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Maximalist running shoe reviews

335 shoes reviewed

  • Maximalist

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  1. ASICS Gel Nimbus 28
    88
    Great
    ASICS Gel Nimbus 28
    Any colour
    ASICS Gel Nimbus 28 - Black/Cobalt Burst (1011C127003)
    ASICS Gel Nimbus 28 - Cold Moss/Illuminate Green (1011C127400)
    ASICS Gel Nimbus 28 - Black (1011C127002)
    ASICS Gel Nimbus 28 - Cloud Grey/Cream (1011C127020)
    ASICS Gel Nimbus 28 - Grey Blue/Black (1011C127402)
    $170
    See on Zappos
  2. New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Trainer v3
    85
    Good
    New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Trainer v3
    Any colour
    New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Trainer v3 - Green (MRCXCG4)
    New Balance FuelCell SuperComp Trainer v3 - Grey (WRCXCE4)
    $180 $130
    Save 28%
    See on Running Warehouse
  3. Brooks Ghost 16
    82
    Good
    Brooks Ghost 16
    Any colour
    Brooks Ghost 16 - Primer/Grey/Lime (040)
    Brooks Ghost 16 - Black (046)
    Brooks Ghost 16 - White/Peacoat/Orange (130)
    $140 $100
    Save 29%
    See on Rack Room Shoes
  4. ASICS GT 2000 13
    90
    Superb
    ASICS GT 2000 13
    $140 $110
    Save 21%
    See on Fleet Feet
  5. Nike Pegasus Premium
    82
    Good
    Nike Pegasus Premium
    $210 $165
    Save 21%
    See on Running Warehouse
  6. ASICS Novablast 4
    92
    Superb
    ASICS Novablast 4
    $140 $105
    Save 25%
    See on Fleet Feet
  7. Hoka Rincon 4
    80
    Good
    Hoka Rincon 4
    $125 $100
    Save 20%
    See on Hoka
  8. Brooks Glycerin 21
    86
    Great
    Brooks Glycerin 21
    $160 $100
    Save 38%
    See on Rack Room Shoes
  9. Saucony Hurricane 24
    87
    Great
    Saucony Hurricane 24
    $160 $120
    Save 25%
    See on Fleet Feet
  10. Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX
    88
    Great
    Salomon Speedcross 6 GTX
    $165 $149
    Save 10%
    See on Zappos
  11. New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v15
    84
    Good
    New Balance Fresh Foam X 880 v15
    $140
    See on Zappos
  12. Saucony Hurricane 25
    84
    Good
    Saucony Hurricane 25
    $170 $153
    Save 10%
    See on Zappos
  13. Saucony Triumph 22
    87
    Great
    Saucony Triumph 22
    $160 $120
    Save 25%
    See on Zappos
  14. Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25
    New
    87
    Great
    Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25
    $150
    See on Dick's Sporting Goods
  15. Nike Pegasus 41 GTX
    86
    Great
    Nike Pegasus 41 GTX
    $160 $120
    Save 25%
    See on Zappos
  16. New Balance 1080 v15
    84
    Good
    New Balance 1080 v15
    $170
    See on Zappos
  17. Hoka Transport X
    82
    Good
    Hoka Transport X
    $200 $105
    Save 48%
    See on Hoka
  18. Saucony Endorphin Elite 2
    85
    Good
    Saucony Endorphin Elite 2
    $290 $200
    Save 31%
    See on Saucony
  19. ASICS Gel Excite 11
    79
    Good
    ASICS Gel Excite 11
    $90 $75
    Save 17%
    See on Zappos
  20. HOKA Gaviota 6
    New
    84
    Good
    HOKA Gaviota 6
    $180
    See on Hoka
  21. Hoka Skyward X
    88
    Great
    Hoka Skyward X
    $225
    See on Hoka
  22. Merrell Agility Peak 5
    88
    Great
    Merrell Agility Peak 5
    $140 $100
    Save 29%
    See on Shoebacca
  23. PUMA Deviate Nitro
    91
    Superb
    PUMA Deviate Nitro
    $160 $57
    Save 64%
    See on Shoebacca
  24. New Balance Fresh Foam X Balos
    88
    Great
    New Balance Fresh Foam X Balos
    $200 $100
    Save 50%
    See on Running Warehouse
  25. Reebok FloatZig 1
    89
    Great
    Reebok FloatZig 1
    $130 $89
    Save 32%
    See on Zappos
  26. Brooks Caldera 8
    88
    Great
    Brooks Caldera 8
    $150 $105
    Save 30%
    See on REI
  27. Saucony Ride 19
    81
    Good
    Saucony Ride 19
    $145 $131
    Save 10%
    See on Zappos
  28. Brooks Hyperion Max 3
    85
    Good
    Brooks Hyperion Max 3
    $200
    See on Zappos
  29. Hoka Stinson 7
    85
    Good
    Hoka Stinson 7
    $170 $140
    Save 18%
    See on Fleet Feet
  30. PUMA ForeverRun Nitro
    94
    Superb
    PUMA ForeverRun Nitro
    $150 $85
    Save 43%
    See on Shoebacca

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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!