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Maximalist running shoe reviews

296 shoes reviewed

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  1. ASICS Gel Kayano 32
    82
    Good
    ASICS Gel Kayano 32
    Any color
    ASICS Gel Kayano 32 - Red (1011C052600)
    ASICS Gel Kayano 32 - White (1011C052101)
    ASICS Gel Kayano 32 - Black (1011C052001)
    ASICS Gel Kayano 32 - Blue (1011C052400)
    ASICS Gel Kayano 32 - Black/White (1012B838002)
    $165
    See on REI
  2. Reebok FloatZig 1
    89
    Great
    Reebok FloatZig 1
    Any color
    Reebok FloatZig 1 - Black / Twilight Purple / Purple Rave (100226)
    Reebok FloatZig 1 - Ftwr White Ai Aqua Purple Rave (100209)
    Reebok FloatZig 1 - Bone Moonstone Ash (117470)
    Reebok FloatZig 1 - Black Grey 5 White (100210)
    $130 $60
    Save 54%
    See on Reebok
  3. Saucony Endorphin Pro 4
    87
    Great
    Saucony Endorphin Pro 4
    Any color
    Saucony Endorphin Pro 4 - Fog/Peel (S2093930)
    Saucony Endorphin Pro 4 - Blue (S20939285)
    Saucony Endorphin Pro 4 - White/Gold (S20939103)
    Saucony Endorphin Pro 4 - Green (S20939228)
    Saucony Endorphin Pro 4 - Navy/Citron (S20939222)
    $225 $181
    Save 20%
    See on Amazon
  4. Altra FWD VIA
    86
    Good
    Altra FWD VIA
    $160 $100
    Save 38%
    See on Running Warehouse
  5. Saucony Hurricane 24
    87
    Great
    Saucony Hurricane 24
    $160 $90
    Save 44%
    See on Amazon
  6. Hoka Stinson 7
    85
    Good
    Hoka Stinson 7
    $170 $132
    Save 22%
    See on Fleet Feet
  7. Hoka Transport X
    84
    Good
    Hoka Transport X
    $200 $120
    Save 40%
    See on Hoka
  8. HOKA Rocket X 3
    New
    89
    Great
    HOKA Rocket X 3
    $250
    See on REI
  9. Merrell Agility Peak 5
    88
    Great
    Merrell Agility Peak 5
    $140 $90
    Save 36%
    See on Nordstrom Rack
  10. Hoka Mafate Speed 4
    88
    Great
    Hoka Mafate Speed 4
    $185 $130
    Save 30%
    See on Nordstrom Rack
  11. Mizuno Wave Rider 28
    91
    Superb
    Mizuno Wave Rider 28
    $140 $83
    Save 41%
    See on Amazon
  12. PUMA ForeverRun Nitro
    94
    Superb
    PUMA ForeverRun Nitro
    $150 $82
    Save 45%
    See on Amazon
  13. Salomon Speedcross 6
    89
    Great
    Salomon Speedcross 6
    $145
    See on REI
  14. ASICS Gel Cumulus 27
    88
    Great
    ASICS Gel Cumulus 27
    $140
    See on REI
  15. Adidas Ultraboost 5
    90
    Superb
    Adidas Ultraboost 5
    $180 $82
    Save 54%
    See on Amazon
  16. Brooks Ghost 15
    88
    Great
    Brooks Ghost 15
    $140 $99
    Save 29%
    See on Amazon
  17. Saucony Triumph 23
    89
    Great
    Saucony Triumph 23
    $170
    See on REI
  18. Mizuno Wave Rebellion Flash 2
    90
    Superb
    Mizuno Wave Rebellion Flash 2
    $170 $100
    Save 41%
    See on Holabird Sports
  19. PUMA Deviate Nitro
    91
    Superb
    PUMA Deviate Nitro
    $160 $75
    Save 53%
    See on Amazon
  20. PUMA Velocity Nitro
    92
    Superb
    PUMA Velocity Nitro
    $120 $40
    Save 67%
    See on Amazon
  21. ASICS Gel Nimbus 25
    89
    Great
    ASICS Gel Nimbus 25
    $160 $100
    Save 38%
    See on Amazon
  22. Mizuno Wave Sky 8
    91
    Superb
    Mizuno Wave Sky 8
    $170 $88
    Save 48%
    See on Amazon
  23. ASICS Magic Speed 4
    92
    Superb
    ASICS Magic Speed 4
    $170 $120
    Save 29%
    See on Amazon
  24. Nike Structure 25
    82
    Good
    Nike Structure 25
    $140 $74
    Save 47%
    See on Amazon
  25. Brooks Caldera 8
    New
    89
    Great
    Brooks Caldera 8
    $150 $110
    Save 27%
    See on Amazon
  26. ASICS GT 2000 12
    90
    Superb
    ASICS GT 2000 12
    $140 $90
    Save 36%
    See on Amazon
  27. ASICS Gel Kayano 30
    87
    Great
    ASICS Gel Kayano 30
    $160 $97
    Save 39%
    See on Amazon
  28. Hoka Skyward X
    86
    Good
    Hoka Skyward X
    $225
    See on REI
  29. Hoka Clifton 9 GTX
    87
    Great
    Hoka Clifton 9 GTX
    $165
    See on REI
  30. Saucony Endorphin Speed 5
    82
    Good
    Saucony Endorphin Speed 5
    $175
    See on REI

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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!