Maximalist running shoe reviews

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Brooks Ghost Max 3
New

84

Good

Any color

$160

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Saucony Endorphin Pro 4

87

Great

Any color

$240

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ASICS Gel Cumulus 27

89

Great

Any color

$140

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Hoka Stinson 7

85

Good

$170 $132

Save 22%

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Hoka Transport X

84

Good

$200 $120

Save 40%

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Brooks Ghost 15

88

Great

$140 $90

Save 36%

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Hoka Mafate Speed 4

88

Great

$185 $130

Save 30%

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Salomon Aero Glide 3

92

Superb

$160

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On Cloudsurfer Trail

85

Good

$160 $120

Save 25%

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HOKA Rocket X 3
New

89

Great

$250

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Merrell Agility Peak 5

88

Great

$140 $90

Save 36%

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Saucony Endorphin Speed 4

82

Good

$170 $114

Save 33%

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Altra FWD VIA

85

Good

$160 $100

Save 38%

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Saucony Triumph 23
New

90

Superb

$170

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Nike Wildhorse 10

91

Superb

$165 $140

Save 15%

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Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22

89

Great

$140 $90

Save 36%

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Mizuno Wave Rider 28

91

Superb

$140 $90

Save 36%

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PUMA Velocity Nitro

92

Superb

$120 $35

Save 71%

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PUMA ForeverRun Nitro

94

Superb

$150 $90

Save 40%

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Mizuno Wave Rebellion Flash 2

90

Superb

$170 $100

Save 41%

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ASICS Gel Kayano 30

87

Great

$160 $91

Save 43%

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Adidas Ultraboost 5

90

Superb

$180 $75

Save 58%

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Nike Vomero Premium
New

87

Great

$230

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Nike Structure 26
New

83

Good

$145 $117

Save 19%

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Brooks Caldera 8
New

89

Great

$150 $102

Save 32%

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Nike Structure 25

82

Good

$140 $75

Save 46%

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Skechers GO RUN Max Road 6

91

Superb

$145 $65

Save 55%

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Hoka Skyward X

86

Good

$225

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Hoka Clifton 9 GTX

87

Great

$165

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Saucony Endorphin Speed 5

82

Good

$175

See on REI

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Breathability
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Discount
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- 50% - 69% (32)
- 30% - 49% (111)
- 30% and below (269)
Torsional rigidity
- Flexible (13)
- Moderate (53)
- Stiff (219)
Technology
- Gore-Tex (10)
- Vibram (17)
- Ortholite (22)
- BOA (1)
Lug depth
- Below 3 mm (6)
- 3 mm - 4 mm (30)
- 4 mm and above (21)
Traction
- High (131)
- Moderate (53)
Material
- Mesh (254)
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- Vegan (28)
Difference in midsole softness in cold
- Small (154)
- Normal (79)
- Big (28)

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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!