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Maximalist running shoe reviews

248 shoes reviewed

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  1. Altra FWD VIA
    New
    85
    Good
    Altra FWD VIA
    Any color
    Altra FWD VIA - Blue (AL0A85PN440)
    Altra FWD VIA - Black (AL0A85PW000)
    Altra FWD VIA - Black (AL0A85PN001)
    Altra FWD VIA - Black (AL0A85PW050)
    Altra FWD VIA - Grey (AL0A85PN103)
    $160
    See on Altra Running
  2. Hoka Mach X
    89
    Great
    Hoka Mach X
    $180 $120
    Save 33%
    See on Nordstrom Rack
  3. Brooks Glycerin GTS 22
    78
    Decent
    Brooks Glycerin GTS 22
    Any color
    Brooks Glycerin GTS 22 - Blue (494)
    Brooks Glycerin GTS 22 - Black (013)
    Brooks Glycerin GTS 22 - Grey (078)
    Brooks Glycerin GTS 22 - Black (002)
    Brooks Glycerin GTS 22 - Black (090)
    $165
    See on REI
  4. Under Armour SlipSpeed Mega
    90
    Great
    Under Armour SlipSpeed Mega
    $140 $89
    Save 36%
    See on KICKS CREW
  5. Mizuno Wave Inspire 20
    86
    Good
    Mizuno Wave Inspire 20
    $140 $105
    Save 25%
    See on Fleet Feet
  6. On Cloudstratus 3
    90
    Great
    On Cloudstratus 3
    $180 $149
    Save 17%
    See on Amazon
  7. Nike Pegasus 41 GTX
    85
    Good
    Nike Pegasus 41 GTX
    $160 $131
    Save 18%
    See on Amazon
  8. Mizuno Wave Rider 27
    91
    Superb
    Mizuno Wave Rider 27
    $140 $94
    Save 33%
    See on Run United
  9. Mizuno Wave Horizon 7
    88
    Great
    Mizuno Wave Horizon 7
    $170 $77
    Save 55%
    See on Amazon
  10. Saucony Triumph 20
    87
    Great
    Saucony Triumph 20
    $160 $88
    Save 45%
    See on Amazon
  11. Brooks Beast GTS 24
    86
    Good
    Brooks Beast GTS 24
    $160
    See on REI
  12. ASICS Gel Nimbus 24
    88
    Great
    ASICS Gel Nimbus 24
    $160 $115
    Save 28%
    See on Amazon
  13. ASICS Trabuco Max 3
    86
    Good
    ASICS Trabuco Max 3
    $160 $100
    Save 38%
    See on Amazon
  14. Hoka Bondi X
    90
    Great
    Hoka Bondi X
    $200 $120
    Save 40%
    See on Nordstrom Rack
  15. New Balance Fuelcell Supercomp Trainer
    88
    Great
    New Balance Fuelcell Supercomp Trainer
    $180 $123
    Save 32%
    See on KICKS CREW
  16. Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro
    90
    Great
    Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro
    $250 $128
    Save 49%
    See on Nordstrom Rack
  17. Puma MagMax Nitro
    91
    Superb
    Puma MagMax Nitro
    $180
    See on Puma
  18. ASICS Gel Cumulus 25
    88
    Great
    ASICS Gel Cumulus 25
    $140 $100
    Save 29%
    See on Amazon
  19. Mizuno Wave Horizon 6
    89
    Great
    Mizuno Wave Horizon 6
    $170 $88
    Save 48%
    See on Nordstrom Rack
  20. ASICS Gel Pulse 15
    83
    Good
    ASICS Gel Pulse 15
    $100 $72
    Save 28%
    See on Amazon
  21. New Balance FuelCell Propel v5
    79
    Decent
    New Balance FuelCell Propel v5
    $120 $55
    Save 54%
    See on Amazon
  22. Adidas Alphabounce+
    80
    Good
    Adidas Alphabounce+
    $100 $40
    Save 60%
    See on Amazon
  23. Brooks Glycerin GTS 20
    90
    Great
    Brooks Glycerin GTS 20
    $160 $90
    Save 44%
    See on Nordstrom Rack
  24. HOKA Tecton X 3
    84
    Good
    HOKA Tecton X 3
    $275
    See on REI
  25. New Balance Fresh Foam X Balos
    89
    Great
    New Balance Fresh Foam X Balos
    $200 $180
    Save 10%
    See on Amazon
  26. Nike Zoom Fly 5
    80
    Good
    Nike Zoom Fly 5
    $160 $99
    Save 38%
    See on KICKS CREW
  27. Saucony Endorphin Elite 2
    New
    88
    Great
    Saucony Endorphin Elite 2
    $290
    See on Fleet Feet
  28. Saucony Xodus Ultra 3
    83
    Good
    Saucony Xodus Ultra 3
    $160 $90
    Save 44%
    See on Amazon
  29. PUMA Magnify Nitro 2
    83
    Good
    PUMA Magnify Nitro 2
    $150 $80
    Save 47%
    See on Amazon
  30. Mizuno Wave Inspire 19
    88
    Great
    Mizuno Wave Inspire 19
    $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!