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Maximalist running shoe reviews

304 shoes reviewed

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  1. Brooks Glycerin 19
    89
    Great
    Brooks Glycerin 19
    $150 $135
    Save 10%
    See on Amazon
  2. ASICS Novablast 2
    89
    Great
    ASICS Novablast 2
    Any color
    ASICS Novablast 2 - Black/Orn (1011B192003)
    $130 $105
    Save 19%
    See on Amazon
  3. Brooks Ghost Max
    91
    Superb
    Brooks Ghost Max
    Any color
    Brooks Ghost Max - Crown Blue Black Iris Marigold (481)
    Brooks Ghost Max - Black (072)
    $150 $130
    Save 13%
    See on eBay
  4. Nike Winflo 11 GTX
    84
    Good
    Nike Winflo 11 GTX
    $130 $108
    Save 17%
    See on Nordstrom Rack
  5. Saucony Endorphin Shift 2
    88
    Great
    Saucony Endorphin Shift 2
    $140 $116
    Save 17%
    See on Amazon
  6. Brooks Hyperion 3
    New
    66
    Bad
    Brooks Hyperion 3
    $140 $90
    Save 36%
    See on Amazon
  7. Brooks Glycerin Stealthfit 20
    86
    Good
    Brooks Glycerin Stealthfit 20
    $160 $90
    Save 44%
    See on Nordstrom Rack
  8. Hoka Mafate Three2
    77
    Decent
    Hoka Mafate Three2
    $185 $148
    Save 20%
    See on Hoka
  9. 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
  10. Under Armour Infinite Elite
    88
    Great
    Under Armour Infinite Elite
    $160 $92
    Save 43%
    See on Shoebacca
  11. Brooks Beast GTS 23
    85
    Good
    Brooks Beast GTS 23
    $160 $150
    Save 6%
    See on Amazon
  12. APL Streamline
    90
    Great
    APL Streamline
    $300 $160
    Save 47%
    See on Holabird Sports
  13. Diadora Nucleo 2
    84
    Good
    Diadora Nucleo 2
    $165
    See on Amazon
  14. Topo Ultraventure 3
    88
    Great
    Topo Ultraventure 3
    $150
    See on Amazon
  15. HOKA Mach X 3
    New
    75
    Bad
    HOKA Mach X 3
    $190
    See on REI
  16. HOKA Mafate 5
    New
    76
    Decent
    HOKA Mafate 5
    $185
    See on REI
  17. On Cloudboom Echo 3
    90
    Great
    On Cloudboom Echo 3
    $290 $260
    Save 10%
    See on Dick's Sporting Goods
  18. Saucony Axon
    87
    Great
    Saucony Axon
    $100 $70
    Save 30%
    See on Amazon
  19. ASICS Gel Kayano Lite 2
    87
    Great
    ASICS Gel Kayano Lite 2
    $160 $120
    Save 25%
    See on Amazon
  20. ASICS Metaspeed Ray
    85
    Good
    ASICS Metaspeed Ray
    $300
    See on Fleet Feet
  21. Diadora Mythos Blushield Volo 5
    New
    90
    Great
    Diadora Mythos Blushield Volo 5
    $160 $70
    Save 56%
    See on Nordstrom Rack
  22. Diadora Atomo Star
    88
    Great
    Diadora Atomo Star
    $240
    See on Amazon
  23. Nike Renew Ride 3
    75
    Bad
    Nike Renew Ride 3
    $80 $59
    Save 26%
    See on Amazon
  24. La Sportiva Prodigio Max
    New
    84
    Good
    La Sportiva Prodigio Max
    $185
    See on REI
  25. ASICS Metafuji Trail
    90
    Great
    ASICS Metafuji Trail
    $250
    See on Amazon
  26. ASICS Dynablast 3
    83
    Good
    ASICS Dynablast 3
    $100 $80
    Save 20%
    See on Amazon
  27. PUMA Deviate Nitro Elite 2
    85
    Good
    PUMA Deviate Nitro Elite 2
    $200
    See on Amazon
  28. Nike Zoom Fly 5
    80
    Good
    Nike Zoom Fly 5
    $170
    See on Amazon
  29. Under Armour Velociti Elite 2
    80
    Good
    Under Armour Velociti Elite 2
    $250 $150
    Save 40%
    See on Nordstrom Rack
  30. Hoka Gaviota 4
    86
    Good
    Hoka Gaviota 4
    $200
    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!