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While looking into Saucony running shoes, you’ll bump into a series of materials and technologies with bold but unclear sounding names. Here are the most important ones for you to know:
A forefoot rocker which effortlessly propels you forward to enhance your stride.
Designed to facilitate a more efficient energy transfer from heel strike to toe-off, giving a spring effect to every step.
Rubber for durability and traction, and gripping the road to keep you moving forward.
An elite-level technology best known for its responsiveness, meaning it quickly returns energy to the runner with each footstrike. PWRRUN PB is composed of tiny pellets rather than a single block.
This is the latest premium foam from Saucony, and one of the most responsive out there.
These thickly stacked trainers are designed to be the plushest, most luxurious feeling in the range. They are designed to provide maximum impact protection with very little ground feel.
This shoe is designed for any daily runner who wants high cushion. Bigger, or smaller runners would benefit from it as it provides cushion and is not too heavy.
There is absolutely no stability features in this shoe, so anyone who needs any type of stability — especially with a high-stack and high-bounce sole unit.
Designed to be durable, comfortable, and versatile. If you were to only own 1 running shoe, it should be a daily trainer that can perform a variety of runs well.
If you’ve tried the Saucony Triumph and you found it too soft and unstable, the Ride 17 is a great alternative. If you want a no frills trainer similar to the Pegasus or Ghost but with a more lively ride, the Ride 17 is a good option.
If you’re looking for a lightweight trainer for mostly speed work, the Ride 17 is not your shoe.
If you want a lightweight speed trainer and you don’t like stiff, plated trainers, the Kinvara 14 is a good option. If you prefer a daily trainer which has a padded, smooth ride and you don’t care much for outsole durability, the Kinvara is also a good option.
If you want a maximalist trainer with a stiff, snappy forefoot, the Kinvara 14 is not for you. The Kinvara 14 has a relaxed, flexible forefoot so your foot has to do most of the work when you want to pick up the pace.
These trainers are designed to help runners who overpronate excessively by providing guidance or support.
This is great for runners who slightly overpronate but people who land neutral can also appreciate it. Great for uptempo efforts and long runs when you need some extra oomph.
I would stay away if you are looking for something with a full support profile as this shoe bleeds into being a regular trainer with neutral profile.
This is for a runner who is looking for a moderate stability trainer built for any pace and any distance
Wear Omni for regular runs up through about 10 miles. Runners who overpronate may benefit from the extra-secure heel to minimize excess movement. The regular fit is best for narrow feet; medium to wide-footed runners should try the wide fit.
Omni is not the best option for runners wanting a trainer/racer combined. While it rolls forward with a comfortably-smooth transition, the shoe lacks the spring into toe-off desired in speed work and racing.
These uptempo trainers are designed to be fast and durable at the same time. This includes being as lightweight as possible and often having responsive foams and plated technology in the midsole.
If you find the Endorphin Speed 3 too soft or flexible for speed training, the Kinvara Pro is a good option which delivers a more similar feel to the Saucony super shoes. It has a more stable, snappier ride.
If you prefer minimal rides with a lot of ground feel, look elsewhere because the Kinvara Pro is a firm, maximalist trainer. If you like flexible, natural rides, the Kivara Pro is also not for you.
If you prefer your speed trainers to have a flexible ride which makes you work harder, the Endorphin Speed 4 is a good option for you. It has enough cushioning for long distances and it has decent stability.
If you want a similar ride to the Endorphin Pro 4, the Speed 4 is not the shoe for you. It has a much more flexible midsole which results in less propulsion.
Built to be lightweight and propulsive, racing shoes contain the most cutting-edge and innovative technologies that brands have to offer. They are designed to make you run as fast and efficient as possible.
If you’re looking for a cushioned, marathon super shoe with an aggressive toe-spring which provides a forward-tipping sensation, the Endorphin Elite is your shoe. If you find the Endorphin Pro 3 too soft, the Endorphin Elite has a firmer, more stable ride.
If you’re looking for a durable racer that you can use for training, the Endorphin Elite is not your shoe. It is one of the least durable super shoes on the market. It’s also a stiff, maximalist racer so if you like flexible racers with a high ground feel level, it’s also not your shoe.
If you are looking for your first carbon-plated racer, the Endorphin Pro 4 is a great option which has a “friendly” ride. It has good stability, excellent cushioning and comes in at a lower price than most flagship super shoes.
If you enjoyed the Endorphin Pro 3 but you want something more aggressive and faster, the Endorphin Pro 4 is not the shoe for you.
Trail shoes have protective uppers, tough outsoles and lugs to help with traction. They are built to withstand the elements that runners encounter on uneven terrain.
Neutral trail runners looking for a trail shoe that con do it all.
Higher volumes feet runners or runners wanting a race specific shoe.
In my opinion, Saucony in 2024 has a lot of great running shoes in their lineup. From the Ride to the Endorphins, from the Guide to the Kinvara - there are a lot of shoes that we feel comfortable recommending to our readers.
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