Maximalist running shoe reviews

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Nike Alphafly 2

84

Good

Any color

$275 $252

Save 8%

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Mizuno Wave Rider 25

90

Great

Any color

$135 $109

Save 19%

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ASICS Dynablast 3

83

Good

Any color

$100 $60

Save 40%

See on Amazon
Saucony Axon

87

Great

$100 $63

Save 37%

See on Amazon
Merrell Agility Peak 5 GTX

80

Good

$170 $119

Save 30%

See on Amazon
Nike ZoomX Invincible Run Flyknit 2

86

Good

$180

See on Amazon
Saucony Endorphin Pro+

91

Superb

$250

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ASICS Gel Kayano Lite 2

87

Great

$160 $89

Save 44%

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Hoka Gaviota 4

86

Good

$190

See on Amazon
Under Armour Velociti Elite 2
New

N/A

Not enough reviews yet

$250 $188

Save 25%

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Skechers Max Cushioning Elite

82

Good

$90 $75

Save 17%

See on eBay
Brooks Glycerin 19

89

Great

$160

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Brooks Aurora-BL

90

Great

$200

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Salomon XA Pro 3D V8

89

Great

$130

See on Public Lands
Nike Renew Ride 3

75

Bad

$80 $68

Save 15%

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On Cloudrunner 2 Waterproof

67

Bad

$170 $153

Save 10%

See on Zappos
Nike ZoomX Invincible Run

89

Great

Out of stock in all 50 shops
ASICS Gel Excite 8

83

Good

$87

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Hoka Gaviota 3

87

Great

$190

See on Amazon
Salomon Supercross 4

84

Good

Out of stock in all 50 shops
Adidas Switch FWD 2

85

Good

$195

See on Farfetch
Nike Renew Ride 2

75

Bad

$75 $70

Save 7%

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Kailas Fuga EX BOA

90

Great

Out of stock in all 50 shops
Kailas Fuga YAO

90

Great

Out of stock in all 50 shops
Kailas Fuga DU

85

Good

Out of stock in all 50 shops
Kailas Fuga Elite 2

83

Good

Out of stock in all 50 shops
Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite 2

81

Good

$260

See on Running Warehouse
Skechers Max Cushioning Elite 2.0

81

Good

$100 $55

Save 45%

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Kailas Phantom 3.0

90

Great

Out of stock in all 50 shops
Kailas Fuga EX 2

85

Good

Out of stock in all 50 shops

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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!