Saucony Ride 15 or Guide 15 Running Shoes now $85.00 a pair, save $135.00.
$5.00 delivery under $150.00. Free over $150.00.
Ride is a neutral everyday trainer.
Guide is a Stability everyday trainer.
https://www.runningwarehouse.com.au/Saucony/catpage-RWSAUCON…
Yes, can thank Hoka for that.
I have run in the Guide's for years but think I'll search for an alternative.
Guide is just slightly lower at 27/35mm according to RunRepeat. I usually run neutral, but I am getting older, slower and don't want to feel unstable riding on tall shoes. Ordered Guide 15, a stability shoes, instead.
Well you bought them for the wrong reason, you are probably better off getting shorter shoes, because stability shoes aren't going to fix that.
Stability shoes are designed for runners who have flat feet, or overpronate, which is when the ankle rolls too far inward when running.
They are designed to correct this by having extra support in the midsole, or arch area, in order to help runner's feet stay in a neutral position.
@Hugh G Rection: Everyone pronates, and in some condition people over-pronate. It's not a "yes you over-pronate, no you don't" binary situation. As I have said I usually run neutral, but due to new running shoes are taller/less stable & my ankles get weaker due to age, I am trying out Guide to see whether it helps in my daily runs.
@scotty: I was going to neg you to be in line with the comment above then i realize… Nope cant neg the founder of ozbargain
@Chridim: No worries — I have got plenty of negs in the past. However any specific reason that you don't agree with my comment? Basically I am arguing that putting people into two categories — neutral and over-pronating is too simplified, as
Stability shoes aren't a single category either, and different brands/different models use different methods to provide stability (denser mid-sole on the medial side, guide rails, etc). Recent Saucony Guide is on a milder side of stability as well, nothing like Gel-Kayano or Adrenaline GTS.
Therefore I don't agree with the statement that since you usually wear neutral, this particular stability shoes is not for you, especially as I have already spelt out the reasons (stack height, weak ankle, etc)
@scotty: I might be wrong, but i always known stability shoes are for overpronators, flat footed like I am, not good for underpronators as the support is on the wrong part of the shoes. Stability shoes don't differentiate the type of pronation, they are only divided in min, med, max.
I personally went through 6 pairs of NB860, then switched to kayano 27, not for me, changed to Hoka Arahi 6, great cushioning but not a good fit and not durable. And now I'm back to NB860.
I really don't think that tall shoes like the Arahi would affect balance.
@scotty: I have supinated feet, as in I land mostly on the outsides of my feet (the pinky toe-side). How is that still "pronating"? Genuine question.
@Frunk: Pronating is about how much the feet rolls inward when you land, not where it lands (lateral vs medial). I land on the lateral side of feet as well so that side of outsole usually wears out first. Usually it just rolls a bit to the neutral position and then pulls off. However it's still possible to over-pronate when you roll too much after the feet lands, and that doesn't just happen to flat-feet.
Supination is rare, describing the feet that doesn't roll at all (or roll outwardly). However as pronation is our natural cushion, supinators would just need extra cushion on their shoes.
+8 isn't bad
you would have to thank nike, adidas, UA, and reebok for that, not hoka, lol. my hoka clifton is 28mm forefront, and 33mm heel. +5. even less then the saucony.
thank the mainstream shoe companies are 10+ stack
Not talking so much about stack height, more how much more cush they have overall. Not as many shoes around now say 22/30.
No joke, I wore my UA running shoes to gym and I couldn't lift weights
I was so off balance, it's like walking on a cloud.
I think great for running, but bad to wear everyday.
I wear crossfire, or flat shoes alot and honestly it helps my lower back.
I found I get issues from wearing these over comfort runners, because I don't run lol
your complaining about running shoes that you dont run in? lol
you are better off going barefooted or using some chucks.
can you pls explain what you mean by that?
I found by wearing running shoes which are too supportive it gives me issues.
I have lower back issues, and funny enough I think it must use less muscles and weaken? I dont know how to make sense.
I wear CROSSFIT shoes, basically low to the ground and not great for running. Just like barefoot shoes, I find I have stronger calves, and posture.
When I wear runners, I feel great walking and bouncing around but feel like connected to the ground, as in less control.
6-7 years ago your average daily trainer (Ride, Gel-Nimbus, Pegasus, Ghost, etc) would be something like 17/25mm forefoot/heel. This is whole centimetre taller, getting into max-cushion or racing shoes category.
Tall shoes suppose to have more cushion, probably more comfort, but less stable. Some people like them, but I haven't tried a pair this tall yet.
Ahh. Thank you. I think I got the gist of it.
"Generally speaking, lower stack heights deliver more feel for the ground and higher stack height shoes deliver more feel for the cushioning materials of the shoe." - Running Warehouse
Yeah, I couldnt shoulder press.
It felt very unstable
Yes agree @scotty about the height, it's frustrating. I own a pair of hokas but only wear them for runs 40km and over. For any other run I prefer something 6 - 8mm drop with no more than 28mm stack height. Not easy to find these days.
its a trainer, not a runner. most are heel strikers, therefore receiving more in the back to cushion the strike. resulting in a 8 drop
I am not talking about the drop / offset, but the stack height. I have run anything between 4mm (Saucony Freedom) to 12mm drops (Mizuno Wave Rider), but not yet anything that's almost 40mm in the heel.
