A large shoe box had landed on my desk at the office in Hadsten when I returned to work after a wonderful, long, and run-filled summer vacation. Having handled so many shoes, I've also gone through many boxes, and this one certainly took up space on the table. It was, of course, Saucony's stable mileage trainer, Saucony Hurricane 25.
Saucony Hurricane 24 got a major overhaul from the previous model - dare I say a rebirth? It was probably one of Saucony's most hyped shoes when it was released last year. Therefore, expectations were naturally sky-high when I finally put on the Hurricane 25 and tested them on different surfaces and intensities.
Saucony Hurricane 25
- Type: Stability
- Midsole: PWRRUN PB, PWRRUN
- Drop: 6mm
- Weight: 298 g (men US 9)
Saucony Hurricane 25 - Comfortable, dynamic stability
Lately, I've tested several shoes with pronation support or stabilizing elements - the more modern way of describing the guidance found in the shoe. Common for most is that they've become much more exciting to run in than they were just 2-3 years ago. I've probably said thanks before, but I'll gladly do it again. In Saucony Hurricane 25, the stability comes from their Centerpath Technology™, which, unlike the classic wedge, centers your footstrike in a more natural way. The midsole follows your foot's movement and centers the foot in a smoother flow, which I've especially appreciated on longer runs.
But it's not Centerpath Technology™ alone that makes Saucony Hurricane 25 an excellent running shoe. Other technologies play a role too. The midsole consists of two types of midsole materials, PWRRUN PB and PWRRUN. It's not unique to this shoe; this dual-layer midsole construction is increasingly used by all brands, and it usually works really well. If you're the type who likes a Peanut Butter & Jelly sandwich, you might know what I mean. The PWRRUN material forms the frame for the midsole, the stable foundation, while PWRRUN PB gives the shoe its edge and finesse, ultimately offering a really fun running experience.
Saucony Hurricane 25 - "Don't judge a book by its cover"
Saucony Hurricane 24 was a softie, and we praised it when it released. We did so because its predecessors were the direct opposite - you know, some of the old pronation running shoes that we like to move away from. My experience with Saucony Hurricane 25, though, is that it's a much more usable running shoe. The midsole is more balanced. Yes, a bit less soft, but much more in harmony, and with improved rocker geometry, the shoe is nothing short of a joy to run in.
If one were to say something negative about Saucony Hurricane 25, it might be that it looks a tad clunky. But as they say - don't judge a book by its cover - and that's precisely the phrase you can take away from this review. Besides, it's of course an entirely fantastic mileage training shoe.
Regarding size, I went with TTS (true to size), which fit my foot perfectly. The shoe leans more towards a narrower fit, though not outright narrow. The upper has everything you need for a comfortable run: plenty of structure and a breathable material that makes it easy to get rid of heat. The tongue is semi-gusseted, meaning it doesn't sit completely free but is held in place by two elastics on each side. Again, a feature that contributes to the comfort universe, where Hurricane 25, in my opinion, is right at the top of the food chain right now.
Saucony Hurricane 25 - For what?
It didn't take me many runs before I knew that Saucony Hurricane 25 would be a shoe I would wear out. It'll be for the easy days, the mileage training, to and from work, or the long run on Sunday where the pace needs to stay down but comfort stays up. Hurricane 25 can easily be used by a neutral runner - in fact, I'd say many neutral runners would benefit from taking some runs in Hurricane 25 throughout the week.
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