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Maximalist running shoe reviews

269 shoes reviewed

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  1. Hoka Cielo X1
    88
    Great
    Hoka Cielo X1
    Any color
    Hoka Cielo X1 - Black (BCQ)
    $275 $207
    Save 25%
    See on Fleet Feet
  2. ASICS Gel Excite Trail 2
    81
    Good
    ASICS Gel Excite Trail 2
    Any color
    ASICS Gel Excite Trail 2 - Lime Green / Black (1011B594301)
    ASICS Gel Excite Trail 2 - Pepper Black (1011B594201)
    ASICS Gel Excite Trail 2 - Black/Nova Orange (1011B594002)
    $85 $70
    Save 18%
    See on Amazon
  3. Brooks Glycerin GTS 22
    78
    Decent
    Brooks Glycerin GTS 22
    Any color
    Brooks Glycerin GTS 22 - Orange (821)
    Brooks Glycerin GTS 22 - Blue (494)
    Brooks Glycerin GTS 22 - Black (013)
    Brooks Glycerin GTS 22 - Grey (078)
    Brooks Glycerin GTS 22 - Black (002)
    $158
    See on Amazon
  4. Mizuno Wave Horizon 6
    89
    Great
    Mizuno Wave Horizon 6
    $170 $120
    Save 29%
    See on Amazon
  5. Puma MagMax Nitro
    91
    Superb
    Puma MagMax Nitro
    $180
    See on Amazon
  6. Nike Zoom Fly 4
    86
    Good
    Nike Zoom Fly 4
    $160 $147
    Save 8%
    See on Amazon
  7. ASICS Gel Cumulus 25
    88
    Great
    ASICS Gel Cumulus 25
    $140 $105
    Save 25%
    See on Fleet Feet
  8. Nike Air Winflo 9
    85
    Good
    Nike Air Winflo 9
    $100 $59
    Save 41%
    See on Amazon
  9. ASICS Novablast 2
    89
    Great
    ASICS Novablast 2
    $130 $100
    Save 23%
    See on Amazon
  10. Saucony Axon 2
    89
    Great
    Saucony Axon 2
    $100 $70
    Save 30%
    See on Amazon
  11. Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 2
    90
    Great
    Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 2
    $250 $188
    Save 25%
    See on Fleet Feet
  12. ASICS Trabuco Max 4
    New
    86
    Good
    ASICS Trabuco Max 4
    $159
    See on Amazon
  13. Brooks Aurora-BL
    90
    Great
    Brooks Aurora-BL
    $200 $160
    Save 20%
    See on Amazon
  14. Adidas Adizero Boston 11
    83
    Good
    Adidas Adizero Boston 11
    $160 $74
    Save 54%
    See on Amazon
  15. On Cloudflow 4
    90
    Great
    On Cloudflow 4
    $160 $120
    Save 25%
    See on Fleet Feet
  16. Saucony Endorphin Trail
    86
    Good
    Saucony Endorphin Trail
    $160 $90
    Save 44%
    See on Amazon
  17. Brooks Ghost Max
    91
    Superb
    Brooks Ghost Max
    $150 $90
    Save 40%
    See on eBay
  18. ASICS GT 1000 14
    New
    81
    Good
    ASICS GT 1000 14
    $110 $98
    Save 11%
    See on Amazon
  19. On Cloudsurfer Trail
    85
    Good
    On Cloudsurfer Trail
    $160 $115
    Save 28%
    See on Running Warehouse
  20. New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Trainer v2
    89
    Great
    New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Trainer v2
    $200
    See on Amazon
  21. Topo Ultraventure 4
    New
    86
    Good
    Topo Ultraventure 4
    $150
    See on Amazon
  22. Merrell Agility Peak 5 GTX
    81
    Good
    Merrell Agility Peak 5 GTX
    $170 $102
    Save 40%
    See on Amazon
  23. Under Armour SlipSpeed Mega
    90
    Great
    Under Armour SlipSpeed Mega
    $140 $105
    Save 25%
    See on Under Armour
  24. Saucony Xodus Ultra 3
    83
    Good
    Saucony Xodus Ultra 3
    $160 $80
    Save 50%
    See on Running Warehouse
  25. New Balance Fresh Foam X More Trail v3
    87
    Great
    New Balance Fresh Foam X More Trail v3
    $160
    See on Fleet Feet
  26. ASICS Metaspeed Sky Tokyo
    New
    89
    Great
    ASICS Metaspeed Sky Tokyo
    $270
    See on Amazon
  27. ASICS Gel Kinsei Max
    83
    Good
    ASICS Gel Kinsei Max
    $180 $120
    Save 33%
    See on Amazon
  28. Mizuno Wave Rider 26
    87
    Great
    Mizuno Wave Rider 26
    $140 $111
    Save 21%
    See on Amazon
  29. Saucony Endorphin Trainer
    77
    Decent
    Saucony Endorphin Trainer
    $180 $150
    Save 17%
    See on Amazon
  30. On Cloudboom Strike
    New
    92
    Superb
    On Cloudboom Strike
    $280
    See on Fleet Feet

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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!