Saucony Ride 18 Review: Finding Comfort in Simplicity
When it comes to the Saucony Ride franchise, simplicity is the name of the game.
Saucony Ride 18
original price $145
sale/discounted price$108.75
Star Rating is 4.8 / 5
23 Verified Reviews
The Ride 18 is a consistent, well-cushioned daily trainer—a solid choice for runners looking for a dependable shoe that handles all kinds of miles.
Features
The Saucony Ride 18 blends comfort and performance seamlessly.
With its streamlined design and dependable cushioning, this lightweight shoe is the ultimate training partner for runners seeking a smooth, balanced ride without unnecessary frills.
In our Saucony Ride 18 review, reviewers loved the premium feel and plush fit of the upper. “I was really blown away by the upper. It’s the same engineered mesh material as the previous version, but small details give it an extra luxurious feeling,” says Caroline.
Whether you’re logging easy miles or chasing new goals, the Saucony Ride 18 keeps you moving forward in comfort.
Details:
- Upper: The engineered mesh upper provides a breathable and secure fit, adapting to various foot shapes. A padded heel collar and tongue enhance comfort, ensuring a snug feel without unnecessary bulk.
- Midsole: Equipped with Saucony's PWRRUN+ midsole, the Ride 18 delivers a responsive yet forgiving experience. This balanced cushioning supports both long-distance runs and uptempo workouts, offering versatility for different training sessions.
- Outsole: The durable rubber outsole features a refined tread pattern, enhancing traction and promoting smooth transitions from heel to toe.
Tech Specs
Saucony Ride 18
| Weight |
8 oz (W), 9.1 oz (M)
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|---|---|
| Stack height (heel/forefoot) |
35 mm/27 mm
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| Heel-to-toe drop |
8 mm
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| Surface |
Road
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| Ride | 3/5 on the Firm to Plush Scale |
| Cushioning | 3/5 on the Minimum to Maximum Scale |
| Energy | 3/5 on the Relaxed to Propulsive Scale |
| Category | neutral |
What's New
Saucony added cushioning in the heel and ankle collar for an even more comfortable and premium feel. The Ride 18 is also slightly lighter than the previous version.
Who It's Best For
The Saucony Ride 18 is a neutral running shoe with moderate cushioning that offers a responsive ride. Its accommodating fit and versatility make it a great option for running, working out and casual wear.
Why You'll Love It
You’ll love the Ride 18’s luxurious fit and energetic cushioning that keep you comfortable throughout your runs.
Star Rating is 5 / 5
Love it!
I honestly bought these shoes because they were on sale and and because I wanted to give saucony a chance as I have always heard so good about them never really owned one and I was positively impressed! Very comfy, didn’t need time to break them in and they feel so stable. definitely the kind of shoe I can wear for all types of workouts.
Star Rating is 5 / 5
Very comfortable running shoe
Went through my old pair of Saucony Ride 17. Easy transition to this new pair.
Star Rating is 5 / 5
Great every day runners
These are great shoes and always in my rotation. I have wide feet and they fit well.
Star Rating is 5 / 5
Love
I love this shoe, and have bought it three times when the tred ran down.
Star Rating is 5 / 5
Love it, but…
This fits beautifully and gives great support. I just wish had a longer before wearing.
Star Rating is 5 / 5
Devotee
This is my 13th pair of the Saucony Ride. This is the only shoe I’ve found that fits my foot perfectly. I have a narrow heel and mid foot, and a wider toe. These are the only shoe I’ve found that I don’t have to size up in order to accommodate the toes and sacrificing the fit in the other areas.
Star Rating is 5 / 5
Comfortable shoe for wide feet
These shoes are great, love the width in the toe box. Very comfortable for 3-5 mile runs, haven’t tried them for a long run yet.
Star Rating is 5 / 5
Wide shoe
These fit great and feel great. I need a wide shoe because of bunions ????. These are great!
Star Rating is 3 / 5
Not for people needing heel lock laces
Have a pair of these shoes from few seasons ago. Sales person helped me ordered new ones without telling me that the company had changed the laces & made them shorter (54'") & that means anyone like me, who needs to tie heel lock lacing in place has to find & order another set of laces....which may or may not match the color of their new Sancony shoes. Called store but only help was bring them back and they'd help me on another brand/style, but she also suggested Amazon has lots of choices of laces & I might want to try to order them there. She didn't tell me what size to try to order. Then I found out about "flat" vs. other types of laces, that width vary....so I chatted with an agent at the company.....said they had shortened the laces because of complaints the laces were too long. I think this was BS....but the chat bot or agent also said they don't sell laces, but that I needed to buy 63" to do heel lock. Had to re-chat once checking on Amazon about width variations, company chat bot/agent said 8mm. Guess what - - that's NOT a size featured on Amazon, so had to get it converted. STILL haven't decided if I'm keeping or returning but think your sales people need to warn customers if they need heel lock for slippage, these are NOT the brand/shoes for them.