The new engineered mesh is lighter and more breathable than the thick material of the 13, while crafted suede accents replace the traditional plasticky overlays on the tongue, heel, and eyelets.Īrch: Medium | Gait: Overpronator | Footstrike: Midfoot So, to make the most of the Ride’s off-year update, Saucony kept that very special logo looking sharp on a much improved upper. This tiny factory eventually became today’s running powerhouse, but it still pays homage to those humble beginnings with a squiggly stream-like logo. (This building still stands today, and coincidentally, it’s not two marathons away from the current Runner’s World HQ in Easton.) Naturally, the factory took its name from that long, winding creek, called Saucony, that flowed right outside its doorstep. Right at the turn of the 20th century, workers started making children’s shoes inside a little red brick factory that sprung up along a creek in Kutztown, Pennsylvania. More perforations in the upper’s outer mesh and inner padding improve breathability.

Outsole rubber is durable, grippy on slick terrain, and resilient on light rocks and gravel.Firm, consistent Pwrrun cushioning supports over long distances without bottoming out under heavy foot strikes.Still a classic “bread-and-butter” shoe, only it looks more like a stylish “artisanal-sourdough-with-ghee.”

The RW Takeaway: Saucony’s Ride remains a simple, well-cushioned, and reliable trainer-now improved with a sleeker, comfier upper.

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