Maximalist running shoe reviews

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Adidas Switch FWD 2

85

Good

$140 $85

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Merrell Nova 2

85

Good

$110 $80

Save 27%

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ASICS Metaspeed Edge Tokyo

88

Great

Any color

$270

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ASICS Metaspeed Sky Paris

90

Superb

$250

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HOKA Tecton X 3

84

Good

$275

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Adidas Supernova Rise 3
New

N/A

Not enough reviews yet

$138

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Salomon Aero Glide

88

Great

$160

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Topo Ultraventure 4

85

Good

$150

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Under Armour Infinite Elite

88

Great

$160 $91

Save 43%

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Adidas Adizero Boston 11

83

Good

$160 $92

Save 43%

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Under Armour Infinite Pro

85

Good

$130 $78

Save 40%

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Nike Winflo 11 GTX

84

Good

$130 $109

Save 16%

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Mizuno Wave Rebellion

87

Great

$180 $135

Save 25%

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ASICS Gel Pulse 15

83

Good

$100 $85

Save 15%

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Brooks Hyperion 3
New

67

Bad

$140 $90

Save 36%

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On Cloudrunner 2 Waterproof

69

Bad

$170 $135

Save 21%

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ASICS Gel Excite Trail 2

81

Good

$85 $70

Save 18%

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Brooks Ghost Max

91

Superb

$150 $131

Save 13%

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La Sportiva Prodigio Max
New

86

Good

$185

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Brooks Glycerin Stealthfit 20

86

Good

$160 $90

Save 44%

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Saucony Axon

87

Great

$100 $64

Save 36%

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Adidas Alphabounce+

80

Good

$100 $60

Save 40%

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Diadora Mythos Blushield Volo 5
New

90

Superb

$160 $70

Save 56%

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PUMA Deviate Nitro Elite 2

85

Good

$200 $190

Save 5%

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PUMA Fast-R Nitro Elite 3

85

Good

$295

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APL Streamline

90

Superb

$300 $160

Save 47%

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New Balance Fresh Foam X More Trail v3

87

Great

$160 $93

Save 42%

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ASICS Gel Kinsei Max

82

Good

$180 $130

Save 28%

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KEEN Seek

79

Good

$185 $167

Save 10%

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On Cloudmonster Void
New

74

Bad

$180 $159

Save 12%

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Lug depth
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- 3 mm - 4 mm (30)
- 4 mm and above (23)
Difference in midsole softness in cold
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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!