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Maximalist running shoe reviews

343 shoes reviewed

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  1. Adidas Alphabounce+
    80
    Good
    Adidas Alphabounce+
    Any colour
    Adidas Alphabounce+ - Core Black Carbon Carbon (HP6142)
    $100 $54
    Save 46%
    See on Shoebacca
  2. Saucony Guide 19
    New
    N/A
    Not enough reviews yet
    Saucony Guide 19
    Any colour
    Saucony Guide 19 - Fossil/Carbon (S21058105)
    Saucony Guide 19 - Bleu (S21058150)
    Saucony Guide 19 - Black (S21058100)
    Saucony Guide 19 - 145 Ivory Fire (S21058145)
    Saucony Guide 19 - Rouge (S21058172)
    $135
    See on Amazon
  3. Salomon Aero Glide
    88
    Great
    Salomon Aero Glide
    Any colour
    Salomon Aero Glide - Astral Aura/Vanilla Ice/Haute Red (L478706)
    Salomon Aero Glide - Wren/Vanilla Ice/Coyote Brown (L478697)
    Salomon Aero Glide - Black (L478693)
    $160 $150
    Save 6%
    See on Amazon
  4. ASICS Gel Cumulus 23
    88
    Great
    ASICS Gel Cumulus 23
    $120 $95
    Save 21%
    See on Amazon
  5. Brooks Glycerin Stealthfit 20
    85
    Good
    Brooks Glycerin Stealthfit 20
    $160 $116
    Save 28%
    See on Amazon
  6. HOKA Mafate 5
    80
    Good
    HOKA Mafate 5
    $180
    See on Amazon
  7. Brooks Ghost Max
    91
    Superb
    Brooks Ghost Max
    $150 $131
    Save 13%
    See on eBay
  8. Mizuno Wave Rebellion
    85
    Good
    Mizuno Wave Rebellion
    $180 $135
    Save 25%
    See on Fleet Feet
  9. ASICS Novablast 2
    88
    Great
    ASICS Novablast 2
    $130 $109
    Save 16%
    See on Amazon
  10. KURU Triple Max Ion
    86
    Great
    KURU Triple Max Ion
    $189
    See on KURU Footwear
  11. Nike Air Winflo 9
    84
    Good
    Nike Air Winflo 9
    $100 $58
    Save 42%
    See on Amazon
  12. Saucony Endorphin Trail
    85
    Good
    Saucony Endorphin Trail
    $160 $89
    Save 44%
    See on Amazon
  13. Brooks Cascadia Elite
    New
    N/A
    Not enough reviews yet
    Brooks Cascadia Elite
    $275
    See on Brooks Running
  14. Mizuno Wave Inspire 19
    89
    Great
    Mizuno Wave Inspire 19
    $140 $117
    Save 16%
    See on Amazon
  15. Saucony Endorphin Shift 2
    87
    Great
    Saucony Endorphin Shift 2
    $140 $90
    Save 36%
    See on Shoebacca
  16. New Balance Fresh Foam X More Trail v3
    88
    Great
    New Balance Fresh Foam X More Trail v3
    $160 $100
    Save 38%
    See on eBay
  17. Brooks Beast GTS 23
    83
    Good
    Brooks Beast GTS 23
    $160 $140
    Save 13%
    See on Amazon
  18. Adidas Adizero Boston 11
    83
    Good
    Adidas Adizero Boston 11
    $160 $92
    Save 43%
    See on Amazon
  19. Mizuno Wave Rebellion Flash 3
    77
    Decent
    Mizuno Wave Rebellion Flash 3
    $180 $134
    Save 26%
    See on Amazon
  20. ASICS Gel Pulse 15
    83
    Good
    ASICS Gel Pulse 15
    $100 $89
    Save 11%
    See on Amazon
  21. Mizuno Wave Rider 26
    87
    Great
    Mizuno Wave Rider 26
    $140 $120
    Save 14%
    See on Amazon
  22. Mizuno Wave Inspire 22
    New
    75
    Bad
    Mizuno Wave Inspire 22
    $140 $130
    Save 7%
    See on Amazon
  23. ASICS Magic Speed 5
    80
    Good
    ASICS Magic Speed 5
    $180
    See on Amazon
  24. La Sportiva Prodigio Max
    82
    Good
    La Sportiva Prodigio Max
    $185
    See on Zappos
  25. Brooks Caldera 6
    88
    Great
    Brooks Caldera 6
    $145
    See on Amazon
  26. ASICS Glideride Max 2
    New
    82
    Good
    ASICS Glideride Max 2
    $170
    See on Amazon
  27. Salomon Aero Glide 4
    New
    N/A
    Not enough reviews yet
    Salomon Aero Glide 4
    $160
    See on Zappos
  28. Inov8 Trailfly Max
    77
    Decent
    Inov8 Trailfly Max
    $170 $90
    Save 47%
    See on Zappos
  29. Under Armour Velociti Elite 2
    79
    Good
    Under Armour Velociti Elite 2
    $250 $171
    Save 32%
    See on Amazon
  30. Saucony Endorphin Pro 2
    90
    Superb
    Saucony Endorphin Pro 2
    $200
    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!