb

Out of stock in all 42 shops
Saucony Endorphin Elite

90

Superb

Out of stock in all 42 shops
Brooks Aurora-BL

90

Superb

Out of stock in all 42 shops
Nike ZoomX Invincible Run

89

Great

Out of stock in all 42 shops
Hoka Tecton X

90

Superb

Out of stock in all 42 shops
ASICS GlideRide 3

91

Superb

Out of stock in all 42 shops
Salomon XA Pro 3D V8

89

Great

Out of stock in all 42 shops
ASICS Gel Excite 8

83

Good

Out of stock in all 42 shops
Hoka Gaviota 3

87

Great

Out of stock in all 42 shops
ASICS Gel Kinsei Max

82

Good

Out of stock in all 42 shops
Adidas Adistar BYD
New

N/A

Not enough reviews yet

Out of stock in all 42 shops
Kailas Fuga YAO

90

Superb

Out of stock in all 42 shops
TYR Maverick V1 Runner

83

Good

Out of stock in all 42 shops
Kailas Fuga EX 2

85

Good

Out of stock in all 42 shops

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-2 mm - 17 mm

-2 mm 17 mm
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87 mm - 104 mm

87 mm 104 mm
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56 mm - 85 mm

56 mm 85 mm
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40% - 81%

40% 81%
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95 SA - 185 SA

95 SA 185 SA
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35 mm - 51 mm

35 mm 51 mm
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19 AC 53 AC
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0 mm 17 mm
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4.6 oz - 15 oz

4.6 oz 15 oz
Heel padding durability
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Forefoot stack
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19 mm - 42 mm

19 mm 42 mm
Trail terrain
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Heel counter stiffness
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0.28 - 0.96

0.28 0.96
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21 mm - 35 mm

21 mm 35 mm
Discount
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Technology
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Lug depth
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- 3 mm - 4 mm (31)
- > 4 mm (23)
1.7 mm - 5.8 mm

1.7 mm 5.8 mm
Material
- Mesh (291)
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Difference in midsole softness in cold
- Small (194)
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0% - 69%

0% 69%

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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!