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Beth Lynn Hoffman
October 31, 2025
Comfort and stability
Comfortable and stylish
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Golfr013
December 28, 2022
I am very impressed with Saucony...PERIOD!
I am a 76-year old male avid power walker. I walk an average of 5 miles 5 days per week on a hard undulating asphalt track. I purchased these Saucony Guide 15 'stability' shoes as my first pair of non-neutral running shoes and I am quite happy with them after 65 days. They fit in rotation with a pair each of Hoka Bondi 7, On Cloudmonsters, Saucony Endorphin Speed 2 and the Saucony Guide 15. I rotate my shoes every walking day so they only see duty each 4 days. I suffer from supination and I thought that I might give a stability shoe a try to see if it would help to mitigate my tendency to lean outwardly. I was so impressed with my first Saucony Endorphin Speed 2 shoes that I was sure that Saucony was the direction I would go to try this type of shoe construction. I am very happy with my choice with the Guide 15 shoes. Like my ES2s they are extremely well made, lightweight, handsome and very different from anything I have worn before. They have guide rails in the sole of each shoe that actually keep my feet straighter and moving in a better direction on a flatter more straight path. They don't take over the process of steering you, but, they help to keep the feet from deviating from a more correct course. Compared to my Endorphin Speed 2 shoes, they are slightly heavier, not as fast, nor do they have quite the propulsion through the push-off that either my Cloudmonsters or my Endorphin Speed 2 shoes offer. These are a different breed of shoe, however, they are from Saucony and wonderfully made. I have found, with experience, that my Saucony's soles are also extremely durable. The only other shoe I have purchased that I like as nearly much are my On Cloudmonsters, however, their soles wear out quite quickly.
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Very interesting footstrike profile. Otherwise nice and supportive/cushiony
I tend to supinate or under-pronate which means that my shoes wear on the outer edges both on the heel and midfoot. This shoe at first feels like it's exaggerating that type of motion for me, with the inner edge feeling like it hits the ground first unless you alter your gait/strike. But that isn't borne out with the wear pattern so far and I've had some great times on 2 mile runs on the treadmill without any pain, injuries or contributing to my already existing issues such as being prone to IT band problems.I like this shoe. It's lightweight and very cushiony. I'd say it's about in the middle of the road as far as overall support but the arch support is better than average. When you have a shoe of this type that is this lightweight, you're going to give up some support through the use of thinner/lighter materials, but this model is much more supportive than other Saucony lightweights like the Kinvara 13. I have also bought this shoe for my wife and she likes it a lot. We have completely different foot types and she's not a runner, but she does value stability and cushion. These deliver for both of us.You could easily run a marathon, 10k, or 5k in this shoe, but it tends toward the Hoka level of separation of your foot's sole from the road. So this particular model is more geared towards the 10k or marathon where the Ride 15 is a "faster" shoe and, IIRC, has a carbon or other hard material "spring" built into the mid-sole.So far I have nothing to complain about with this pair of Sauconys and they are always improving what needs to be improved and leaving what needs to be left alone in every subsequent model year. If you want supreme cushion, and not just the feel of it without the reality, these are a great option. They aren't the springiest running shoes out there, and the rise is a bit too much to use as weight/athletic trainers (for my body geometry and preferences anyway) but they are excellent in terms of orthopedics and support. Long story short I love this shoe for what it does, but don't expect it to do things that only "super shoes" or those with "superfoam" and state of the art midsole plates made of carbon fiber and other exotic materials to do.
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Ariel Saghiv
October 01, 2023
Comfortable, well made and great looking!
I bought the Saucony Guide 15 shoes after reading many positive reviews online and I have to say I'm very impressed. The shoes are well-built, with a sturdy sole and a breathable mesh upper. They fit snugly and comfortably, without being too tight or too loose. The cushioning is just right, not too soft or too firm, and it provides a smooth ride on different terrains. The color is also very nice, a vibrant tourquoise that matches well with my outfits. I would highly recommend these shoes to anyone looking for a reliable and comfortable pair of running shoes.
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Good, solid shoe. Definitely recommend.
Now I don’t run, so if you’re looking for an expert review on that, I’m not your guy. Saucony came recommended to me by a running coach I know and had reached out to about buying a solid show for daily use. Between work and walking the dog a few times a day, I can put 17,000 to 23,000 steps in during the busy time. And if I was a marathon runner, I’d be classified up in the Clydesdale range. Way up. Originally picked up a pair of Ride on Woot in a sweetheart open box deal. Those shoes, and a pair of Brooks Caldera got me through last year. This year I picked up a pair of Ride and a pair of Guide on Amazon. Very happy with both. And when I get a chance, I’ll probably get a new pair of the Brooks Caldera also. I figure I’m buying last seasons model and that’s fine. The price is right. And honestly, if money weren’t an issue, I’d have no problem paying full price for the current version. If you spend a lot of time on your feet and just want a comfortable daily shoe, these are great.
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Henry Gondorff
March 20, 2024
Another Saucony shoe that's too small
Recently bought two different Saucony styles. Both too tight or narrow. Wearing Saucony for over 20 years and always fit properly to size. My older ones still fit fine. Don't know what happened.UPDATE: Okay, so I ordered this shoe again in size 11-1/2 wide even though my old Saucony sneakers were 11 reg. and still fit. Whatever. It seems if you're going to get shoes made by Saucony these days, you might have to size up. New ones are light and comfortable and seem to have good support for my daily walks. So I'll add a star - 3-1/2 stars would be the most accurate
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