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Maximalist running shoe reviews

337 shoes reviewed

  • Maximalist

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  1. Saucony Axon 2
    89
    Great
    Saucony Axon 2
    $100 $50
    Save 50%
    See on Amazon
  2. KURU Atom 2
    86
    Great
    KURU Atom 2
    Any color
    KURU Atom 2 - Black (107101)
    KURU Atom 2 - Blue (107102)
    KURU Atom 2 - Gray/White (107106)
    $169
    See on KURU Footwear
  3. La Sportiva Prodigio Max
    82
    Good
    La Sportiva Prodigio Max
    Any color
    La Sportiva Prodigio Max - Hibiscus/Blue
    $185 $139
    Save 25%
    See on REI
  4. Brooks Caldera 7
    88
    Great
    Brooks Caldera 7
    $150 $119
    Save 21%
    See on Amazon
  5. Adidas Adizero EVO SL ATR
    90
    Superb
    Adidas Adizero EVO SL ATR
    $160
    See on Adidas
  6. Hoka Clifton 9 GTX
    85
    Good
    Hoka Clifton 9 GTX
    $161
    See on Amazon
  7. Adidas Switch FWD 2
    85
    Good
    Adidas Switch FWD 2
    $140 $70
    Save 50%
    See on Amazon
  8. HOKA Tecton X 3
    84
    Good
    HOKA Tecton X 3
    $275
    See on Hoka
  9. Saucony Endorphin Shift 2
    87
    Great
    Saucony Endorphin Shift 2
    $140 $90
    Save 36%
    See on Amazon
  10. ASICS Metaspeed Edge Tokyo
    90
    Superb
    ASICS Metaspeed Edge Tokyo
    $270
    See on Amazon
  11. Under Armour Infinite Pro
    85
    Good
    Under Armour Infinite Pro
    $130 $78
    Save 40%
    See on Shoebacca
  12. PUMA Fast-R Nitro Elite 3
    86
    Great
    PUMA Fast-R Nitro Elite 3
    $295
    See on Shoebacca
  13. Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 2
    88
    Great
    Adidas Adizero Adios Pro Evo 2
    $500
    See on Fleet Feet
  14. Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 2
    90
    Superb
    Mizuno Wave Rebellion Pro 2
    $250 $225
    Save 10%
    See on Zappos
  15. Merrell Agility Peak 6
    88
    Great
    Merrell Agility Peak 6
    $158
    See on Amazon
  16. ASICS Metafuji Trail
    88
    Great
    ASICS Metafuji Trail
    $250 $209
    Save 16%
    See on Amazon
  17. Mount to Coast C1
    New
    89
    Great
    Mount to Coast C1
    $180
    See on Fleet Feet
  18. Mizuno Wave Inspire 20
    85
    Good
    Mizuno Wave Inspire 20
    $140 $105
    Save 25%
    See on Fleet Feet
  19. Mizuno Wave Sky 7
    86
    Great
    Mizuno Wave Sky 7
    $170 $94
    Save 45%
    See on Amazon
  20. Hoka Mach X 2
    72
    Bad
    Hoka Mach X 2
    $190 $143
    Save 25%
    See on Fleet Feet
  21. New Balance Fresh Foam X More Trail v3
    88
    Great
    New Balance Fresh Foam X More Trail v3
    $160 $67
    Save 58%
    See on eBay
  22. Adidas Alphabounce+
    80
    Good
    Adidas Alphabounce+
    $100 $54
    Save 46%
    See on Shoebacca
  23. ASICS Gel Pulse 15
    83
    Good
    ASICS Gel Pulse 15
    $100 $76
    Save 24%
    See on Amazon
  24. ASICS Metaspeed Ray
    91
    Superb
    ASICS Metaspeed Ray
    $300
    See on Fleet Feet
  25. Brooks Ghost 17 GTX
    New
    70
    Bad
    Brooks Ghost 17 GTX
    $170 $130
    Save 24%
    See on Zappos
  26. Diadora Mythos Blushield Volo 5
    86
    Great
    Diadora Mythos Blushield Volo 5
    $160 $110
    Save 31%
    See on Amazon
  27. Salomon Aero Glide
    88
    Great
    Salomon Aero Glide
    $160 $150
    Save 6%
    See on Amazon
  28. On Cloudsurfer Trail 2
    83
    Good
    On Cloudsurfer Trail 2
    $170 $159
    Save 7%
    See on Amazon
  29. Brooks Caldera 6
    88
    Great
    Brooks Caldera 6
    $150 $130
    Save 13%
    See on Amazon
  30. ASICS Gel Cumulus 23
    88
    Great
    ASICS Gel Cumulus 23
    $120 $95
    Save 21%
    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!