Which Saucony Shoe is Best for You? (February 2025)

[@theodorebutryn8832]

This is a great overview of the whole range of Saucony shoes. I really like the nuanced discussion about stability, post-feeling vs. guidance, etc. As someone who always accepted that I needed "motion control" bricks back in the day (e.g., original Air Structure vs Air Span), I've found that I do perfectly fine with the Tempus and GT-2000, and save the bulkier (usually more protective) shoes for super easy or recovery days.

[@azizazhar]

Tempus is life changing

[@fencerlacroix2512]

IMO, the TEMPUS IS THE GOAT shoe that Saucony has ever released. Truly, a wonderful shoe.

[@CMDV8N3]

@@fencerlacroix2512 Great shoe that’s ignored because “stability” rep. Outstanding whether you need stability or not.

[@stevendeckert6373]

I really like them too.

[@aprilthomson7986]

Like the OG Tempus …Can’t put my finger on what’s different about the Tempus 2 (supposedly just upper update) but it doesn’t work quite as well for me. Still in my top 3 that I pull for must of my runs (mid pack runner)

[@CMDV8N3]

@ OG Tempus looked better also in my opinion. New one actually looks like a stability shoe.

[@aprilthomson7986]

@@CMDV8N3 yeah, OG had better colours too

[@elzuzo]

I have a love story with Saucony: the best marathons I´ve run has been with Kinvara 3 and years later the Speed 2. Now I´m with the speed 4 basically for speed-threshold sessions and sometimes for easy medium runs. Love them all but the Speed 2 is the GOAT for me. Incredible shoe.

[@jenniferring6410]

I was a Guide wearer for YEARS. They lost me with the 17 and they also lost my daughter. She has a pair of the Omni 22 arriving tomorrow hoping this is the answer. She and I both had the same issue with the Hurricane 24. She needs to feel the arch support, I just need a higher drop and less extreme rocker (i.e. in the Guide 17 and I assume the 18). I LOVE the Tempus - I've had both versions, several pairs, and if I had to pick just one to live in forever, it would be the Tempus. None of our local running stores sell it so I'm worried it will be discontinued someday :( For easy/slow run stability I just finally made my own version - I'm running in the Triumph with inserts. Seems to be the best of both worlds. So far anyway.

[@jaymueller2418]

I love the new guide.

[@edwardcreighton2638]

Listened to the Spotify podcast released earlier in the week. Bought Speed 2 last week in Bangkok where I live and what a fun pair of shoes. Speed 4 seems tame, hope 5 is wilder. Overall I prefer the 3 as like wider toebox. Pity can't buy Sinister in Bangkok, Topo Cyclone 2 has been a fantastic alternative. Keep up the good work.

[@CMDV8N3]

Lol, I just broke out my last pair of new Speed 2s, what an awesome shoe. I’m not a good runner (I’m a fitness runner), running in it is like driving a fun sport car.

[@AbbyNormal02]

Triumph 22. Spectacular change from the 21

[@brendasantos5245]

The Kinvara 13s were one of my faves. I did my last Ironman in them (Sept 2023). Then they ruined it with the 14s. Good thing I still have 2 pairs of the 13s that I found on sale

[@steggy13]

Brooks Launch line is still alive, I too thought it was discontinued but there's some reviews popping up for the Launch 11 in the last few days across a few sites 🙌

[@DoctorsofRunning]

@@steggy13 we have the launch 11, but the word is that the launch gts is gone

[@steggy13]

@DoctorsofRunning oooh I get you! That's crazy disappointing, the GTS versions are a cherry on top of a great speedy shoe

[@sir.smokalotc4737]

Yep speed 4 is a racing shoe as well. Ran a 3:45:17 marathon. Love it . I've somehow managed to have 3 tempus and 1 tempus 2 .😂 good shoe as well. I'll be running L.A. in the pro 4 .

[@kmshultz]

Picked up the Sinister on Saucony's holiday sale, such a neat shoe. I have a 15k and a 10k coming up. David is giving me the confidence to try it for the 10k, I might do it!

[@Hellojsm8823]

for me tempus is the best

[@nitrologly]

For me it was flat. Putting an insole into Speeds is what I had to do to get the energy return most get from the tempus.

[@mrhpijl]

I started running last year and bought a Guide 17 (I'm an overpronator). The Guide 17 is quite worn so I just upgraded and bought two new pairs: Hurricane 24 and Tempus 2. They complement each other nicely. Will retire my Guide 17.

[@aprilthomson7986]

My gateway Endorphin Speed was v3. I know a lot of folks disliked the stiffness, tbh that’s why they work for me (2nd met issues). I want to like v4 but just too squirrelly for me. Holding out hope for v5 otherwise I’m in search of v3 in a men’s 9.5, hit me up if you have a box in your quiver 😊

[@CMDV8N3]

Short answer: Speed, Pro, can’t go wrong with either. Possibly Tempus and Kinvara. Better alternatives for rest of lineup. Great review of entire line, hope to see more. Ty!

[@jaymueller2418]

Got a pair of barely worn kinvara 13 from facebook marketplace for 20 bucks. My favourite shoe.

[@CMDV8N3]

@ I’ve had Kinvaras off and on since V1; personally I like the newer higher stack versions - same low weight, a little more cushion, my knees can’t take the low stack on pavement anymore😆

[@stevendeckert6373]

I had to switch the laces out for ones that didn't stretch in the endorphin pro 4. Otherwise love it.

[@dorins3787]

The Speed 2 was great. The best. The "Sepuku geniuses" from Saucony ruined it. Can I buy the Speed 2 for the price of the 5 or 4?! Please. On DoR: great content as usual

[@stijn1992]

Tempus ofcourse but debating pro 4 versus speed 4 for racing in terms of stability... Will there be a pro 5 actually?

[@stevendeckert6373]

Pro 4 is much faster than speed and also more protective, more foam.

[@leniolesch896]

How does the speed 4 compares to the On cloudflow 4? I want to buy my first super trainer. I’ve never had any plated shoe.

[@Mr_OP2000]

Which of these racing shoes would you recommend for a sub 4h marathon if I'm used to training in the Superblast 1?

[@DoctorsofRunning]

@@Mr_OP2000 if you want a similar amount of cushion, go with the endorphin trainer. If you want something lighter and more nimble, go with the speed 4!!

[@hurricane7438]

Speed 2’s

[@srinimohanbabu3539]

Hello.mate, I am Forefront/midsole striker with under pronation. 2E foot size. Looking to trail and buy one among these. What are your thoughts please or top 3 picks. >Hoka Clifton 9 >Asics Gel Nimbus 26 >Hoka Mach6 >ASICS NovaBlast 5 >Saucony Endorphin speed 4 >Brooks Ghost Max >Hoka Skyflow >Mizuno Neo vista/Zen >ASICS gel Kayona 31

[@Ginguredrunner]

Tempus is great but the toebox being so narrow is a huge letdown.

[@IndianaNaturalDog]

This might be a stretch but would you say the Ride 18 feels like a heavier plateless Speed 4?

[@DoctorsofRunning]

@@IndianaNaturalDog I wish but not quite. Ride 18 a little more cushioned and not quite as responsive

[@ssarty1]

I love my Saucony shoes. I have Ride 27, Triumph 21 and 22, Ice 3, and Endophin Speed 4. I won’t buy another Saucony shoe because they are an American company. Trump tariff threats are enough to make me look at Puma, Adidas, and ASICS. I hope that every Canadian runner boycotts American companies.