Maximalist running shoe reviews

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Puma MagMax Nitro

91

Superb

Any color

$180 $125

Save 31%

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ASICS GT 2000 13

89

Great

Any color

$140 $99

Save 29%

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Brooks Glycerin 20

89

Great

Any color

$160 $90

Save 44%

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Salomon Aero Glide 3

92

Superb

$160

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Nike Quest 6
New

83

Good

$85 $60

Save 29%

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Hoka Transport X

84

Good

$200 $120

Save 40%

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Adidas Adizero Prime X 2 Strung

88

Great

$300 $190

Save 37%

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Saucony Triumph 23

90

Superb

$170

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Brooks Glycerin GTS 22

79

Good

$165 $124

Save 25%

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Saucony Hurricane 24

87

Great

$160 $90

Save 44%

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ASICS Trabuco Max 4

88

Great

$160 $120

Save 25%

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HOKA Rocket X 3

89

Great

$250

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ASICS Novablast 4

92

Superb

$140 $100

Save 29%

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Hoka Stinson 7

85

Good

$170 $132

Save 22%

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Mizuno Wave Rider 28

91

Superb

$140 $90

Save 36%

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Salomon Speedcross 6

89

Great

$145

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ASICS Gel Cumulus 27

88

Great

$140

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PUMA Velocity Nitro

92

Superb

$120 $40

Save 67%

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Adidas Ultraboost 5

90

Superb

$180 $75

Save 58%

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PUMA ForeverRun Nitro

94

Superb

$150 $88

Save 41%

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Nike Vomero Premium
New

88

Great

$230

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ASICS Gel Kayano 30

87

Great

$160 $89

Save 44%

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Skechers GO RUN Max Road 6

91

Superb

$145 $65

Save 55%

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Hoka Clifton 9 GTX

87

Great

$165

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Brooks Ghost 17
New

78

Decent

$150

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ASICS GT 2000 12

90

Superb

$140 $90

Save 36%

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Hoka Mafate Speed 4

88

Great

$185 $130

Save 30%

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PUMA Deviate Nitro

91

Superb

$160 $75

Save 53%

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New Balance Fresh Foam X 860 v14

85

Good

$140 $119

Save 15%

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Mizuno Wave Sky 8

91

Superb

$170 $88

Save 48%

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Breathability
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Discount
- 70% and above (1)
- 50% - 69% (33)
- 30% - 49% (112)
- 30% and below (279)
Torsional rigidity
- Flexible (13)
- Moderate (54)
- Stiff (226)
Technology
- Gore-Tex (10)
- Vibram (17)
- Ortholite (25)
- BOA (1)
Lug depth
- Below 3 mm (6)
- 3 mm - 4 mm (30)
- 4 mm and above (22)
Traction
- High (139)
- Moderate (53)
Material
- Mesh (262)
- Knit (42)
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Difference in midsole softness in cold
- Small (161)
- Normal (80)
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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!