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Daily Trainers · Saucony
Ride 18
A softer, smoother Ride that finally caught up with its rivals.
7.8 Solid
Runsletter Score out of 10. Good at its job, with clear limits.
Buy it if
- Softer and smoother than previous Rides
- Stable, predictable feel for a neutral shoe
- Comfortable fit with room up front
Skip it if
- Not especially lively at faster paces
- Lower stack than the most cushioned rivals
$140
List price; often discounted in seasonal sales
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- Weight
- 265 g
- Stack
- 35 mm
- Drop
- 8 mm
The verdict
The Ride 18 uses a deeper layer of PWRRUN+ foam for a softer, smoother ride than the Rides that came before it. It still feels balanced and stable underfoot, with an easy heel-to-toe transition that doesn't take any getting used to.
It suits runners who want a neutral daily trainer for easy runs and long runs, particularly heel strikers. It isn't built for speed, but it doesn't mind a steady progression run either.
Next to the Ghost 17 it is a little more modern and lively; next to the Novablast 5 it is calmer and less bouncy. Fit is comfortable and true to size, with a secure midfoot and space in the toes.
“The quiet achiever of the daily-trainer aisle.”
Specs
| Weight | 265 g |
|---|---|
| Stack height | 35 mm |
| Drop | 8 mm |
| Cushion | 3 / 5 |
| Plate | None |
| Support | Neutral |
| Surface | road |
| Best for | daily, long |
| Midsole | PWRRUN+ foam |
| Upper | Engineered mesh with a padded collar |
| Outsole | Rubber with generous coverage |
| Fit | Secure midfoot, roomy toe box; true to size |
| Widths | Standard and wide |
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How it stacks up
Compare side by side →| Product | Score | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Saucony Ride 18 · this one | 7.8 Solid | $140 |
| ASICS Novablast 5 | 8.5 Elite | $145 |
| Saucony Endorphin Speed 5 | 8.4 Strong | $175 |
| Adidas Adizero Evo SL | 8.3 Strong | $150 |
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