Maximalist running shoe reviews

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ASICS Novablast 2

89

Great

$130 $105

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Mizuno Wave Rider 26

87

Great

Any color

$140 $107

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Adidas Adizero Boston 11

83

Good

Any color

$160 $94

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KEEN Seek
New

87

Great

$185

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Saucony Endorphin Shift 2

88

Great

$140 $110

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Saucony Endorphin Trail

85

Good

$160 $90

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Salomon Aero Glide 2

93

Superb

$160

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Topo Ultraventure 4

85

Good

$150

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Under Armour Velociti Elite 2

80

Good

$250 $210

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Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 PB

89

Great

$250 $83

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Nike Pegasus Trail 3

90

Superb

$130 $75

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New Balance Fresh Foam More v3

90

Superb

$162

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Diadora Atomo Star

88

Great

$250

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ASICS Gel Kinsei Max

83

Good

$180 $130

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ASICS Metafuji Trail
New

90

Superb

$250

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Brooks Hyperion 3
New

N/A

Not enough reviews yet

$140 $100

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Brooks Beast GTS 23

85

Good

$160 $149

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PUMA Fast-R Nitro Elite 3
New

85

Good

$305

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Brooks Glycerin 19

89

Great

$145

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PUMA Deviate Nitro

91

Superb

$160 $112

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Hoka Cielo X1

88

Great

$275 $180

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ASICS Gel Nimbus 24

88

Great

$160

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HOKA Mafate 5
New

71

Bad

$185 $175

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ASICS Gel Kayano Lite 2

87

Great

$160 $120

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New Balance Fuelcell Supercomp Trainer

88

Great

$180 $136

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The North Face Vectiv Enduris 3

90

Superb

$150 $120

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ASICS Novablast 3

91

Superb

$140 $110

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Hoka Mach X

89

Great

$207

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ASICS Trabuco Max 2

93

Superb

$202

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Hoka Tecton X

90

Superb

$200 $120

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Midsole softness
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Breathability
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Outsole durability
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Discount
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- 50% - 69% (31)
- 30% - 49% (109)
- 30% and below (269)
Torsional rigidity
- Flexible (13)
- Moderate (53)
- Stiff (219)
Technology
- Gore-Tex (10)
- Vibram (17)
- Ortholite (22)
- BOA (1)
Lug depth
- Below 3 mm (6)
- 3 mm - 4 mm (30)
- 4 mm and above (21)
Traction
- High (131)
- Moderate (53)
Material
- Mesh (254)
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- Reflective (116)
- Vegan (28)
Difference in midsole softness in cold
- Small (154)
- Normal (79)
- Big (28)

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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!