Maximalist running shoe reviews

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Mizuno Neo Vista

91

Superb

Any colour

$180 $109

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New Balance Fresh Foam 680 v8

84

Good

Any colour

$80 $52

Save 35%

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Saucony Endorphin Speed 4

82

Good

Any colour

$170 $105

Save 38%

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ASICS Gel Nimbus 27

87

Great

$165

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Nike Zoom Fly 6

92

Superb

$180

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Saucony Ride 17

89

Great

$140 $105

Save 25%

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Nike Vaporfly 3

86

Good

$250 $124

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On Cloudsurfer 2

90

Great

$160 $115

Save 28%

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Nike Invincible 3

81

Good

$180 $104

Save 42%

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Brooks Glycerin 20

89

Great

$160 $90

Save 44%

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HOKA Arahi 8
New

84

Good

$150

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Hoka Rincon 4

79

Decent

$125 $100

Save 20%

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Adidas Adizero Prime X 2 Strung

88

Great

$300 $216

Save 28%

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HOKA Rocket X 3
New

89

Great

$250

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ASICS Superblast 2

90

Great

$200

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Hoka Tecton X 2

88

Great

$225 $180

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Merrell Agility Peak 5

88

Great

$140 $73

Save 48%

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Adidas Ultraboost 5

90

Great

$180 $43

Save 76%

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Saucony Hurricane 24

87

Great

$160 $90

Save 44%

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Salomon Speedcross 6

89

Great

$140

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Brooks Ghost 15

88

Great

$140 $85

Save 39%

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Mizuno Neo Zen

93

Superb

$150 $116

Save 23%

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Hoka Transport X

84

Good

$200 $150

Save 25%

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Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX

87

Great

$165 $108

Save 35%

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Hoka Mafate Speed 4

88

Great

$185 $130

Save 30%

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ASICS Glideride Max

92

Superb

$170 $100

Save 41%

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On Cloudmonster Hyper

89

Great

$220 $165

Save 25%

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Saucony Triumph 22

88

Great

$160 $100

Save 38%

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Altra Olympus 6

82

Good

$175

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Hoka Skyward X

86

Good

$225

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Torsional rigidity
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Technology
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Lug depth
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- 3 mm - 4 mm (24)
- 4 mm and above (18)
Difference in stiffness in cold
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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!