Maximalist running shoe reviews

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Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 PB

89

Great

Any colour

$250 $179

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ASICS Dynablast 3

85

Good

Any colour

$115

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Hoka Carbon X 3

82

Good

$355

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ASICS Trabuco Max 2

93

Superb

$150 $139

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Diadora Frequenza 2
New

88

Great

$180

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KURU Triple Max Ion

87

Great

$189

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Salomon S/Lab Spectur
New

80

Good

$220

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Saucony Endorphin Elite

90

Superb

$275

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Skechers Aero Tempo
New

N/A

Not enough reviews yet

$165

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ASICS Superblast

92

Superb

$291

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Kailas Fuga EX BOA

88

Great

$186

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Skechers Max Cushioning Elite

82

Good

$86

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ASICS S4+ Yogiri
New

82

Good

$200

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Mizuno Wave Rider 25

90

Superb

$140

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Salomon Spectur 2
New

80

Good

$170 $105

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Nike Renew Ride 2

75

Bad

$100

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ASICS Magic Speed 2

89

Great

$165

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Salomon Supercross 4

85

Good

$212

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HOKA Cielo X1 2.0

89

Great

$275 $178

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Salomon S/Lab Ultra

82

Good

$240

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PUMA Fast-R Nitro Elite 2

81

Good

$260 $145

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Brooks Divide 5 GTX
New

78

Decent

$225

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Skechers Max Cushioning Elite 2.0

84

Good

$100 $90

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Saucony Endorphin Pro+

91

Superb

Out of stock in all 41 shops
ASICS Trabuco Max 3

90

Superb

Out of stock in all 41 shops
New Balance Fresh Foam X Garoe v2
New

90

Superb

Out of stock in all 41 shops
Brooks Glycerin GTS 20

90

Superb

Out of stock in all 41 shops
Nike ZoomX Invincible Run

89

Great

Out of stock in all 41 shops
Brooks Aurora-BL

90

Superb

Out of stock in all 41 shops
Hoka Tecton X

90

Superb

Out of stock in all 41 shops

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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!