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Maximalist running shoe reviews

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  1. ASICS GT 2000 13
    89
    Great
    ASICS GT 2000 13
    Any colour
    ASICS GT 2000 13 - Faded Orange/Desert Red (1011B861800)
    ASICS GT 2000 13 - Black/White (1011B861003)
    ASICS GT 2000 13 - White/White (1011B861100)
    ASICS GT 2000 13 - Grey (1012B810020)
    ASICS GT 2000 13 - Grey (1011C042300)
    $140 $100
    Save 29%
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  2. Brooks Glycerin 21
    86
    Good
    Brooks Glycerin 21
    Any colour
    Brooks Glycerin 21 - Lovebird/Pale Yellow Lime (366)
    Brooks Glycerin 21 - Coconut/Forged Iron/Yellow (184)
    Brooks Glycerin 21 - Black/Blue/Nightlife (110419069)
    Brooks Glycerin 21 - Black/Black/Ebony (020)
    Brooks Glycerin 21 - Orange/Black/White (110419846)
    $160 $110
    Save 31%
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  3. On Cloudsurfer Max
    87
    Great
    On Cloudsurfer Max
    Any colour
    On Cloudsurfer Max - Ivory/Honeydew (3MF30433397)
    On Cloudsurfer Max - Cinder/Pelican (3MF30434052)
    On Cloudsurfer Max - White (3MF30433297)
    On Cloudsurfer Max - Blue (3MF30434287)
    On Cloudsurfer Max - Black/Eclipse (3MF30430106)
    $180 $130
    Save 28%
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  4. Saucony Ride 17
    89
    Great
    Saucony Ride 17
    $140 $74
    Save 47%
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  5. Adidas Ultraboost 5
    90
    Superb
    Adidas Ultraboost 5
    $180 $93
    Save 48%
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  6. PUMA Velocity Nitro
    92
    Superb
    PUMA Velocity Nitro
    $120 $50
    Save 58%
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  7. ASICS Gel Kayano 32
    82
    Good
    ASICS Gel Kayano 32
    $165 $140
    Save 15%
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  8. ASICS Gel Trabuco 12
    90
    Superb
    ASICS Gel Trabuco 12
    $140 $82
    Save 41%
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  9. Mizuno Wave Rider 28
    91
    Superb
    Mizuno Wave Rider 28
    $140 $90
    Save 36%
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  10. Brooks Ghost 15
    88
    Great
    Brooks Ghost 15
    $140 $99
    Save 29%
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  11. Saucony Endorphin Speed 4
    82
    Good
    Saucony Endorphin Speed 4
    $170 $98
    Save 42%
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  12. Nike Zoom Fly 4
    86
    Good
    Nike Zoom Fly 4
    $160 $73
    Save 54%
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  13. Saucony Triumph 22
    88
    Great
    Saucony Triumph 22
    $160 $100
    Save 38%
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  14. Puma MagMax Nitro
    91
    Superb
    Puma MagMax Nitro
    $180 $126
    Save 30%
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  15. Merrell Nova 4
    86
    Good
    Merrell Nova 4
    $130 $64
    Save 51%
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  16. Saucony Guide 18
    82
    Good
    Saucony Guide 18
    $140 $90
    Save 36%
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  17. ASICS Gel Cumulus 26
    88
    Great
    ASICS Gel Cumulus 26
    $140 $85
    Save 39%
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  18. Brooks Ghost Max 3
    84
    Good
    Brooks Ghost Max 3
    $160
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  19. Nike Structure 26
    84
    Good
    Nike Structure 26
    $145 $111
    Save 23%
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  20. HOKA Rocket X 3
    84
    Good
    HOKA Rocket X 3
    $250 $178
    Save 29%
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  21. ASICS Gel Nimbus 25
    89
    Great
    ASICS Gel Nimbus 25
    $160 $99
    Save 38%
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  22. Brooks Glycerin 20
    89
    Great
    Brooks Glycerin 20
    $160 $119
    Save 26%
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  23. ASICS Novablast 4
    92
    Superb
    ASICS Novablast 4
    $140 $110
    Save 21%
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  24. ASICS GT 2000 12
    90
    Superb
    ASICS GT 2000 12
    $140 $90
    Save 36%
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  25. PUMA Deviate Nitro Elite 3
    90
    Superb
    PUMA Deviate Nitro Elite 3
    $230 $195
    Save 15%
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  26. Brooks Glycerin GTS 22
    80
    Good
    Brooks Glycerin GTS 22
    $165 $110
    Save 33%
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  27. ASICS Magic Speed 4
    92
    Superb
    ASICS Magic Speed 4
    $170 $120
    Save 29%
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  28. Nike Pegasus Trail 4
    88
    Great
    Nike Pegasus Trail 4
    $140 $73
    Save 48%
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  29. Adidas Adistar 3
    89
    Great
    Adidas Adistar 3
    $130 $50
    Save 62%
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  30. Hoka Bondi 8
    84
    Good
    Hoka Bondi 8
    $165 $146
    Save 12%
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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!