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Maximalist running shoe reviews

298 shoes reviewed

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  1. On Cloudsurfer Max
    New
    93
    Superb
    On Cloudsurfer Max
    Any color
    On Cloudsurfer Max - Ivory/Honeydew (3MF30433397)
    On Cloudsurfer Max - White (3MF30433297)
    On Cloudsurfer Max - Blue (3MF30434287)
    On Cloudsurfer Max - White/White (3MF30431200)
    On Cloudsurfer Max - Cinder/Pelican (3MF30434052)
    $180 $160
    Save 11%
    See on Amazon
  2. Mizuno Wave Rebellion Flash 2
    90
    Superb
    Mizuno Wave Rebellion Flash 2
    Any color
    Mizuno Wave Rebellion Flash 2 - Green (J1GC243581)
    Mizuno Wave Rebellion Flash 2 - Bleu (J1GC243551)
    $170 $100
    Save 41%
    See on Holabird Sports
  3. Hoka Skyward X
    86
    Good
    Hoka Skyward X
    Any color
    Hoka Skyward X - Blanc De Blanc/Virtual Blue (BVR)
    Hoka Skyward X - Lettuce/Cloudless (LCC)
    Hoka Skyward X - Cosmic Grey/Rose Gold (CYRS)
    Hoka Skyward X - Luna Moth/Black (LMTH)
    Hoka Skyward X - Multi (FLP)
    $225
    See on REI
  4. Nike Structure 25
    82
    Good
    Nike Structure 25
    $140 $69
    Save 51%
    See on Amazon
  5. Saucony Endorphin Speed 5
    82
    Good
    Saucony Endorphin Speed 5
    $175
    See on REI
  6. New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v15
    85
    Good
    New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v15
    $140
    See on Fleet Feet
  7. Brooks Ghost 17
    New
    76
    Decent
    Brooks Ghost 17
    $150
    See on REI
  8. Saucony Endorphin Shift 3
    89
    Great
    Saucony Endorphin Shift 3
    $150 $70
    Save 53%
    See on Amazon
  9. ASICS Gel Cumulus 26
    88
    Great
    ASICS Gel Cumulus 26
    $140 $93
    Save 34%
    See on Amazon
  10. On Cloudsurfer Trail
    85
    Good
    On Cloudsurfer Trail
    $160 $121
    Save 24%
    See on Fleet Feet
  11. New Balance Fresh Foam X 860 v14
    85
    Good
    New Balance Fresh Foam X 860 v14
    $140 $125
    Save 11%
    See on Amazon
  12. Brooks Glycerin GTS 21
    88
    Great
    Brooks Glycerin GTS 21
    $160 $115
    Save 28%
    See on Amazon
  13. ASICS Trabuco Max 4
    New
    88
    Great
    ASICS Trabuco Max 4
    $160
    See on REI
  14. Salomon Aero Glide 3
    92
    Superb
    Salomon Aero Glide 3
    $154
    See on Amazon
  15. Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro
    90
    Superb
    Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro
    $250 $99
    Save 60%
    See on Amazon
  16. Saucony Endorphin Speed 2
    90
    Superb
    Saucony Endorphin Speed 2
    $160 $61
    Save 62%
    See on Amazon
  17. New Balance FuelCell Propel v5
    80
    Good
    New Balance FuelCell Propel v5
    $120 $96
    Save 20%
    See on New Balance
  18. ASICS Metaspeed Sky Tokyo
    95
    Superb
    ASICS Metaspeed Sky Tokyo
    $270
    See on Fleet Feet
  19. Brooks Ghost Max
    91
    Superb
    Brooks Ghost Max
    $150 $90
    Save 40%
    See on eBay
  20. PUMA Velocity Nitro 2
    88
    Great
    PUMA Velocity Nitro 2
    $120 $50
    Save 58%
    See on Amazon
  21. Brooks Beast GTS 24
    86
    Good
    Brooks Beast GTS 24
    $160
    See on REI
  22. On Cloudstratus 3
    90
    Superb
    On Cloudstratus 3
    $180 $137
    Save 24%
    See on Amazon
  23. ASICS Gel Venture 10
    84
    Good
    ASICS Gel Venture 10
    $80 $60
    Save 25%
    See on Amazon
  24. Under Armour SlipSpeed Mega
    90
    Superb
    Under Armour SlipSpeed Mega
    $140 $105
    Save 25%
    See on Under Armour
  25. Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX
    87
    Great
    Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX
    $165 $120
    Save 27%
    See on Shoebacca
  26. Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 3
    New
    86
    Good
    Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 3
    $250 $200
    Save 20%
    See on Fleet Feet
  27. ASICS GT 2000 14
    82
    Good
    ASICS GT 2000 14
    $140
    See on REI
  28. Saucony Kinvara Pro
    89
    Great
    Saucony Kinvara Pro
    $180 $93
    Save 48%
    See on Amazon
  29. Reebok FloatZig 1
    89
    Great
    Reebok FloatZig 1
    $130 $58
    Save 55%
    See on Amazon
  30. PUMA Deviate Nitro Elite 3
    90
    Superb
    PUMA Deviate Nitro Elite 3
    $230
    See on Running Warehouse

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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!