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Maximalist running shoe reviews

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  1. HOKA Mach 7
    New
    82
    Good
    HOKA Mach 7
    Any color
    HOKA Mach 7 - Black/White (BWHT)
    HOKA Mach 7 - Frost/Neon Yuzu (FYZ)
    HOKA Mach 7 - Ash Grey/Cobalt Blue (AYCB)
    HOKA Mach 7 - Cobalt Blue/Neon Green (CBLTB)
    HOKA Mach 7 - Varsity Navy/Faded Navy (VFD)
    $145 $122
    Save 16%
    See on Amazon
  2. ASICS Gel Trabuco 12
    90
    Superb
    ASICS Gel Trabuco 12
    $140 $86
    Save 39%
    See on Amazon
  3. ASICS Gel Nimbus 25
    90
    Superb
    ASICS Gel Nimbus 25
    $160 $99
    Save 38%
    See on Amazon
  4. ASICS Superblast 3
    New
    91
    Superb
    ASICS Superblast 3
    $210
    See on Amazon
  5. ASICS GT 2000 13
    90
    Superb
    ASICS GT 2000 13
    $140 $110
    Save 21%
    See on Fleet Feet
  6. HOKA Rocket X 3
    85
    Good
    HOKA Rocket X 3
    $250 $189
    Save 24%
    See on Amazon
  7. Adidas Adistar 3
    89
    Great
    Adidas Adistar 3
    $130 $42
    Save 68%
    See on Amazon
  8. Brooks Glycerin 20
    89
    Great
    Brooks Glycerin 20
    $160 $109
    Save 32%
    See on Amazon
  9. Brooks Ghost 16
    82
    Good
    Brooks Ghost 16
    $140 $90
    Save 36%
    See on Rack Room Shoes
  10. Saucony Triumph 22
    87
    Great
    Saucony Triumph 22
    $160 $100
    Save 38%
    See on Amazon
  11. PUMA Velocity Nitro
    92
    Superb
    PUMA Velocity Nitro
    $120 $57
    Save 53%
    See on Amazon
  12. ASICS Trabuco Max 4
    87
    Great
    ASICS Trabuco Max 4
    $160 $120
    Save 25%
    See on Amazon
  13. Brooks Hyperion Elite 5
    90
    Superb
    Brooks Hyperion Elite 5
    $275 $229
    Save 17%
    See on Amazon
  14. Adidas Supernova Prima 2
    New
    88
    Great
    Adidas Supernova Prima 2
    $160 $99
    Save 38%
    See on Amazon
  15. Brooks Ghost 15
    87
    Great
    Brooks Ghost 15
    $140 $110
    Save 21%
    See on Amazon
  16. Merrell Nova 4
    87
    Great
    Merrell Nova 4
    $130 $90
    Save 31%
    See on Amazon
  17. Brooks Caldera 8
    88
    Great
    Brooks Caldera 8
    $150 $90
    Save 40%
    See on Amazon
  18. ASICS Gel Venture 10
    84
    Good
    ASICS Gel Venture 10
    $80 $55
    Save 31%
    See on Amazon
  19. Reebok FloatZig 1
    89
    Great
    Reebok FloatZig 1
    $130 $58
    Save 55%
    See on Amazon
  20. Saucony Xodus Ultra 4
    89
    Great
    Saucony Xodus Ultra 4
    $170 $133
    Save 22%
    See on Amazon
  21. Mizuno Wave Sky 8
    90
    Superb
    Mizuno Wave Sky 8
    $170 $100
    Save 41%
    See on Amazon
  22. ASICS Magic Speed 4
    92
    Superb
    ASICS Magic Speed 4
    $170 $130
    Save 24%
    See on Amazon
  23. PUMA Velocity Nitro 2
    88
    Great
    PUMA Velocity Nitro 2
    $120 $50
    Save 58%
    See on Amazon
  24. Mizuno Wave Rider 28
    90
    Superb
    Mizuno Wave Rider 28
    $140 $90
    Save 36%
    See on Amazon
  25. ASICS Trabuco Max 3
    91
    Superb
    ASICS Trabuco Max 3
    $160 $110
    Save 31%
    See on Amazon
  26. Hoka Rincon 4
    80
    Good
    Hoka Rincon 4
    $125 $100
    Save 20%
    See on Hoka
  27. Brooks Glycerin 21
    86
    Great
    Brooks Glycerin 21
    $160 $100
    Save 38%
    See on Rack Room Shoes
  28. Nike Zoom Fly 4
    86
    Great
    Nike Zoom Fly 4
    $160 $70
    Save 56%
    See on Amazon
  29. New Balance Fresh Foam More v3
    89
    Great
    New Balance Fresh Foam More v3
    $165 $90
    Save 46%
    See on Amazon
  30. Nike Structure 25
    82
    Good
    Nike Structure 25
    $140 $85
    Save 39%
    See on Amazon

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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!