One of my favourite trainer a few years ago was NB FreshFoam Zante that's 17/23mm. Ok'ish cushion but gives you more ground feel.
The original Zante is one of my favourite shoes of all time. Simple design, smooth transitions and lowish profile to give that ground feel as you say. I found it to be a great all rounder.
Thanks OP! I'm a fan of the Triumphs. Going to give the Ride a go!
$170 for Speed 3's!!!
Is that good? What's the lowest you could expect to get them for?
I think I got mine for a little over $200 and I was really happy with that price. I currently have about 350kms in them and they’ve been great at everything other than chasing pb’s. I’m now trying to convince myself that I don’t need a backup pair 😏
Heyyyyy I use the guide 15. Love it, will pick up a spare pare. cheers OP
I've ordered a pair and can't wait to get it!
god they are ugly
Used to be a Saucony user, then discovered Hoka Clifton 8s. Haven't look back. More comfortable and aesthetically pleasing. Check them out if you haven't
hoka is more comfy, but definitely not aesthetically pleasing with those huge soles, lol.
i would wear saucony's both casually and running, but i only use hoka for running.
how do these compare to the brooks ghost 14//15 in terms of comfort ?
I bought Triump 19 (slightly higher RRP) for $89 on Amazon. Very comfy and great ventilation. I thought they were better than Mizunos I always used before… But they developped a hole very quickly. So that discouraged me in the Saucony brand a bit. Decided to go back to Mizuno.
Interesting. I got the same shoe from that deal and love them.
I still prefer the nimbus as a runner and I use the triumphs on a slow day. I’ve used them on a longer run and they are great. No issues from the build quality from me
I got those $89 saucony triumphs too. I liked them, but the top mesh came away from the sole on a section near the toe. I complained to Amazon and they refunded my money (after I put them in the return post). Only just returned them this week. Shame, as I thought they were great, was hoping they would send me a replacement pair as I figure the $89 price doesn’t come up often.
Yes, my experience exactly, shame, it is hard to get black shoes with black sole.
I bought two pairs and one of them developed a tear in the shoe upper. Amazon refunded it. Second one is fine.
I had a Triumph 18 and lasted 1100 kms with sole wearing and the upper still pristine.
Great deal for very good shoes. Thanks OP. Grabbed a pair.
Bought a pair in grey.
Hoping these will be comfy as a day to day pair of shoes too.
What do these number mean ? - 13 14 15 16 ?
I searched didn't get any good resource
Generation. Saucony releases new version of Ride/Guide each year with incremental "improvements", ie Ride 16 would be 2 year newer than Ride 14.
Some people want absolutely the latest. However OzBargain runners should know that 1 or 2 year old shoes are the sweet spot in terms of value.
Thank you
Beauty! Love those Guides. Excited to try the 15s.
How does the Saucony Ride 15 compare to the Saucony Triumph 20? Need pair of running shoes to alternate with!
Ride is an everyday trainer, triumph a more cushioned long easy run shoe. I'd get these but hard to justify 4 pairs in 7 months lol
Just to confirm, these "everyday trainers" are still very much running shoes?
I'm on the lookout for bargain shoes for more casual sport, like the occasional hit of tennis or shooting of hoops - would these be not so ideal for that?
"Everyday trainer" as in it's the shoes that a runner would wear in most training sessions, as opposed to "racing flats" or "recovery shoes". Saucony Ride is pretty much an exclusive running shoes designed to eat up miles, for example upward curve around the toes, high stack cushioning in the mid-sole, etc. It is still okay to walk around. Not suitable for weight training in the gym. It could be dangerous for playing court sports that require quick stop and change directions.
For casual sports I'll just buy a low end running shoes that doesn't have that much cushion. Cheaper too. Bought Asics Gel-Contend for my kids going back to school. rebel has Under Armor shoes clearance at the moment and those are pretty good as well. Under Armor shoes at rebel sorted by price low to high.
@scotty: Any specific model from Under Armour that is similar to (yet hopefully cheaper than) the Saucony Guide?
Or for this price, Saucony Guide will give me the best value? Thanks.
@peuwayaqdq: Sorry don't know much about UA models. Should be able to find reviews online. As of shoes similar to Guide — maybe UA Charged Bandit? Not on sale at rebel though.
@scotty: Thanks scotty. Did quick read and it seems UA has HOVR guardian for stability. But couldn't find it in Rebel. I might just get the Guide.
And found this too: https://7news.com.au/lifestyle/huge-range-of-sneakers-urgent…
I've tried both on recently and the Ride is much firmer foam than the Triumph and less energy return from what I could feel. Both very comfortable though. It really depends on what your alternate shoes are, what type of runnig you're doing, whether you pronote/supinate etc. Check out Runrepeat and Running Shoe Guru for their reviews. Excellent websites.
Can I confirm that standard width is D? I bought a Saucony before and it was too wide.
If I wear UltraBoost US 9, I should get the same size for Saucony? Thank you.
I have UB 19s in 9.5US and Saucony rides in the same size. Hope that helps.
Thanks … that helps.
How do you find Saucony Ride as compared to UB?
Thanks. Only size 13 left, exactly what I need. Great, bought a pair.
Ride 15 spec:
The "everyday trainer" has grown pretty tall these days…