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Maximalist running shoe reviews

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  1. Altra FWD VIA 2
    New
    83
    Good
    Altra FWD VIA 2
    Any color
    Altra FWD VIA 2 - Light Gray (AL0A85SR224)
    Altra FWD VIA 2 - Black/White (AL0A85TW010)
    Altra FWD VIA 2 - Black (AL0A85SR001)
    Altra FWD VIA 2 - Blue / Gray (AL0A85SR420)
    Altra FWD VIA 2 - White / Coral (AL0A85SR161)
    $165 $145
    Save 12%
    See on Amazon
  2. On Cloudflow 4
    90
    Superb
    On Cloudflow 4
    Any color
    On Cloudflow 4 - Glacier Chambray (3MD30101503)
    On Cloudflow 4 - Black White (3MD30100299)
    On Cloudflow 4 - White/Sand (3MD30100248)
    On Cloudflow 4 - White/Hay (3WD30111018)
    On Cloudflow 4 - 2312 Quartz Flame (3WD30112312)
    $160 $115
    Save 28%
    See on Amazon
  3. Hoka Stinson 7
    85
    Good
    Hoka Stinson 7
    Any color
    Hoka Stinson 7 - Foggy Night/Cardamom (FDM)
    Hoka Stinson 7 - Fern/Cement (FNCM)
    Hoka Stinson 7 - Oyster Mushroom/Wild Mushroom (OSH)
    Hoka Stinson 7 - Black / Cement / Mushroom Tone (BCMN)
    Hoka Stinson 7 - Slate Blue/Asphalt Grey (SBLSP)
    $170 $140
    Save 18%
    See on Fleet Feet
  4. Nike Ultrafly
    88
    Great
    Nike Ultrafly
    $260 $152
    Save 42%
    See on Amazon
  5. Nike Winflo 12
    New
    85
    Good
    Nike Winflo 12
    $110
    See on Nike
  6. Saucony Endorphin Shift 3
    88
    Great
    Saucony Endorphin Shift 3
    $150 $100
    Save 33%
    See on Amazon
  7. New Balance Fresh Foam X Balos
    88
    Great
    New Balance Fresh Foam X Balos
    $200 $160
    Save 20%
    See on New Balance
  8. On Cloudstratus 3
    89
    Great
    On Cloudstratus 3
    $180 $131
    Save 27%
    See on Amazon
  9. PUMA MagMax Nitro 2
    New
    88
    Great
    PUMA MagMax Nitro 2
    $180 $162
    Save 10%
    See on Amazon
  10. Saucony Endorphin Azura
    New
    87
    Great
    Saucony Endorphin Azura
    $150
    See on Zappos
  11. New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v3
    86
    Great
    New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Elite v3
    $230 $190
    Save 17%
    See on Amazon
  12. Diadora Nucleo 2
    85
    Good
    Diadora Nucleo 2
    $160 $121
    Save 24%
    See on Amazon
  13. KEEN Seek
    90
    Superb
    KEEN Seek
    $185 $139
    Save 25%
    See on Zappos
  14. Saucony Triumph 21
    87
    Great
    Saucony Triumph 21
    $160 $106
    Save 34%
    See on Amazon
  15. Brooks Glycerin Flex
    New
    86
    Great
    Brooks Glycerin Flex
    $170
    See on Zappos
  16. Diadora Cellula
    86
    Great
    Diadora Cellula
    $170 $98
    Save 42%
    See on Amazon
  17. Diadora Atomo Star
    88
    Great
    Diadora Atomo Star
    $240 $140
    Save 42%
    See on Amazon
  18. On Cloudmonster Hyper
    88
    Great
    On Cloudmonster Hyper
    $220 $165
    Save 25%
    See on Fleet Feet
  19. On Cloudsurfer Trail 2
    82
    Good
    On Cloudsurfer Trail 2
    $170 $120
    Save 29%
    See on Zappos
  20. Topo Specter 2
    84
    Good
    Topo Specter 2
    $165 $105
    Save 36%
    See on Amazon
  21. Saucony Kinvara Pro
    87
    Great
    Saucony Kinvara Pro
    $180 $100
    Save 44%
    See on Amazon
  22. ASICS Gel Excite 10
    86
    Great
    ASICS Gel Excite 10
    $85 $60
    Save 29%
    See on Rack Room Shoes
  23. Mizuno Wave Inspire 21
    85
    Good
    Mizuno Wave Inspire 21
    $140 $105
    Save 25%
    See on Fleet Feet
  24. Mizuno Wave Sky 9
    87
    Great
    Mizuno Wave Sky 9
    $180 $151
    Save 16%
    See on Amazon
  25. PUMA ForeverRun Nitro 2
    83
    Good
    PUMA ForeverRun Nitro 2
    $150 $100
    Save 33%
    See on Amazon
  26. Hoka Tecton X 2
    87
    Great
    Hoka Tecton X 2
    $225 $157
    Save 30%
    See on Hoka
  27. Mizuno Neo Zen 2
    New
    82
    Good
    Mizuno Neo Zen 2
    $160 $144
    Save 10%
    See on Zappos
  28. ASICS Gel Pulse 16
    83
    Good
    ASICS Gel Pulse 16
    $100 $80
    Save 20%
    See on Amazon
  29. PUMA Magnify Nitro 2
    83
    Good
    PUMA Magnify Nitro 2
    $150 $50
    Save 67%
    See on Amazon
  30. Adidas Adizero Prime X 2 Strung
    88
    Great
    Adidas Adizero Prime X 2 Strung
    $300 $235
    Save 22%
    See on Shoebacca

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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!