Saucony Ride 18 Reviews

First 10 miles in the Ride 18: very comfortable, plush upper and secure fit with no heel slip for narrow feet, true to size.

95%. Still one of their go-tos despite lacking bells and whistles: a durable, really comfortable shoe that checks all their boxes, especially at its price.

A solid, versatile daily trainer with a better-fitting, quality upper, a smooth collar lining, excellent heel lockdown and a true-to-size, accommodating fit. Lighter than before. Not a big upgrade over the Ride 17, and there's no forefoot rocker.

'Perfect all-rounder', 5/5: a safe bet for nearly every session, from an easy half-marathon long run to hill intervals. Good fit, weight and cushioning, and a bit more padding. Barely different from the Ride 17, so a cheap v17 is a fine alternative. Firmly in his rotation.

A stable, protective, comfortable workhorse: the upper is pristine, and the PWRRUN+ foam has moulded to his stride, with surprising rebound when picking up the pace. Not agile or nimble. The exposed midsole foam shows wear in the forefoot and lateral heel, which could shorten its life.

A modern do-it-all trainer: true to size, comfy fit, sticky grip even on wet roads and light trail, no visible wear at 100 km. Firm at first but softened. Best from easy to half/marathon pace; too firm for recovery and not for the track. Laces too stretchy.