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Maximalist running shoe reviews

335 shoes reviewed

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  1. Mizuno Neo Vista 2
    90
    Superb
    Mizuno Neo Vista 2
    Any color
    Mizuno Neo Vista 2 - Blue (J1GC253905)
    Mizuno Neo Vista 2 - White (J1GC253401)
    Mizuno Neo Vista 2 - Blue (4115405S19)
    Mizuno Neo Vista 2 - beige (4115400A4H)
    Mizuno Neo Vista 2 - Nimbus Cloud/Tangelo (4115390A26)
    $200 $160
    Save 20%
    See on Fleet Feet
  2. ASICS Sonicblast
    87
    Great
    ASICS Sonicblast
    Any color
    ASICS Sonicblast - Vital Green/Black (1011C083300)
    ASICS Sonicblast - White (1011C083100)
    ASICS Sonicblast - Citron/Tranquil Teal (1011C083750)
    ASICS Sonicblast - Blue (1011C083400)
    ASICS Sonicblast - Arctic Blue/Grey Blue (1011C083401)
    $180 $100
    Save 44%
    See on Amazon
  3. ASICS Novablast 4
    92
    Superb
    ASICS Novablast 4
    $140 $105
    Save 25%
    See on Fleet Feet
  4. Brooks Ghost Max 3
    85
    Good
    Brooks Ghost Max 3
    $160
    See on Zappos
  5. New Balance 1080 v15
    84
    Good
    New Balance 1080 v15
    $170 $145
    Save 15%
    See on Amazon
  6. New Balance Fresh Foam 680 v8
    84
    Good
    New Balance Fresh Foam 680 v8
    $80 $54
    Save 33%
    See on Amazon
  7. ASICS Gel Cumulus 26
    88
    Great
    ASICS Gel Cumulus 26
    $140 $80
    Save 43%
    See on Amazon
  8. New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v15
    84
    Good
    New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v15
    $140 $123
    Save 12%
    See on Amazon
  9. Saucony Ride 17
    89
    Great
    Saucony Ride 17
    $140 $80
    Save 43%
    See on Amazon
  10. Hoka Skyward X
    88
    Great
    Hoka Skyward X
    $225 $203
    Save 10%
    See on Zappos
  11. Brooks Glycerin 23
    New
    86
    Great
    Brooks Glycerin 23
    $175
    See on Zappos
  12. New Balance Fresh Foam X Kaiha Road
    78
    Decent
    New Balance Fresh Foam X Kaiha Road
    $100 $72
    Save 28%
    See on Amazon
  13. ASICS Gel Trabuco 12
    90
    Superb
    ASICS Gel Trabuco 12
    $140 $86
    Save 39%
    See on Amazon
  14. ASICS Superblast 3
    New
    91
    Superb
    ASICS Superblast 3
    $210
    See on Amazon
  15. Mizuno Wave Sky 8
    90
    Superb
    Mizuno Wave Sky 8
    $170 $100
    Save 41%
    See on Zappos
  16. Mizuno Wave Rider 29
    89
    Great
    Mizuno Wave Rider 29
    $150
    See on Zappos
  17. Altra FWD VIA 2
    New
    83
    Good
    Altra FWD VIA 2
    $165
    See on Altra Running
  18. HOKA Arahi 8
    85
    Good
    HOKA Arahi 8
    $150
    See on Hoka
  19. Saucony Triumph 22
    87
    Great
    Saucony Triumph 22
    $160 $98
    Save 39%
    See on Amazon
  20. ASICS GT 2000 12
    90
    Superb
    ASICS GT 2000 12
    $140 $90
    Save 36%
    See on Amazon
  21. Saucony Hurricane 25
    84
    Good
    Saucony Hurricane 25
    $170 $127
    Save 25%
    See on Amazon
  22. Brooks Ghost 16
    82
    Good
    Brooks Ghost 16
    $140 $100
    Save 29%
    See on Rack Room Shoes
  23. Saucony Endorphin Speed 2
    91
    Superb
    Saucony Endorphin Speed 2
    $160 $73
    Save 54%
    See on Amazon
  24. ASICS GT 2000 14
    84
    Good
    ASICS GT 2000 14
    $140 $118
    Save 16%
    See on Amazon
  25. ASICS Trabuco Max 4
    86
    Great
    ASICS Trabuco Max 4
    $160 $120
    Save 25%
    See on Amazon
  26. ASICS Gel Nimbus 28
    88
    Great
    ASICS Gel Nimbus 28
    $166
    See on Amazon
  27. ASICS Magic Speed 4
    92
    Superb
    ASICS Magic Speed 4
    $170 $130
    Save 24%
    See on Amazon
  28. Nike Zoom Fly 4
    86
    Great
    Nike Zoom Fly 4
    $160 $69
    Save 57%
    See on Amazon
  29. ASICS Gel Venture 10
    84
    Good
    ASICS Gel Venture 10
    $80 $60
    Save 25%
    See on Amazon
  30. Hoka Rincon 4
    80
    Good
    Hoka Rincon 4
    $125 $100
    Save 20%
    See on Hoka

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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!