Maximalist running shoe reviews

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Adidas Supernova Prima 2
New

88

Great

Any color

$160 $115

Save 28%

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Diadora Nucleo 2

85

Good

Any color

$160 $121

Save 24%

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Adidas Hyperboost Edge
New

88

Great

Any color

$200

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ASICS Gel Venture 10

84

Good

$80 $70

Save 13%

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Adidas Adizero EVO SL ATR

90

Superb

$160

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Brooks Glycerin StealthFit 21

82

Good

$160 $110

Save 31%

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KURU Atom 2

86

Great

$169

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HOKA Tecton X 3

84

Good

$275

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PUMA MagMax Nitro 2
New

88

Great

$180

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Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 2

88

Great

$500

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Diadora Cellula

86

Great

$170 $105

Save 38%

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Nike Winflo 12
New

N/A

Not enough reviews yet

$110

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Mizuno Neo Zen 2
New

82

Good

$160

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Mount to Coast C1
New

89

Great

$180

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Diadora Atomo Star

88

Great

$240 $150

Save 38%

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PUMA Fast-R Nitro Elite 3

86

Great

$295

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Saucony Xodus Ultra 3

84

Good

$160 $110

Save 31%

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Saucony Triumph 22

87

Great

$160

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Under Armour Infinite Pro

85

Good

$130 $78

Save 40%

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HOKA Mafate 5

80

Good

$185

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On Cloudsurfer Trail 2

83

Good

$170 $120

Save 29%

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ASICS Metaspeed Edge Tokyo

89

Great

$270

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ASICS Metaspeed Ray

91

Superb

$300

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Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 2

90

Superb

$250 $225

Save 10%

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Saucony Tempus 2

90

Superb

$170

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Brooks Hyperion 3

79

Good

$140

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Hoka Mach X 2

72

Bad

$190 $143

Save 25%

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Brooks Addiction GTS 15

82

Good

$140

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Nike Structure 25

82

Good

$140 $113

Save 19%

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Nike Vaporfly 3

86

Great

$260

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Terrain
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Pace
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- Tempo / speed (69)
- Competition / race (49)
Brand
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Use
- Long distance (183)
- Jogging (208)
- All-day wear (105)
- Walking (168)
- For beginners (47)
- Treadmill (142)
- Off-trail (21)
- Hiking (37)
- Triathlon (39)
- Spartan race (OCR) (8)
Pronation
- Overpronation (42)
- Neutral pronation (291)
- Supination (292)
- Underpronation (292)
Heel to toe drop
- 1 mm - 5 mm (12)
- 5 mm - 8 mm (79)
- 8 mm - 12 mm (198)
- > 12 mm (44)
2 mm - 17 mm

2 mm 17 mm
Width / Fit
- Narrow (94)
- Medium (217)
- Wide (20)
87 mm - 104 mm

87 mm 104 mm
Toebox width
- Narrow (69)
- Medium (197)
- Wide (27)
56 mm - 85 mm

56 mm 85 mm
Release date
- 2026 (43)
- 2025 (116)
- 2024 (84)
- 2023 (52)
- 2022 or older (38)
- New (37)
- Hide low stock (249)
- Hide previous models (204)
Audience score
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- 80-90 (257)
- 70-80 (30)
- < 70 (2)
69 - 94

69 94
Race distance
- Marathon (46)
- Half marathon (48)
- 5K and 10K (31)
- Ultra (26)
Energy return
- High (71)
- Moderate (90)
- Low (95)
40% - 81%

40% 81%
Shock absorption
- High (179)
- Moderate (75)
- Low (5)
95 SA - 185 SA

95 SA 185 SA
Strike Pattern
- Forefoot/Midfoot strike (199)
- Heel strike (240)
Type
Heel stack
- 35 mm - 40 mm (261)
- > 40 mm (72)
35 mm - 51 mm

35 mm 51 mm
Width
- Wide (333)
- X-Wide (333)
- Normal
- Narrow (333)
Price
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- $100 - $140 (149)
- $140 - $160 (117)
- $160 - $180 (105)
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- Cheap (19)
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Breathability
- Breathable (65)
- Moderate (193)
- Warm (55)
Features
- Carbon plate (72)
- Rocker (181)
- Orthotic friendly (314)
- Removable insole (314)
- Rock plate (7)
- Sockless wear (35)
- Sustainable (46)
- Slip-On (1)
Arch support
- Stability (42)
- Neutral (291)
Midsole softness
- Soft (52)
- Balanced (96)
- Firm (22)
19 AC - 53 AC

19 AC 53 AC
Condition
- Flat feet (42)
- Plantar fasciitis (51)
- Knee pain (76)
- Achilles tendonitis (34)
- Shin splints (48)
- Bunions (10)
- Hallux rigidus (20)
- Haglund's deformity (84)
Outsole durability
- Good (201)
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0 mm - 17 mm

0 mm 17 mm
Toebox durability
- Good (79)
- Decent (144)
- Bad (67)
Stiffness
- Flexible (22)
- Moderate (123)
- Stiff (115)
6N - 39N

6N 39N
Arch Type
- High arch (291)
- Low arch (42)
Season
- Winter (16)
- Summer (65)
- All seasons (298)
Heel padding durability
- Good (170)
- Decent (80)
- Bad (38)
Waterproofing
- Waterproof (10)
- Water repellent (3)
Weight
- < 5.3 oz (13)
- 7.1 oz - 8.8 oz (65)
- 8.8 oz - 10.6 oz (184)
- 10.6 oz - 12.3 oz (65)
- > 12.3 oz (6)
3.5 oz - 15 oz

3.5 oz 15 oz
Forefoot stack
- 15 mm - 20 mm (1)
- 20 mm - 25 mm (36)
- 25 mm - 30 mm (158)
- > 30 mm (138)
19 mm - 42 mm

19 mm 42 mm
Color
Collection
Heel counter stiffness
- Flexible (84)
- Moderate (113)
- Stiff (126)
Toebox height
- Low (51)
- Medium (155)
- High (36)
21 mm - 35 mm

21 mm 35 mm
Deals
- On sale (177)
- Deals (110)
- Outlet (59)
- Under $100 (83)
- Under $50 (7)
Torsional rigidity
- Flexible (13)
- Moderate (55)
- Stiff (252)
Traction
- High (183)
- Moderate (53)
0.28 - 0.96

0.28 0.96
Trail terrain
- Gravel / Road-to-trail (42)
- Versatile / Moderate terrain (35)
- Rocky / Technical terrain (16)
- Mud (8)
- Snow / Icy terrain (3)
Discount
- > 70% (2)
- 50% - 70% (31)
- 30% - 50% (102)
- < 30% (277)
Technology
- Gore-Tex (11)
- Vibram (16)
- Ortholite (26)
- BOA (1)
Material
- Mesh (288)
- Knit (46)
- Vegan (29)
- Reflective (152)
Lug depth
- < 3 mm (4)
- 3 mm - 4 mm (32)
- > 4 mm (21)
2 mm - 5.8 mm

2 mm 5.8 mm
Difference in midsole softness in cold
- Small (200)
- Normal (84)
- 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!