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Hoka Tecton X

90

Superb

Out of stock in all 42 shops
ASICS Novablast 2

89

Great

Out of stock in all 42 shops
ASICS GlideRide 3

90

Superb

Out of stock in all 42 shops
Brooks Hyperion Elite 4 PB

89

Great

Out of stock in all 42 shops
Hoka Gaviota 3

87

Great

Out of stock in all 42 shops
ASICS Gel Kinsei Max

82

Good

Out of stock in all 42 shops
TYR Maverick V1 Runner

83

Good

Out of stock in all 42 shops
Kailas Fuga YAO

90

Superb

Out of stock in all 42 shops
Kailas Fuga EX Pro

81

Good

Out of stock in all 42 shops
Kailas Fuga EX 2

85

Good

Out of stock in all 42 shops
Kailas Fuga Elite 2

83

Good

Out of stock in all 42 shops
Kailas Fuga DU

81

Good

Out of stock in all 42 shops
Icebug Järv RB9X
New

90

Superb

Out of stock in all 42 shops
Hylo Axis
New

N/A

Not enough reviews yet

Out of stock in all 42 shops
Kailas Phantom 3.0

90

Superb

Out of stock in all 42 shops

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Technology
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Lug depth
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Discount
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Material
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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!