ISOFit
Saucony is not calling this shoe the Triumph 18, but the Triumph ISO. The ISO stands for ISOFit. The ISOFit has taken roughly 0.4 grams of weight off the upper of the shoe in a men’s size 10, respectively.

The Guide 13 is the successor to the Saucony Guide ISO 2, and the big difference between the ISO 2 and the 13 is the fit technology.

Saucony Guide ISO General Info The Guide ISO is the successor to the Guide 10 from Saucony. Because the ISOFIT system in the upper is such a drastic change, Saucony has been rebranding and restarting the numbering.

From long-running favorites to up-and-coming models, we picked out the best Saucony running shoes of 2021: Best for Everyday Training: Saucony Ride 14. Best for Stability: Saucony Guide 14. Best for Max Cushion: Saucony Triumph 19.

The Guide ISO feels even more neutral than the Guide 10. That’s because of the medial-post sloping away from the rearfoot. This leaves more foam between the upper part of the medial-post and the heel. As a result, the medial-post is less noticeable than the Guide 10.

VERSARUN. An incredible value-oriented EVA-based cushioning that feels responsive and has the durability required to hold up to a variety of activities.

Classified as a light stability shoe, the Guide still feels more like a neutral shoe. Its added stability comes from a TPU Guidance Frame within the midsole. Basically, this is a firmer, more supportive section of foam, and it runs from the rearfoot to the midfoot along the inside (medial) part of the shoe.

Saucony is not calling this shoe the Triumph 18, but the Triumph ISO. The ISO stands for ISOFit. The ISOFit has taken roughly 0.4 grams of weight off the upper of the shoe in a men’s size 10, respectively. The upper wraps around the foot and learns how the foot moves with each strike.

Saucony’s Guide 13 Keeps It Simple and Stable The RW Takeaway: The Guide 13 delivers moderate support for overpronators—with a more flexible ride, greater energy return, and a slightly narrower fit than the average stability shoe.

It’s got a quad-density foam midsole, but don’t let that scare you, neutral shoe seeking runners. The Guide 7 doesn’t exhibit extreme motion control behavior, and has a firm and stable, yet cushioned ride.

The Saucony Triumph 19 provides springy cushioning to each step, making it one of the best cushioned running shoes in Saucony’s lineup, and a great daily trainer. A stack of PWRRUN+ midsole foam absorbs impact upon landing and delivers energetic takeoffs to make your runs feel bouncy and effortless.

The Saucony Ride is a neutral shoe. Don’t confuse this with a stability shoe – it’s NOT meant for severe overpronators. But it offers a bit more specific support for slight overpronators or those who need just a touch more support than regular shoes.

Saucony is not calling this shoe the Triumph 18, but the Triumph ISO. The ISO stands for ISOFit. The ISOFit has taken roughly 0.4 grams of weight off the upper of the shoe in a men’s size 10, respectively.

The Saucony Guide is a familiar name for anyone who has experience shopping for stability shoes. It is the ‘support’ version of the neutral Ride 9, differentiated by a firmer ride and a medial post (a harder piece of foam) integrated into the inner midsole.

The newest version returns to a more traditional upper—with a price tag and ride to rival a neutral shoe. The RW Takeaway: The Guide 13 delivers moderate support for overpronators—with a more flexible ride, greater energy return, and a slightly narrower fit than the average stability shoe.

One Study Links Cushioned Shoes to Higher Impact They found the opposite to be true. The study showed that highly cushioned shoes come with a higher vertical average load rate and vertical instantaneous loading rate. Both of these promote overuse injuries like stress fractures and plantar fasciitis.

EVERUN is a midsole compound that will replace standard EVA in it’s running shoes. Based on testing results, EVERUN delivers 83% more energy return from other midsole technologies, with a dramatically noticeable resilient and responsive ride.

Saucony Ride ISO
Since its official release in May, the Saucony Ride ISO has been making waves. The neutral, cushioned trainer is the successor to the perennially popular Ride 10, and yet somehow the latest iteration of the shoe has managed to continue to improve in subtle and not-so-subtle ways.

In order to provide a smooth ride from start to finish, the Saucony Guide 7 provides just the right amount of comfortable cushion. Underfoot protection from repeated ground strikes is provided by the compressive features of the Power Grid midsole. Additionally, a great fit is experienced thanks to other aspects of the Guide 7’s upper.

The Ride 6 still boasts a cushy forefoot—it’s the softest in this guide—but flexibility through toe-off remains an issue. Saucony slightly increased the size of the flex grooves underfoot, though RW Shoe Lab tests show that this did little to move the needle. Bottom Line: A durable trainer suitable for most intermediate runners.

Another departure from previous versions of the Saucony Glide series that cements its status as a stability shoe is the addition of a wider toe box in the Guide 7’s upper. Further adjustments to its overlay also greatly improve the comfort and effectiveness of its fit.

Other than that, the Saucony Guide 7 features a standard heel elevation of around 8 mm, which will feel right at home for those used to ordinary running shoes. The only individuals who may need to adjust are those who prefer trail shoes or barefoot-style runners.