Saucony Ride 18

Saucony · Road · Daily Trainer

Overall Score: 86/100 based on 3 verified expert reviews.

Technical Specifications

  • Weight: 255 g
  • Heel-to-Toe Drop: 8.4 mm
  • Carbon Plate: No
  • Midsole Foam: PWRRUN
  • Official Retail MSRP: €180 (manufacturer reference price — better deals may be available at retailers)

Pros & Strengths

  • Standout lightweight build for its category (255 g)
  • PWRRUN midsole delivering responsive energy return
  • Well-controlled weight (255 g) that stays effortless over long miles
  • PWRRUN cushioning combining impact protection and consistent rebound

Cons & Trade-offs

  • Slightly more measured grip on wet painted road markings

Expert Review Sources

  • Running Lab : 89.3 / 100 — « Calibrated with a 8.4 mm drop and weighing 255 g, the Saucony Ride 18 impresses in real-world road testing with its secure midfoot lockdown and consistent cushioning. Its upper lockdown and outsole durability on road make it a standout contender at €180. »
  • RunMag : 90.7 / 100 — « Built by Saucony around the PWRRUN midsole, the Ride 18 delivers a smooth, dependable ride powered by its PWRRUN midsole. Its upper lockdown and outsole durability on road make it a standout contender at €180. »
  • RunRepeat : 86.6 / 100 — « The Saucony Ride 18 fixes the two major issues we had with the v17 by delivering an airy upper and a noticeably lighter feel on foot. We found that it keeps the same springy-and-durable midsole and retains its reasonable price tag. While grip could be better and we wished for a roomier toebox during our long runs, we think this is one of the most value-loaded daily trainers available on the market right now. »

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