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Maximalist running shoe reviews

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  1. ASICS Dynablast 5
    82
    Good
    ASICS Dynablast 5
    Any color
    ASICS Dynablast 5 - Black (1011B983001)
    ASICS Dynablast 5 - Blue (1011B983400)
    ASICS Dynablast 5 - Grey (1011B983020)
    ASICS Dynablast 5 - Yellow (1011B983750)
    ASICS Dynablast 5 - Green (1011B983300)
    $120 $96
    Save 20%
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  2. Brooks Hyperion Elite 4
    86
    Great
    Brooks Hyperion Elite 4
    Any color
    Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 - Illusion Blue Coral Orange (488)
    Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 - Diva Pink Crystal Seas Black (645)
    Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 - Bluewash/Green Gecko/Cobalt (134)
    $250 $176
    Save 30%
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  3. On Cloudmonster Hyper
    88
    Great
    On Cloudmonster Hyper
    Any color
    On Cloudmonster Hyper - Grey (3ME10133205)
    On Cloudmonster Hyper - Grey (3ME10134323)
    On Cloudmonster Hyper - Undyed/Mint (3ME10131560)
    On Cloudmonster Hyper - Black (3ME10132535)
    On Cloudmonster Hyper - Silver/Iron (3ME10132034)
    $220 $155
    Save 30%
    See on Running Warehouse
  4. ASICS Gel Excite 11
    77
    Decent
    ASICS Gel Excite 11
    $90 $75
    Save 17%
    See on Amazon
  5. ASICS Versablast 4
    82
    Good
    ASICS Versablast 4
    $80 $70
    Save 13%
    See on Amazon
  6. Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 2.0
    91
    Superb
    Adidas Adizero Adios Pro 2.0
    $220 $130
    Save 41%
    See on Amazon
  7. New Balance Fresh Foam X More Trail v3
    88
    Great
    New Balance Fresh Foam X More Trail v3
    $160
    See on Amazon
  8. Adidas Switch FWD
    88
    Great
    Adidas Switch FWD
    $140 $70
    Save 50%
    See on Amazon
  9. HOKA Mafate X
    87
    Great
    HOKA Mafate X
    $225
    See on Hoka
  10. Under Armour Infinite Elite
    86
    Great
    Under Armour Infinite Elite
    $160 $109
    Save 32%
    See on Amazon
  11. Hoka Mach X 2
    72
    Bad
    Hoka Mach X 2
    $190 $122
    Save 36%
    See on Amazon
  12. Nike Pegasus 41 GTX
    86
    Great
    Nike Pegasus 41 GTX
    $160 $120
    Save 25%
    See on Dick's Sporting Goods
  13. Nike Pegasus Trail 4 GTX
    86
    Great
    Nike Pegasus Trail 4 GTX
    $160 $107
    Save 33%
    See on Amazon
  14. Saucony Axon 2
    89
    Great
    Saucony Axon 2
    $100 $50
    Save 50%
    See on Amazon
  15. Brooks Caldera 7
    89
    Great
    Brooks Caldera 7
    $150 $120
    Save 20%
    See on Amazon
  16. Topo Ultraventure 4
    86
    Great
    Topo Ultraventure 4
    $145
    See on Amazon
  17. Adidas Switch FWD 2
    85
    Good
    Adidas Switch FWD 2
    $140 $75
    Save 46%
    See on Amazon
  18. Under Armour SlipSpeed Mega
    84
    Good
    Under Armour SlipSpeed Mega
    $140 $96
    Save 31%
    See on Amazon
  19. Merrell Agility Peak 6
    New
    88
    Great
    Merrell Agility Peak 6
    $148
    See on Amazon
  20. ASICS Superblast
    91
    Superb
    ASICS Superblast
    $200
    See on Fleet Feet
  21. Mizuno Wave Horizon 7
    87
    Great
    Mizuno Wave Horizon 7
    $170 $123
    Save 28%
    See on Amazon
  22. Mizuno Wave Sky 7
    86
    Great
    Mizuno Wave Sky 7
    $170 $92
    Save 46%
    See on Amazon
  23. Merrell Nova 2
    85
    Good
    Merrell Nova 2
    $110 $60
    Save 46%
    See on Amazon
  24. Saucony Endorphin Elite 2
    85
    Good
    Saucony Endorphin Elite 2
    $290
    See on Amazon
  25. HOKA Tecton X 3
    84
    Good
    HOKA Tecton X 3
    $275
    See on Hoka
  26. Saucony Endorphin Pro 5
    New
    84
    Good
    Saucony Endorphin Pro 5
    $240
    See on Amazon
  27. On Cloudmonster 3
    New
    87
    Great
    On Cloudmonster 3
    $190
    See on Fleet Feet
  28. Adidas Adizero Prime X3 STRUNG
    89
    Great
    Adidas Adizero Prime X3 STRUNG
    $300 $240
    Save 20%
    See on Running Warehouse
  29. Saucony Endorphin Azura
    New
    81
    Good
    Saucony Endorphin Azura
    $150
    See on Amazon
  30. Mizuno Wave Inspire 20
    85
    Good
    Mizuno Wave Inspire 20
    $140 $105
    Save 25%
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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!