The upper provides a great lockdown throughout that handles trails, uneven surfaces, and turns really well without much problem at all. Even more, it's got protection written all over it, so don't worry about achy feet and legs after racking up miles on the pavement. Smoothening out the heel bevel and integrating it with the midsole better could make this a shoe of the year type of trainer. I actually didn’t notice the weight much while testing which is a surprise and a testament to their ability to get the job done without fanfare or fuss. Previously editor of Wareable, he also co-ran the features and reviews sections of T3, and has a long list of bylines in the world of consumer tech sites.

Saucony Ride 14 | Direct Running

Fleet Feet reviewers spent weeks running and walking in the Saucony Ride 14 to see how it compares to previous versions. He has summited peaks throughout the Americas, trekked through Africa, and tested his endurance in 24-hour trail races as well as 6 marathons. The heel counter rated at a 4 out of 5 in our stiffness test and combined with the smooth material inside the heel of the shoe I just couldn’t get my heel to stay put. A runner looking for support with a very comfortable upper would enjoy wearing Guide 14 for medium to slow-paced runs of any distance. OUR VERDICT Saucony Guide 14 is a quality stability shoe that gets the job done with a standout upper and average underfoot experience.Version 15 is a big improvement over version 15: it's much lighter, much softer and has more cushioning thanks to its increased stack height.

Saucony Ride 14 Review (2023) | RunRepeat Cut in half: Saucony Ride 14 Review (2023) | RunRepeat

I do feel like these are responsive and did a faster run in them than the Hoka Arahis or certainly the Brooks Adrenaline! The next great innovation has always been right at our fingertips—from speed shoes to trail running shoes and walking shoes to casual classics. While the rubber thickness is often associated with its durability, given the long shelf life of Saucony shoes in general, we expect it to last. If you are a footwear rep looking for footwear reviews or consultations on development, we are currently looking to partner with companies to assist, discuss and promote footwear models.The previous version had a pretty sharp bevel to the heel that almost felt a little too harsh on the landing, but this one is much smoother. The outsole of the Ride 15 takes a page out of the Novablast’s book with its long, deep decoupled groove that extends from the heel, into the lateral side of the outsole. These new straps work like a charm and I have a feeling we’re going to see these on many future Ride versions. Unfortunately this shoe is inferior to mach4, hyperion tempo, even to the novablast2, shoes that I use for daily miles.

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Follow myself and the select few who contribute on our journey to help you understand your body and the shoes you wear.Whether that’s lacing them up for short, easy 5k run outs or long steady Sunday marathon training runs. Over the midfoot however, the gusseted tongue hugged my foot nicely and I didn't have an issue in the toe box either. These aren’t super performance shoes designed to smash out PBs in, but if you want something reliable and easy to throw on for most of your runs, this certainly fits the profile. The midsole is a bit firmer than average as well, at 29HA it's 20% denser than average shoes, so it shouldn't pack out prematurely. The 860 has a more streamlined cut and seems to bring me onto my toes more readily than the Guide, with Guide 14 providing a more substantial-feeling base underfoot.

Saucony Ride 14 review | TechRadar

Saucony shoes also tend to have a little higher arch, which does give a little more proprioceptive cue into the medial arch. A slightly softer midsole makes for a bit more forgiving ride, while the upper features a thinner, slightly snugger and more secure Formfit mesh update.The new additions to the Ride 15’s upper are straps that protrude from the lateral and medial sides of the midfoot (one on each side) to provide a more secure wrap around the foot. Saucony’s PWRRUN midsole is the same cushion used in the lightweight Kinvara 12 and stable Guide 14, where it’s proven to be lightweight and springy.