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Maximalist running shoe reviews

326 shoes reviewed

  • Maximalist

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  1. On Cloudsurfer Max
    88
    Great
    On Cloudsurfer Max
    Any color
    On Cloudsurfer Max - Cinder/Pelican (3MF30434052)
    On Cloudsurfer Max - White (3MF30433297)
    On Cloudsurfer Max - Iceberg/Olive (3MF30434727)
    On Cloudsurfer Max - Grey (3MF30433396)
    On Cloudsurfer Max - Green (3MF30433397)
    $180 $126
    Save 30%
    See on REI
  2. Saucony Ride 17
    89
    Great
    Saucony Ride 17
    Any color
    Saucony Ride 17 - Black/White (S20924100)
    Saucony Ride 17 - Tide Silver (S20924106)
    Saucony Ride 17 - Cinder Black (S20924107)
    $140 $72
    Save 49%
    See on Amazon
  3. New Balance Fresh Foam X Balos
    88
    Great
    New Balance Fresh Foam X Balos
    Any color
    New Balance Fresh Foam X Balos - Orange (WBALLA1)
    New Balance Fresh Foam X Balos - Grey (MBALCB1)
    New Balance Fresh Foam X Balos - Pink (MBALCE1)
    New Balance Fresh Foam X Balos - Green (MBALK8)
    $200 $120
    Save 40%
    See on Amazon
  4. Nike Structure Plus
    New
    90
    Superb
    Nike Structure Plus
    $170
    See on Nike
  5. Saucony Guide 18
    81
    Good
    Saucony Guide 18
    $140 $75
    Save 46%
    See on Amazon
  6. Puma MagMax Nitro
    91
    Superb
    Puma MagMax Nitro
    $180 $120
    Save 33%
    See on Amazon
  7. Brooks Hyperion Elite 5
    91
    Superb
    Brooks Hyperion Elite 5
    $275 $200
    Save 27%
    See on Amazon
  8. PUMA Velocity Nitro
    93
    Superb
    PUMA Velocity Nitro
    $120 $50
    Save 58%
    See on Amazon
  9. Nike Vomero Premium
    91
    Superb
    Nike Vomero Premium
    $230
    See on Fleet Feet
  10. ASICS Glideride Max
    91
    Superb
    ASICS Glideride Max
    $170 $116
    Save 32%
    See on Amazon
  11. ASICS Gel Nimbus 25
    90
    Superb
    ASICS Gel Nimbus 25
    $160 $100
    Save 38%
    See on Amazon
  12. Brooks Beast GTS 24
    85
    Good
    Brooks Beast GTS 24
    $160 $120
    Save 25%
    See on Zappos
  13. ASICS Gel Trabuco 12
    90
    Superb
    ASICS Gel Trabuco 12
    $140 $80
    Save 43%
    See on Amazon
  14. Saucony Endorphin Speed 4
    82
    Good
    Saucony Endorphin Speed 4
    $170 $100
    Save 41%
    See on Amazon
  15. Brooks Ghost 15
    87
    Great
    Brooks Ghost 15
    $140 $98
    Save 30%
    See on Amazon
  16. Nike Structure 25
    82
    Good
    Nike Structure 25
    $140 $42
    Save 70%
    See on Amazon
  17. Mizuno Wave Rider 28
    90
    Superb
    Mizuno Wave Rider 28
    $140 $90
    Save 36%
    See on Amazon
  18. Saucony Hurricane 25
    83
    Good
    Saucony Hurricane 25
    $170 $93
    Save 45%
    See on Amazon
  19. Adidas Ultraboost 5
    89
    Great
    Adidas Ultraboost 5
    $180 $75
    Save 58%
    See on Amazon
  20. Saucony Endorphin Pro 5
    New
    85
    Good
    Saucony Endorphin Pro 5
    $225 $168
    Save 25%
    See on Amazon
  21. Hoka Skyward X
    88
    Great
    Hoka Skyward X
    $225 $189
    Save 16%
    See on Amazon
  22. Hoka Rincon 4
    80
    Good
    Hoka Rincon 4
    $125 $87
    Save 30%
    See on Hoka
  23. Nike Invincible 3
    81
    Good
    Nike Invincible 3
    $180 $110
    Save 39%
    See on Amazon
  24. HOKA Rocket X 3
    84
    Good
    HOKA Rocket X 3
    $250 $178
    Save 29%
    See on Amazon
  25. New Balance Fresh Foam 680 v8
    84
    Good
    New Balance Fresh Foam 680 v8
    $80 $59
    Save 26%
    See on Amazon
  26. ASICS Gel Cumulus 26
    88
    Great
    ASICS Gel Cumulus 26
    $140 $80
    Save 43%
    See on Amazon
  27. Saucony Tempus 2
    89
    Great
    Saucony Tempus 2
    $160 $73
    Save 54%
    See on Amazon
  28. Brooks Ghost Max 3
    85
    Good
    Brooks Ghost Max 3
    $160
    See on Brooks Running
  29. Brooks Caldera 8
    88
    Great
    Brooks Caldera 8
    $150 $90
    Save 40%
    See on Amazon
  30. Hoka Bondi 8
    84
    Good
    Hoka Bondi 8
    $165 $144
    Save 13%
    See on Amazon

Overall review lists

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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!