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Maximalist running shoe reviews

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  1. New Balance Fresh Foam X Balos
    88
    Great
    New Balance Fresh Foam X Balos
    Any colour
    New Balance Fresh Foam X Balos - Orange (WBALLA1)
    New Balance Fresh Foam X Balos - Grey (MBALCB1)
    New Balance Fresh Foam X Balos - Pink (MBALCE1)
    New Balance Fresh Foam X Balos - Green (MBALK8)
    $200 $114
    Save 43%
    See on Amazon
  2. Mizuno Wave Sky 8
    90
    Superb
    Mizuno Wave Sky 8
    Any colour
    Mizuno Wave Sky 8 - Plein Air/Laser Blue (J1GC240201)
    Mizuno Wave Sky 8 - ULTIMATE GREY-BLACK (411462UG90)
    Mizuno Wave Sky 8 - Black-silver (4114639073)
    Mizuno Wave Sky 8 - Citadel-vintage Indigo (411462968Z)
    Mizuno Wave Sky 8 - Bl Wng Teal Sil (J1GC240205)
    $170 $100
    Save 41%
    See on Zappos
  3. On Cloudsurfer Max
    88
    Great
    On Cloudsurfer Max
    Any colour
    On Cloudsurfer Max - Cinder/Pelican (3MF30434052)
    On Cloudsurfer Max - White (3MF30433297)
    On Cloudsurfer Max - Iceberg/Olive (3MF30434727)
    On Cloudsurfer Max - Grey (3MF30433396)
    On Cloudsurfer Max - Green (3MF30433397)
    $180 $126
    Save 30%
    See on REI
  4. PUMA Deviate Nitro 3
    90
    Superb
    PUMA Deviate Nitro 3
    $160 $100
    Save 38%
    See on Shoebacca
  5. ASICS Novablast 4
    92
    Superb
    ASICS Novablast 4
    $140 $105
    Save 25%
    See on Fleet Feet
  6. Brooks Ghost Max 3
    85
    Good
    Brooks Ghost Max 3
    $160
    See on Brooks Running
  7. Topo Atmos
    90
    Superb
    Topo Atmos
    $160 $99
    Save 38%
    See on Amazon
  8. Puma MagMax Nitro
    91
    Superb
    Puma MagMax Nitro
    $180 $120
    Save 33%
    See on Amazon
  9. ASICS Gel Nimbus 25
    90
    Superb
    ASICS Gel Nimbus 25
    $160 $100
    Save 38%
    See on Amazon
  10. Mizuno Neo Vista 2
    87
    Great
    Mizuno Neo Vista 2
    $200 $150
    Save 25%
    See on Amazon
  11. Nike Pegasus Premium
    82
    Good
    Nike Pegasus Premium
    $210 $160
    Save 24%
    See on Dick's Sporting Goods
  12. ASICS Gel Cumulus 27
    87
    Great
    ASICS Gel Cumulus 27
    $140 $110
    Save 21%
    See on Amazon
  13. New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v15
    84
    Good
    New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v15
    $140 $123
    Save 12%
    See on Amazon
  14. Mizuno Wave Rider 28
    90
    Superb
    Mizuno Wave Rider 28
    $140 $90
    Save 36%
    See on Amazon
  15. ASICS Gel Trabuco 12
    90
    Superb
    ASICS Gel Trabuco 12
    $140 $80
    Save 43%
    See on Amazon
  16. Saucony Ride 17
    89
    Great
    Saucony Ride 17
    $140 $80
    Save 43%
    See on Amazon
  17. Saucony Tempus 2
    89
    Great
    Saucony Tempus 2
    $160 $80
    Save 50%
    See on Amazon
  18. Saucony Endorphin Speed 4
    82
    Good
    Saucony Endorphin Speed 4
    $170 $100
    Save 41%
    See on Amazon
  19. Brooks Caldera 8
    88
    Great
    Brooks Caldera 8
    $150 $90
    Save 40%
    See on Amazon
  20. Saucony Hurricane 25
    83
    Good
    Saucony Hurricane 25
    $170 $108
    Save 37%
    See on Amazon
  21. Altra FWD VIA 2
    New
    83
    Good
    Altra FWD VIA 2
    $165 $94
    Save 43%
    See on Amazon
  22. ASICS Gel Kayano 32
    83
    Good
    ASICS Gel Kayano 32
    $165 $154
    Save 7%
    See on Amazon
  23. Saucony Endorphin Shift 3
    88
    Great
    Saucony Endorphin Shift 3
    $150 $45
    Save 70%
    See on Amazon
  24. New Balance Fresh Foam 680 v8
    84
    Good
    New Balance Fresh Foam 680 v8
    $80 $58
    Save 28%
    See on Amazon
  25. New Balance 1080 v15
    New
    84
    Good
    New Balance 1080 v15
    $170 $150
    Save 12%
    See on Amazon
  26. Saucony Triumph 22
    87
    Great
    Saucony Triumph 22
    $160 $90
    Save 44%
    See on Amazon
  27. Hoka Rincon 4
    80
    Good
    Hoka Rincon 4
    $125 $87
    Save 30%
    See on Hoka
  28. Nike Invincible 3
    81
    Good
    Nike Invincible 3
    $180 $110
    Save 39%
    See on Amazon
  29. Hoka Bondi 8
    84
    Good
    Hoka Bondi 8
    $165 $142
    Save 14%
    See on Amazon
  30. Merrell Nova 4
    87
    Great
    Merrell Nova 4
    $130 $87
    Save 33%
    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!