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Maximalist running shoe reviews

302 shoes reviewed

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  1. Brooks Ghost Max
    91
    Superb
    Brooks Ghost Max
    Any color
    Brooks Ghost Max - Black (072)
    $150 $130
    Save 13%
    See on eBay
  2. Nike Winflo 11 GTX
    77
    Decent
    Nike Winflo 11 GTX
    Any color
    Nike Winflo 11 GTX - Anthracite Metallic Silver Black (FQ1358004)
    Nike Winflo 11 GTX - Black Black Anthracite (FQ1358001)
    Nike Winflo 11 GTX - Grey (FQ1358005)
    $130 $102
    Save 22%
    See on Nike
  3. Saucony Endorphin Shift 2
    88
    Great
    Saucony Endorphin Shift 2
    Any color
    Saucony Endorphin Shift 2 - Blue Raz/Acid (S2068925)
    Saucony Endorphin Shift 2 - Alloy/Jade (S2068920)
    $140 $116
    Save 17%
    See on Amazon
  4. Hoka Mafate Three2
    77
    Decent
    Hoka Mafate Three2
    $185 $148
    Save 20%
    See on Hoka
  5. Hoka Challenger 7 GTX
    78
    Decent
    Hoka Challenger 7 GTX
    $160
    See on REI
  6. PUMA Deviate Nitro Elite 2
    85
    Good
    PUMA Deviate Nitro Elite 2
    $200 $139
    Save 31%
    See on Puma
  7. Mizuno Wave Rider 26
    87
    Great
    Mizuno Wave Rider 26
    $140 $120
    Save 14%
    See on Amazon
  8. New Balance Fresh Foam X More Trail v3
    87
    Great
    New Balance Fresh Foam X More Trail v3
    $160 $93
    Save 42%
    See on KICKS CREW
  9. APL Streamline
    90
    Superb
    APL Streamline
    $300 $160
    Save 47%
    See on Holabird Sports
  10. Diadora Nucleo 2
    84
    Good
    Diadora Nucleo 2
    $165
    See on Amazon
  11. Brooks Hyperion 3
    New
    66
    Bad
    Brooks Hyperion 3
    $140 $100
    Save 29%
    See on Amazon
  12. PUMA ForeverRun Nitro 2
    83
    Good
    PUMA ForeverRun Nitro 2
    $147
    See on Amazon
  13. On Cloudboom Echo 3
    90
    Superb
    On Cloudboom Echo 3
    $290 $260
    Save 10%
    See on Dick's Sporting Goods
  14. Brooks Glycerin 19
    89
    Great
    Brooks Glycerin 19
    $145
    See on Amazon
  15. HOKA Mach X 3
    New
    74
    Bad
    HOKA Mach X 3
    $190
    See on REI
  16. Saucony Axon
    87
    Great
    Saucony Axon
    $100 $70
    Save 30%
    See on Amazon
  17. ASICS Gel Kayano Lite 2
    87
    Great
    ASICS Gel Kayano Lite 2
    $160 $120
    Save 25%
    See on Amazon
  18. ASICS Metaspeed Ray
    85
    Good
    ASICS Metaspeed Ray
    $300
    See on Fleet Feet
  19. Diadora Mythos Blushield Volo 5
    New
    N/A
    Not enough reviews yet
    Diadora Mythos Blushield Volo 5
    $160 $70
    Save 56%
    See on Nordstrom Rack
  20. Nike Zoom Fly 5
    80
    Good
    Nike Zoom Fly 5
    $170
    See on Amazon
  21. Diadora Atomo Star
    88
    Great
    Diadora Atomo Star
    $240
    See on Amazon
  22. Nike Renew Ride 3
    75
    Bad
    Nike Renew Ride 3
    $80 $59
    Save 26%
    See on Amazon
  23. ASICS Dynablast 3
    83
    Good
    ASICS Dynablast 3
    $100 $80
    Save 20%
    See on Amazon
  24. La Sportiva Prodigio Max
    New
    N/A
    Not enough reviews yet
    La Sportiva Prodigio Max
    $185
    See on REI
  25. ASICS Metafuji Trail
    New
    90
    Superb
    ASICS Metafuji Trail
    $250
    See on Amazon
  26. Under Armour Velociti Elite 2
    80
    Good
    Under Armour Velociti Elite 2
    $250 $188
    Save 25%
    See on Under Armour
  27. PUMA Fast-R Nitro Elite 3
    New
    85
    Good
    PUMA Fast-R Nitro Elite 3
    $300
    See on Holabird Sports
  28. Nike Alphafly 2
    84
    Good
    Nike Alphafly 2
    $319
    See on Amazon
  29. HOKA Mafate 5
    New
    71
    Bad
    HOKA Mafate 5
    $184
    See on Amazon
  30. Salomon Aero Glide
    88
    Great
    Salomon Aero Glide
    $160
    See on Amazon

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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!