Maximalist running shoe reviews

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Saucony Endorphin Elite 2

86

Good

Any color

$290

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ASICS Megablast
New

83

Good

Any color

$225

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Brooks Hyperion Max 3
New

79

Good

Any color

$200

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Saucony Endorphin Pro 2

91

Superb

$200 $119

Save 41%

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Mizuno Wave Inspire 21

86

Good

$140 $104

Save 26%

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Nike Ultrafly

89

Great

$260 $153

Save 41%

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ASICS Gel Nimbus 25

89

Great

$160 $138

Save 14%

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Brooks Glycerin GTS 20

90

Superb

$160 $90

Save 44%

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Mizuno Wave Rider 29
New

85

Good

$150 $126

Save 16%

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Hoka Carbon X 3

82

Good

$180 $68

Save 62%

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Hoka Mach X 2

73

Bad

$190 $101

Save 47%

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Brooks Adrenaline GTS 22

89

Great

$140 $130

Save 7%

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Saucony Triumph 20

87

Great

$160 $101

Save 37%

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Mizuno Wave Sky 7

88

Great

$170 $75

Save 56%

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ASICS Sonicblast
New

82

Good

$180

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HOKA Mafate X
New

86

Good

$225

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Under Armour Infinite Pro

85

Good

$130 $80

Save 39%

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HOKA Tecton X 3

84

Good

$275

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Brooks Glycerin Stealthfit 20

86

Good

$160 $90

Save 44%

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New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Trainer v2

89

Great

$180 $150

Save 17%

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Mizuno Wave Rebellion

87

Great

$180 $135

Save 25%

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Asics Gel Pulse 16
New

N/A

Not enough reviews yet

$100 $79

Save 21%

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Nike Winflo 11 GTX

77

Decent

$130 $102

Save 22%

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Mizuno Wave Inspire 20

86

Good

$140 $97

Save 31%

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Brooks Ghost Max

91

Superb

$150 $130

Save 13%

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ASICS Versablast 4

82

Good

$80 $70

Save 13%

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ASICS Novablast 3

91

Superb

$140 $105

Save 25%

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ASICS Gel Nimbus 28
New

88

Great

$170

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Saucony Hurricane 25
New

78

Decent

$170

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ASICS Metaspeed Edge Tokyo

88

Great

$270

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Heel to toe drop
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Use
- Long distance (148)
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Features
- Carbon plate (69)
- Rocker (160)
- Orthotic friendly (283)
- Removable insole (283)
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Midsole softness
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Condition
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Breathability
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Shock absorption
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Waterproofing
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Toebox durability
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Heel padding durability
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Weight
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- 8.8oz - 10.6oz (167)
- 10.6oz - 12.3oz (61)
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Technology
- Gore-Tex (10)
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Traction
- High (140)
- Moderate (53)
Deals
- On sale (188)
- Deals (118)
- Outlet (76)
- Under $100 (108)
- Under $50 (5)
Torsional rigidity
- Flexible (13)
- Moderate (54)
- Stiff (227)
Discount
- 70% and above (1)
- 50% - 69% (30)
- 30% - 49% (111)
- 30% and below (278)
Lug depth
- Below 3 mm (6)
- 3 mm - 4 mm (30)
- 4 mm and above (22)
Difference in midsole softness in cold
- Small (162)
- Normal (80)
- Big (28)
Material
- Mesh (263)
- Knit (42)
- Vegan (29)
- Reflective (123)

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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!