Saucony

Ride 18 Running Shoe - Women's

Instant visible wear and tear after 1 use

Instant visible wear and tear after 1 use, extremely disappointing in these.

Too Soft and Wonky

I was hopeful I using these as a walking shoe with inserts. Foot pain on walks over 2 miles, tried several times but the shoe did it work. I am neutral with avg arches.

This shoe is so very comfortable! I am planning to purchase another pair soon!

Too soft

I bought this to replace a Ride 16 that I ran many miles in plus NYC. Marathon. The 18 foam cushioning is too soft, especially in the forefoot, I don’t wear Crocs, and that’s what this sole feels like. I’ve ended up keeping shoe for walking around town, but purchased a pair of Ride 15 to run in, a bit stiffer, which I prefer.

Meh

I really wanted to like these but the Ride is too soft and stack height too high. Ended up with shin splints.

Best everyday trainer

I received my second pair a month ago, same colour, same size. I got high mileage out of the first pair and they were my go-to, all around shoe. When I travelled and only had room for a single pair, these were the ones. They got me through trails, gravel runs and some track sessions. By far the best version of Ride thus far, and I've been wearing rides since the Ride 11. True to size, fits roomy in the toe box area which is ideal for the average foot.

Softened Upper, Same Classic Ride

I bought these about 2.5 months ago and switch between a variety for my runs throughout the week, so they have about 100 miles on them and I tend to wear them on 3-7 mile daily runs. At this point I have decided I liked the Ride 17 better, though they’re comparable in running feel. These continue to have the gusseted tongue that holds it in place nicely. I think the lacing system was an improvement, they don’t loosen nearly as much as the 17s when I’m tying them. Through the arch, I don’t think they sit as tight to the foot as the previous version, which I preferred. The heel upper is thicker with cushioning and so is the tongue, which isn’t my favorite but isn’t the worst. It still sits in the same spot on the foot and doesn’t bother me. My main complaint with these is honestly that they changed the mesh upper in the toe box. I really liked the mesh on the 17s, it held up for 400 miles. One of mine already has a hole in the toe box because this mesh is more flexible and not as sturdy. It might be more breathable or something, but it gives a much looser feel to the toe box, I liked the security and resistance of the previous version. The overall feel is more plush and loose in the upper, though the bottom feels the same. If you haven’t worn a previous version, these are a shoe with good mid-firm cushioning that gives a gentle footfall but doesn’t feel too soft and squishy like the more pillowy shoes. They have a wide base for stability and the wide toe box typical of Saucony without the rest of the shoe being wider.

Hard pass

I bought a pair of these shoes in early May within two weeks and not even 30 miles on them both side sides of my shoes had holes in them

Breaks Easily

I bought these shoes for the beginning of my track season, and it was going off to a great start until the strap that holds the lace broke. there is not way on fixing that anad i think it was poor design. I will not be buying these shoes again. DO NOT BUY