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Maximalist running shoe reviews

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  1. Hoka Mafate Speed 4
    88
    Great
    Hoka Mafate Speed 4
    Any color
    Hoka Mafate Speed 4 - Puffin's Bill/Summer Song (PBSSN)
    Hoka Mafate Speed 4 - Impala Flame (IFLM)
    Hoka Mafate Speed 4 - Farro/Ultramarine (FRRL)
    Hoka Mafate Speed 4 - Vert (AQL)
    $185 $130
    Save 30%
    See on Nordstrom Rack
  2. Salomon Aero Glide 3
    92
    Superb
    Salomon Aero Glide 3
    Any color
    Salomon Aero Glide 3 - Bleu (L478105)
    Salomon Aero Glide 3 - Gris/argent (L478106)
    Salomon Aero Glide 3 - Black/White/Asphalt (L477567)
    Salomon Aero Glide 3 - White/White/Willowherb (L477565)
    Salomon Aero Glide 3 - Beige (L479759)
    $160
    See on REI
  3. Adidas Ultraboost 5
    90
    Superb
    Adidas Ultraboost 5
    Any color
    Adidas Ultraboost 5 - Blanc (ID8810)
    Adidas Ultraboost 5 - White/White/White (ID8813)
    Adidas Ultraboost 5 - Schwarz (ID8812)
    Adidas Ultraboost 5 - Olive Strata / Iron Met / Shadow Olive (ID8815)
    Adidas Ultraboost 5 - Green (JQ5388)
    $180 $72
    Save 60%
    See on Amazon
  4. New Balance Fresh Foam 680 v8
    84
    Good
    New Balance Fresh Foam 680 v8
    $80 $58
    Save 28%
    See on Amazon
  5. HOKA Rocket X 3
    New
    89
    Great
    HOKA Rocket X 3
    $250
    See on REI
  6. Merrell Agility Peak 5
    88
    Great
    Merrell Agility Peak 5
    $140 $90
    Save 36%
    See on Nordstrom Rack
  7. ASICS Gel Cumulus 27
    88
    Great
    ASICS Gel Cumulus 27
    $140
    See on REI
  8. Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22
    89
    Great
    Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22
    $140 $90
    Save 36%
    See on Amazon
  9. PUMA ForeverRun Nitro
    94
    Superb
    PUMA ForeverRun Nitro
    $150 $88
    Save 41%
    See on Amazon
  10. ASICS Gel Nimbus 25
    89
    Great
    ASICS Gel Nimbus 25
    $160 $98
    Save 39%
    See on Amazon
  11. Nike Structure 26
    84
    Good
    Nike Structure 26
    $145 $117
    Save 19%
    See on Dick's Sporting Goods
  12. Nike Structure 25
    82
    Good
    Nike Structure 25
    $140 $70
    Save 50%
    See on Champs Sports
  13. Saucony Triumph 23
    New
    89
    Great
    Saucony Triumph 23
    $170
    See on REI
  14. Mizuno Wave Rider 28
    91
    Superb
    Mizuno Wave Rider 28
    $140 $90
    Save 36%
    See on Amazon
  15. PUMA Velocity Nitro
    92
    Superb
    PUMA Velocity Nitro
    $120 $35
    Save 71%
    See on Amazon
  16. Saucony Triumph 22
    88
    Great
    Saucony Triumph 22
    $160 $99
    Save 38%
    See on Amazon
  17. ASICS Gel Kayano 30
    87
    Great
    ASICS Gel Kayano 30
    $160 $89
    Save 44%
    See on Amazon
  18. Mizuno Wave Rebellion Flash 2
    90
    Superb
    Mizuno Wave Rebellion Flash 2
    $170 $100
    Save 41%
    See on Holabird Sports
  19. Nike Wildhorse 10
    91
    Superb
    Nike Wildhorse 10
    $165 $140
    Save 15%
    See on Amazon
  20. ASICS Magic Speed 4
    92
    Superb
    ASICS Magic Speed 4
    $170 $120
    Save 29%
    See on Amazon
  21. Brooks Caldera 8
    New
    89
    Great
    Brooks Caldera 8
    $150 $110
    Save 27%
    See on Amazon
  22. ASICS GT 2000 12
    90
    Superb
    ASICS GT 2000 12
    $140 $90
    Save 36%
    See on Amazon
  23. Hoka Skyward X
    86
    Good
    Hoka Skyward X
    $225
    See on REI
  24. Hoka Clifton 9 GTX
    87
    Great
    Hoka Clifton 9 GTX
    $165
    See on REI
  25. Saucony Endorphin Speed 5
    82
    Good
    Saucony Endorphin Speed 5
    $175
    See on REI
  26. Puma MagMax Nitro
    91
    Superb
    Puma MagMax Nitro
    $180 $140
    Save 22%
    See on Holabird Sports
  27. On Cloudflow 4
    90
    Superb
    On Cloudflow 4
    $160 $120
    Save 25%
    See on Fleet Feet
  28. Nike Pegasus Premium
    83
    Good
    Nike Pegasus Premium
    $210
    See on Backcountry
  29. Skechers GO RUN Max Road 6
    91
    Superb
    Skechers GO RUN Max Road 6
    $145 $65
    Save 55%
    See on Nordstrom Rack
  30. New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v15
    85
    Good
    New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v15
    $140
    See on Fleet Feet

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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!