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Maximalist running shoe reviews

333 shoes reviewed

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  1. Mizuno Wave Rider 29
    89
    Great
    Mizuno Wave Rider 29
    Any color
    Mizuno Wave Rider 29 - Odyssey Gray / Iris Bloom / Calyps (J1GC250301)
    Mizuno Wave Rider 29 - White / Tang Orange / Pink Tetra (J1GC259302)
    Mizuno Wave Rider 29 - Black (J1GC250302)
    Mizuno Wave Rider 29 - Harbor Mist/Baritone Blue (411538HM5S)
    Mizuno Wave Rider 29 - White/Bistro Green (411538004G)
    $150
    See on Zappos
  2. ASICS Superblast 3
    New
    91
    Superb
    ASICS Superblast 3
    Any color
    ASICS Superblast 3 - Cobalt Burst/Light Orange (1013A177400)
    ASICS Superblast 3 - Seashell/Sun Coral (1013A177800)
    ASICS Superblast 3 - White/Black (1013A177100)
    $210
    See on Fleet Feet
  3. Altra FWD VIA 2
    New
    83
    Good
    Altra FWD VIA 2
    Any color
    Altra FWD VIA 2 - Black (AL0A85SR001)
    Altra FWD VIA 2 - Blue / Gray (AL0A85SR420)
    Altra FWD VIA 2 - Black / White (AL0A85TW010)
    Altra FWD VIA 2 - White / Coral (AL0A85SR161)
    Altra FWD VIA 2 - Light Gray (AL0A85SR224)
    $165
    See on Altra Running
  4. HOKA Arahi 8
    85
    Good
    HOKA Arahi 8
    $150
    See on Hoka
  5. ASICS Gel Nimbus 28
    88
    Great
    ASICS Gel Nimbus 28
    $170
    See on Zappos
  6. ASICS Glideride Max
    91
    Superb
    ASICS Glideride Max
    $170 $121
    Save 29%
    See on REI
  7. Brooks Ghost 16
    82
    Good
    Brooks Ghost 16
    $140 $100
    Save 29%
    See on Rack Room Shoes
  8. ASICS GT 2000 13
    90
    Superb
    ASICS GT 2000 13
    $140 $110
    Save 21%
    See on Fleet Feet
  9. ASICS Novablast 4
    92
    Superb
    ASICS Novablast 4
    $140 $105
    Save 25%
    See on Fleet Feet
  10. Hoka Rincon 4
    80
    Good
    Hoka Rincon 4
    $125 $100
    Save 20%
    See on Hoka
  11. Brooks Glycerin 21
    86
    Great
    Brooks Glycerin 21
    $160 $100
    Save 38%
    See on Rack Room Shoes
  12. Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX
    88
    Great
    Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX
    $165 $149
    Save 10%
    See on Zappos
  13. New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v15
    84
    Good
    New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v15
    $140
    See on Zappos
  14. Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25
    New
    87
    Great
    Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25
    $150
    See on Dick's Sporting Goods
  15. Nike Pegasus 41 GTX
    86
    Great
    Nike Pegasus 41 GTX
    $160 $120
    Save 25%
    See on Zappos
  16. Reebok FloatZig 1
    89
    Great
    Reebok FloatZig 1
    $130 $79
    Save 39%
    See on Zappos
  17. PUMA Deviate Nitro Elite 3
    91
    Superb
    PUMA Deviate Nitro Elite 3
    $230 $175
    Save 24%
    See on Shoebacca
  18. New Balance 1080 v15
    84
    Good
    New Balance 1080 v15
    $170
    See on Zappos
  19. Hoka Transport X
    82
    Good
    Hoka Transport X
    $200 $105
    Save 48%
    See on Hoka
  20. Saucony Endorphin Elite 2
    85
    Good
    Saucony Endorphin Elite 2
    $290 $200
    Save 31%
    See on Saucony
  21. ASICS Gel Excite 11
    79
    Good
    ASICS Gel Excite 11
    $90 $75
    Save 17%
    See on Zappos
  22. HOKA Gaviota 6
    New
    84
    Good
    HOKA Gaviota 6
    $180
    See on Hoka
  23. Hoka Skyward X
    88
    Great
    Hoka Skyward X
    $225
    See on Hoka
  24. Merrell Agility Peak 5
    88
    Great
    Merrell Agility Peak 5
    $140 $100
    Save 29%
    See on Shoebacca
  25. PUMA Deviate Nitro
    91
    Superb
    PUMA Deviate Nitro
    $160 $60
    Save 63%
    See on Shoebacca
  26. Saucony Ride 19
    81
    Good
    Saucony Ride 19
    $145 $131
    Save 10%
    See on Zappos
  27. Brooks Hyperion Max 3
    85
    Good
    Brooks Hyperion Max 3
    $200
    See on Zappos
  28. PUMA ForeverRun Nitro
    94
    Superb
    PUMA ForeverRun Nitro
    $150 $85
    Save 43%
    See on Shoebacca
  29. Merrell Nova 4
    87
    Great
    Merrell Nova 4
    $130 $105
    Save 19%
    See on REI
  30. Brooks Hyperion Elite 5
    91
    Superb
    Brooks Hyperion Elite 5
    $275
    See on Zappos

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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!