Guide 18 Running Shoe balances cushioning, stability, and breathable performance.
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:
“These shoes are my ultimate pick for stability and comfort on daily runs. The PWRRUN foam gives me a soft but responsive ride, and the Center Path technology keeps my strides steady, even on longer distances.”
The Saucony Guide 18 Running Shoe is our trusted companion for smooth, supportive strides. Designed with stability in mind, it features Center Path technology to guide each step for seamless heel-to-toe transitions. The updated deep-seated footbed and broad base geometry cradle our feet for added support, making it ideal for both dedicated runners and all-day wear.
PWRRUN foam provides plush cushioning with a responsive edge, delivering comfort and energy return for every mile. A breathable engineered mesh upper keeps feet cool, while the durable XT-900 carbon rubber outsole ensures long-lasting traction on a variety of surfaces. Lightweight and versatile, the Guide 18 keeps us focused on our journey, no matter the distance.
Details
- Stability running shoe for smooth, controlled strides and all-day comfort
- PWRRUN foam delivers soft, responsive cushioning for long-distance support
- Center Path technology ensures balanced, steady heel-to-toe transitions
- Broad base geometry provides a stable platform and secure fit
- Lightweight engineered mesh upper enhances breathability during activity
- XT-900 carbon rubber outsole offers reliable durability and grip on any surface
- Feather-light design at 8.6 ounces reduces fatigue on longer runs
- Item #SAUQ090
- Upper Material
- engineered mesh
- Waterproofing
- none
- Lining
- textile
- Closure
- lace
- Midsole
- PWRRUN
- Sole
- XT-900 carbon rubber
- Activity
- road running
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3.5 based on 26 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageOctober 8, 2025
Love them!
So comfortable and great for walking stability. I highly recommend
Originally reviewed on Saucony
October 4, 2025
Runs short
These run really short/small. I injured my toe running in them.
Originally reviewed on Saucony
October 3, 2025
Bye Bye Guides
After 175 miles the shoes are toast. Stress cracks, lack of forefoot support and sadly my peroneal tendonitis returned. I’m so disappointed in the endurance of the shoe
Originally reviewed on Saucony
October 3, 2025
Greatest shoe on earth
Ive been buying running shoes for decades now. These are by far the greatest. The cushioning is great and they fit my foot perfectly--a problem Ive had problems with in the past. Ill never buy another type of shoe again. Im sold for life.
Originally reviewed on Saucony
September 29, 2025
Not true to size
Not true to size. I usually wear a 8 and this feels like a 7. Otherwise seems like a great shoe but I cannot run properly with them. It's hard to give a good review.
Originally reviewed on Saucony
September 28, 2025
Not the same as usual.
I have been wearing Saucony Guide or Ride for the past 10 yrs. I run on average 10-15 mi/week on either pavement or treadmill. They usually rip on the inside of the back heel even though I use the extra hole when I lace them. I am willing to overlook that because I like the shoe. I ordered my usual size 7.5 this time and they seemed really short (Guide 18). So I ordered an 8 and they were waayy too big. Also, I felt like sole was too thick, almost like if i stepped on a pebble I would sprain my ankle. Kind of disappointed. I went with another brand this time. Hopefully will be back for the Guide or Ride 20.
Originally reviewed on Saucony
September 4, 2025
Problem with the bases wearing down quickly
I love my saucony guides! They really have an amazing fit and have got me through. My problem with them though is the insane loss of traction on the bottom! I’ve run around 250 miles in them and they look like they have 500+ based on the bottoms. The exposed foam really ages them and although the support still feels good, the bottom is definitely wearing down.
Originally reviewed on Saucony
August 29, 2025
I’ve bought three pairs!
I was wearing new balance 860v10 for years because I couldn’t find a stability shoe that worked for me. I resorted to looking on resale sites because no other shoe worked until I found the Guide 18. I bought one pair, and have already bought two more in different color ways. I’m currently training for NYCM and haven’t had any issues with this shoe. Overall great stability!
Originally reviewed on Saucony
August 27, 2025
No stability or support!
I've purchased several versions of Guides and they continue to go downhill. Absolutely no ankle support and no arch support. Sprained my ankle walking after only a few times wearing. The cushion is there but it feels like it hits my foot at the heel, not the arch, making it even less stable. I only wear them at work now, not for exercise, and my feet and ankles hurt even after that. It's unfortunate because they were expensive, but if I can't even wear them to run errands or work, they're not a great product.
Originally reviewed on Saucony
August 22, 2025
Disappointing
I have been a huge fan of the Saucony Guide for years, until they completely changed the construction of this shoe. The Guide 18 has a much wider toe box than the previous versions, the heel doesn't feel as secure and finally the arch support has decreased. Basically everything I loved about this shoe has been abandoned. It really lacks stability in my opinion.
Originally reviewed on Saucony
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