Maximalist running shoe reviews

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Salomon Spectur 2

79

Good

$170 $105

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Brooks Divide 5 GTX

78

Decent

Any color

$140 $93

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Mizuno Wave Inspire 19

89

Great

$140

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Salomon S/Lab Ultra

82

Good

$240 $212

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HOKA Cielo X1 2.0

88

Great

$275 $189

Save 31%

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PUMA Fast-R Nitro Elite 2

81

Good

$260 $180

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Skechers Max Cushioning Elite 2.0

84

Good

$100 $90

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KIPRUN Kipsummit Max
New

86

Great

$150

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Icebug Järv RB9X

87

Great

$220

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ASICS Superblast

91

Superb

Out of stock in all 36 shops
Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3
New

90

Superb

Out of stock in all 36 shops
Skechers GO RUN Max Road 6

91

Superb

Out of stock in all 36 shops
ASICS Novablast 3

91

Superb

Out of stock in all 36 shops
Brooks Aurora-BL

90

Superb

Out of stock in all 36 shops
New Balance Fuelcell Supercomp Trainer

87

Great

Out of stock in all 36 shops
ASICS Magic Speed 3

91

Superb

Out of stock in all 36 shops
Brooks Glycerin GTS 20

89

Great

Out of stock in all 36 shops
ASICS Gel Nimbus 24

88

Great

Out of stock in all 36 shops
Nike ZoomX Invincible Run

88

Great

Out of stock in all 36 shops
Hoka Tecton X 2

87

Great

Out of stock in all 36 shops
ASICS GlideRide 3

91

Superb

Out of stock in all 36 shops
Hoka Tecton X

89

Great

Out of stock in all 36 shops
Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 PB

89

Great

Out of stock in all 36 shops
Salomon XA Pro 3D V8

89

Great

Out of stock in all 36 shops
Merrell Agility Peak 5 GTX

81

Good

Out of stock in all 36 shops
Brooks Launch GTS 10

84

Good

Out of stock in all 36 shops
ASICS Magic Speed 2

87

Great

Out of stock in all 36 shops
NOBULL Journey

87

Great

Out of stock in all 36 shops
Adidas Adistar BYD
New

84

Good

Out of stock in all 36 shops
ASICS Gel Kinsei Max

82

Good

Out of stock in all 36 shops

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Heel to toe drop
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2 mm - 17 mm

2 mm 17 mm
Width / Fit
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87 mm - 104 mm

87 mm 104 mm
Toebox width
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56 mm - 85 mm

56 mm 85 mm
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69 94
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40% - 81%

40% 81%
Shock absorption
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95 SA - 185 SA

95 SA 185 SA
Strike Pattern
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35 mm - 51 mm

35 mm 51 mm
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Breathability
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Features
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19 AC - 53 AC

19 AC 53 AC
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0 mm - 17 mm

0 mm 17 mm
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6N 39N
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- > 12.3 oz (6)
3.5 oz - 15 oz

3.5 oz 15 oz
Forefoot stack
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- 20 mm - 25 mm (36)
- 25 mm - 30 mm (162)
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19 mm - 42 mm

19 mm 42 mm
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Heel counter stiffness
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Toebox height
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21 mm - 35 mm

21 mm 35 mm
Deals
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- Deals (144)
- Outlet (79)
- Under $100 (110)
- Under $50 (7)
Torsional rigidity
- Flexible (13)
- Moderate (55)
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Traction
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- Moderate (53)
0.28 - 0.96

0.28 0.96
Trail terrain
- Gravel / Road-to-trail (42)
- Versatile / Moderate terrain (35)
- Rocky / Technical terrain (16)
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Discount
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- 50% - 70% (38)
- 30% - 50% (138)
- < 30% (298)
Technology
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- Ortholite (26)
- BOA (1)
Material
- Mesh (292)
- Knit (46)
- Vegan (29)
- Reflective (154)
Lug depth
- < 3 mm (4)
- 3 mm - 4 mm (32)
- > 4 mm (21)
2 mm - 5.8 mm

2 mm 5.8 mm
Difference in midsole softness in cold
- Small (204)
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- Big (27)
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!