Maximalist running shoe reviews

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Mizuno Wave Inspire 21

85

Good

Any color

$140 $108

Save 23%

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Nike Zoom Fly 6

92

Superb

Any color

$170

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Nike Structure 26
New

85

Good

Any color

$145 $117

Save 19%

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Brooks Glycerin Stealthfit 20

86

Good

$160 $90

Save 44%

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HOKA Rocket X 3
New

89

Great

$250

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Nike Structure 25

82

Good

$140 $80

Save 43%

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Topo Ultraventure 3

88

Great

$150 $113

Save 25%

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Nike Pegasus 41 GTX

85

Good

$160 $118

Save 26%

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ASICS Gel Pulse 15

83

Good

$100 $70

Save 30%

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Mizuno Wave Inspire 19

88

Great

$140 $100

Save 29%

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PUMA Deviate Nitro Elite 3

90

Superb

$230

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Saucony Xodus Ultra 3

83

Good

$160 $90

Save 44%

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Mizuno Wave Inspire 20

86

Good

$140 $100

Save 29%

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On Cloudsurfer Max
New

81

Good

$180 $158

Save 12%

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Hoka Mafate Speed 4

88

Great

$185 $130

Save 30%

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Adidas Alphabounce+

80

Good

$100 $54

Save 46%

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Mizuno Wave Sky 7

88

Great

$170 $82

Save 52%

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Nike ZoomX Vaporfly NEXT% 2

91

Superb

$225 $180

Save 20%

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Brooks Ghost Max 3
New

N/A

Not enough reviews yet

$160

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Brooks Glycerin GTS 22

78

Decent

$165 $150

Save 9%

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ASICS Novablast 2

89

Great

$130 $79

Save 39%

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Mizuno Wave Horizon 6

89

Great

$170 $112

Save 34%

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Hoka Stinson 7

85

Good

$170 $132

Save 22%

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Brooks Hyperion Elite 5
New

91

Superb

$275

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Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 4

93

Superb

$250

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Nike Pegasus Trail 4 GTX

86

Good

$160 $124

Save 23%

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Hoka Mach X 2

72

Bad

$190 $125

Save 34%

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ASICS Dynablast 5

84

Good

$120 $96

Save 20%

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Hoka Tecton X 2

88

Great

$225 $180

Save 20%

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Hoka Skyflow

89

Great

$160

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- 30% - 49% (108)
- 30% and below (264)
Torsional rigidity
- Flexible (12)
- Moderate (52)
- Stiff (213)
Technology
- Gore-Tex (9)
- Vibram (16)
- Ortholite (22)
- BOA (1)
Lug depth
- Below 3 mm (6)
- 3 mm - 4 mm (28)
- 4 mm and above (19)
Traction
- High (125)
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Material
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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!