Saucony Ride – running shoes for road and distances

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Saucony Ride is one of the most established volume training shoes in the running world, carried forward through many generations of Saucony's lineup. The series has built its reputation on delivering a reliable and balanced running experience without wild gimmicks, and it works well for a broad spectrum of runners. If you're heading towards your first marathon and need a secure and consistent shoe for the many training miles, Ride is a solid choice. If you're an experienced runner who just wants an everyday shoe that delivers week after week, it fits just as well. The neutral construction makes it the right shoe for runners with normal pronation.

The core is the PWRRUN+ foam in the midsole, which in the latest generation is adjusted for a softer and more springy feel than before. The material combines good shock absorption with a clear, responsive energy return and holds its shape better than traditional EVA foam over many running miles. The shoe maintains the classic heel drop of 8 mm, ensuring a smooth and predictable roll from heel to forefoot. The Ride series is designed with a smooth roll that guides the foot effectively through the step without abrupt breaks, making it suitable for both heel landing and a more midfoot-like landing. This makes the shoe suitable for easy recovery runs, where the legs need to be spared, but also for slightly faster everyday runs, where you want propulsion without switching to a dedicated tempo shoe.

The upper is sewn in an engineered mesh with good breathability and structural support, adapted to the foot's natural movement patterns. The heel counter fits snugly and supportively, while the forefoot is given space for a natural and comfortable spread upon landing, which is valuable on long-distance runs where the feet swell slightly along the way. The lining is soft and minimizes the risk of blisters. The lacing system distributes pressure evenly over the instep, and Saucony Ride is typically true to size. The outsole is made of a durable rubber material , providing good contact with the ground and retaining its durability over many miles, regardless of dry or slightly damp weather.

Versatility is what makes Ride one of the most popular volume training shoes on the market. It handles easy recovery runs just as elegantly as long Sunday runs and lighter tempo training, and caters to runners of all levels who primarily run on asphalt and paved roads. If you need extra support for increased pronation, Saucony Omni is an obvious alternative, building on the same cushioning and comfort, just with built-in support.

If you want to compare models more in-depth, you can read our test of Saucony Ride 19 vs. Guide 19 , or see how Ride ranks among Saucony 's other models in our overview of the best Saucony running shoes .

Saucony Ride 19

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