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Maximalist running shoe reviews

291 shoes reviewed

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  1. Mizuno Wave Inspire 21
    87
    Great
    Mizuno Wave Inspire 21
    Any color
    Mizuno Wave Inspire 21 - Black (4114904114)
    Mizuno Wave Inspire 21 - Grey (4114905F5S)
    Mizuno Wave Inspire 21 - Blue (J1GC254406)
    Mizuno Wave Inspire 21 - Black (J1GC254402)
    Mizuno Wave Inspire 21 - Grey (J1GD254421)
    $140 $98
    Save 30%
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  2. On Cloudstratus 3
    90
    Superb
    On Cloudstratus 3
    Any color
    On Cloudstratus 3 - White Sand (3WD30121148)
    On Cloudstratus 3 - Black (3MD30111197)
    On Cloudstratus 3 - Metal Glacier (3MD30112139)
    $180 $140
    Save 22%
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  3. Hoka Rocket X 2
    86
    Good
    Hoka Rocket X 2
    Any color
    Hoka Rocket X 2 - Lettuce/Solar Flare (LCS)
    Hoka Rocket X 2 - White (YZC)
    Hoka Rocket X 2 - Multi (FLV)
    $250 $185
    Save 26%
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  4. Under Armour SlipSpeed Mega
    90
    Superb
    Under Armour SlipSpeed Mega
    $140 $105
    Save 25%
    See on Under Armour
  5. On Cloudboom Strike
    92
    Superb
    On Cloudboom Strike
    $280
    See on Fleet Feet
  6. Adidas Supernova Prima
    89
    Great
    Adidas Supernova Prima
    $160 $100
    Save 38%
    See on Shoebacca
  7. HOKA Challenger 8
    New
    72
    Bad
    HOKA Challenger 8
    $155 $117
    Save 25%
    See on Fleet Feet
  8. New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v3
    87
    Great
    New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v3
    $230 $168
    Save 27%
    See on Amazon
  9. Nike Zoom Fly 4
    86
    Good
    Nike Zoom Fly 4
    $160 $100
    Save 38%
    See on Amazon
  10. PUMA Deviate Nitro Elite 3
    90
    Superb
    PUMA Deviate Nitro Elite 3
    $230
    See on Running Warehouse
  11. ASICS GT 2000 14
    New
    82
    Good
    ASICS GT 2000 14
    $140
    See on REI
  12. ASICS Gel Excite 10
    86
    Good
    ASICS Gel Excite 10
    $85 $70
    Save 18%
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  13. Nike Ultrafly
    89
    Great
    Nike Ultrafly
    $260 $168
    Save 35%
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  14. Mizuno Neo Vista 2
    82
    Good
    Mizuno Neo Vista 2
    $200 $156
    Save 22%
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  15. ASICS Gel Cumulus 25
    88
    Great
    ASICS Gel Cumulus 25
    $140 $91
    Save 35%
    See on Amazon
  16. ASICS Metaspeed Sky Paris
    90
    Superb
    ASICS Metaspeed Sky Paris
    $250
    See on Fleet Feet
  17. Brooks Glycerin GTS 22
    78
    Decent
    Brooks Glycerin GTS 22
    $165
    See on REI
  18. Saucony Endorphin Shift 3
    89
    Great
    Saucony Endorphin Shift 3
    $150 $98
    Save 35%
    See on Amazon
  19. On Cloudeclipse
    90
    Superb
    On Cloudeclipse
    $180 $120
    Save 33%
    See on Amazon
  20. Diadora Cellula
    87
    Great
    Diadora Cellula
    $170 $75
    Save 56%
    See on Nordstrom Rack
  21. Saucony Guide 18
    80
    Good
    Saucony Guide 18
    $150
    See on REI
  22. Hoka Mach X 2
    73
    Bad
    Hoka Mach X 2
    $190 $133
    Save 30%
    See on Running Warehouse
  23. Saucony Triumph 21
    87
    Great
    Saucony Triumph 21
    $160 $111
    Save 31%
    See on Amazon
  24. Saucony Triumph 20
    87
    Great
    Saucony Triumph 20
    $160 $82
    Save 49%
    See on Amazon
  25. Saucony Endorphin Elite 2
    86
    Good
    Saucony Endorphin Elite 2
    $290
    See on Fleet Feet
  26. Hoka Bondi X
    90
    Superb
    Hoka Bondi X
    $200 $120
    Save 40%
    See on Nordstrom Rack
  27. Brooks Glycerin GTS 20
    90
    Superb
    Brooks Glycerin GTS 20
    $160 $90
    Save 44%
    See on Nordstrom Rack
  28. Hoka Challenger 7 GTX
    78
    Decent
    Hoka Challenger 7 GTX
    $160 $128
    Save 20%
    See on Fleet Feet
  29. Saucony Endorphin Trainer
    77
    Decent
    Saucony Endorphin Trainer
    $180 $100
    Save 44%
    See on Running Warehouse
  30. Adidas Adizero Prime X3 STRUNG
    90
    Superb
    Adidas Adizero Prime X3 STRUNG
    $300 $240
    Save 20%
    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!