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ASICS Gel Nimbus 28

88

Great

Any color

$170

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Saucony Endorphin Pro 3

89

Great

$225 $141

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Hoka Skyward X

88

Great

Any color

$225

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On Cloudboom Strike

93

Superb

$280 $200

Save 29%

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Saucony Triumph 20

88

Great

$160 $90

Save 44%

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ASICS Gel Excite 10

86

Great

$85 $70

Save 18%

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ASICS Trabuco Max 2

93

Superb

$150 $100

Save 33%

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Hoka Stinson 7

85

Good

$170 $140

Save 18%

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HOKA Mafate 5

80

Good

$185 $148

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Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro

91

Superb

$250 $148

Save 41%

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Brooks Hyperion 3

79

Good

$140 $90

Save 36%

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Saucony Endorphin Shift 3

88

Great

$150 $100

Save 33%

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Nike Ultrafly

88

Great

$260 $152

Save 42%

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On Cloudstratus 3

89

Great

$180 $135

Save 25%

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Altra FWD VIA 2
New

83

Good

$160

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ASICS Megablast

88

Great

$225

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Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 2

90

Superb

$250 $149

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Brooks Hyperion Max 3

84

Good

$200

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Saucony Kinvara Pro

87

Great

$180 $93

Save 48%

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v3

86

Great

$230 $190

Save 17%

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New Balance Fresh Foam More v3

89

Great

$165 $124

Save 25%

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Saucony Triumph 21

87

Great

$160 $107

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On Cloudsurfer Trail

86

Great

$160 $100

Save 38%

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Diadora Cellula

86

Great

$170 $105

Save 38%

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ASICS Gel Pulse 16

83

Good

$100 $80

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ASICS Superblast 3
New

83

Good

$210

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On Cloudflow 4

90

Superb

$160 $120

Save 25%

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Mizuno Wave Rebellion Flash 2

89

Great

$170 $120

Save 29%

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ASICS Metaspeed Sky Tokyo

93

Superb

$270

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Hoka Clifton 9 GTX

85

Good

$160 $148

Save 8%

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Use
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- For beginners (38)
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Pronation
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Heel to toe drop
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- 8 mm - 12 mm (192)
- > 12 mm (43)
2 mm - 17 mm

2 mm 17 mm
Width / Fit
- Narrow (93)
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- Wide (19)
87 mm - 104 mm

87 mm 104 mm
Toebox width
- Narrow (68)
- Medium (193)
- Wide (26)
56 mm - 85 mm

56 mm 85 mm
Audience score
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69 - 94

69 94
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Energy return
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40% - 81%

40% 81%
Strike Pattern
- Forefoot/Midfoot strike (197)
- Heel strike (233)
Type
Shock absorption
- High (173)
- Moderate (75)
- Low (5)
95 SA - 185 SA

95 SA 185 SA
Heel stack
- 35 mm - 40 mm (256)
- > 40 mm (71)
35 mm - 51 mm

35 mm 51 mm
Width
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Price
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Features
- Carbon plate (71)
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- Orthotic friendly (309)
- Removable insole (309)
- Sockless wear (35)
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Arch support
- Stability (41)
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Breathability
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- Warm (54)
Midsole softness
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19 AC - 53 AC

19 AC 53 AC
Condition
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- Haglund's deformity (84)
Outsole durability
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0 mm - 17 mm

0 mm 17 mm
Toebox durability
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Stiffness
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6N - 39N

6N 39N
Arch Type
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Waterproofing
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Season
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- All seasons (292)
Weight
- < 5.3 oz (13)
- 7.1 oz - 8.8 oz (65)
- 8.8 oz - 10.6 oz (180)
- 10.6 oz - 12.3 oz (63)
- > 12.3 oz (6)
3.5 oz - 15 oz

3.5 oz 15 oz
Heel padding durability
- Good (164)
- Decent (80)
- Bad (38)
Forefoot stack
- 15 mm - 20 mm (1)
- 20 mm - 25 mm (35)
- 25 mm - 30 mm (154)
- > 30 mm (137)
19 mm - 42 mm

19 mm 42 mm
Trail terrain
- Light (36)
- Moderate (36)
- Technical (16)
Heel counter stiffness
- Flexible (84)
- Moderate (111)
- Stiff (122)
Color
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Torsional rigidity
- Flexible (13)
- Moderate (55)
- Stiff (252)
Traction
- High (177)
- Moderate (53)
0.28 - 0.96

0.28 0.96
Deals
- On sale (207)
- Deals (141)
- Outlet (77)
- Under $100 (106)
- Under $50 (5)
Toebox height
- Low (49)
- Medium (151)
- High (36)
21 mm - 35 mm

21 mm 35 mm
Discount
- > 70% (2)
- 50% - 70% (31)
- 30% - 50% (137)
- < 30% (294)
Technology
- Gore-Tex (11)
- Vibram (14)
- Ortholite (26)
- BOA (1)
Lug depth
- < 3 mm (4)
- 3 mm - 4 mm (30)
- > 4 mm (21)
2 mm - 5.8 mm

2 mm 5.8 mm
Material
- Mesh (284)
- Knit (44)
- Vegan (29)
- Reflective (147)
Difference in midsole softness in cold
- Small (196)
- Normal (82)
- Big (27)
0% - 69%

0% 69%

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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!