SAUCONY SHOES

I love the Fastwitch. Any feedback on the Sinister?

3D wrote:

Has anyone had any problems with the Triumphs? or Ride/Guide?

I had chronic achilles pain for 2-3 years. I had been wearing Nikes/adidas/Asics. I tried every shoe and they were all the same.

I got a pair of Saucony Rides and the achilles pain went away within 2-3 weeks and has been completely gone for 4 months.

Of course with my luck, I'm sure they will discontinue the model anyday now.

ive been running in sinisters for 2 years now and they are the greatest trainers i have ever had. period. They are light enough for speed but are built for hard long runs with maximum comfort at the same time. I would reccoment these to anyone.

A big thumbs up for the Tangent.

i work at a running store and Sauconys sell extremely well at our store better then Asics, Nike, or Brooks. I currently train in the guides and race in the fastwitch. I used to train in the Brooks Axioms then switched and have been very happy since. Great company and great products.

i have the omni 8s, i like em a lot

Anybody else think that what happened to the Tangents was a bit of a tragedy? The originals were such a great lightweight trainer that could handle pretty heavy mileage. The 2s and 3s just seem way too geared towards racing and have lost a lot of the simple elegance. It's been 2 years since I could find one of the originals; I miss that shoe so much.

I wear the Guides. The last shoe I wore was the NB 764. I'm an older runner (53 with 26 years of running) and had a heck of time finding another shoe that didn't irritate one of the nagging injuries I've picked up over the years. None of the 76X series or many others worked for me, but after many false starts and a number of returns to RRS, I finally found the Guides. I have 4 pair in the closet at the moment.

I'm a straight Hurricane kind of guy. I was looking to get a pair of the Endorphin's for Track though.

Mac,

The new Ride2 is coming out in June. They are going to keep going with what they did with the Progrid Ride (what you wear).

I promise you will not be disappointed !

No signs of a new Tangent for Fall 09.

What is the difference between the Ride and the Triumph? Anyone prefer the Ride to the Triumphs? Why?

I do most of my easy running in Omnis. I started with the Grid Omni 5 around (seven?) years ago and have just ordered a pair of Omni 7s. I think that's about 10 pairs now. I had a pair of TRs but didn't like them though I kept them for ages 'cause they were indestructible. I have also have a pair of Fastwitch Speed which I use for 5K, which Saucony replaced after the first pair ripped down the sides. I'm also on my second pair of Endurance (the orange ones) which I use for everything up to marathon racing. Can't praise them enough. I also have the gold/white ones that fall between the two (can't remember what they are called) for tempo-running but prefer Asics DS. Would have bought spikes too but unfortunately they don't make wide versions as with the road shoes. I buy Saucony 'cause I have wide feet and they are the only brand that comfortably fit. So yes I'm single-handedly keeping Saucony from going under. I deserve a medal or free shoes or something. And stop putting up the price.

I like the Velocity middle distance spikes for racing. And they're relatively inexpensive as well. No complaints here. When I first started back into running I wore Nikes because that's what everyone else wore (yeah, what a tool, I know). Then I discovered Saucony shoes and I have a wide foot but a narrow heel. They fit!!

Ride:Cumulus :: Triumph:Nimbus

Triumph is a little bit roomier fit, softer and cushier. Ride is a bit firmer and more responsive, not as much cushion.

I have been thinking about trying the Ride. I used to love the Landreth & Wave Rider. Any comparisons?

hurricane grid 8

bought 4 pair

nothing else is as good for 20 milers

Tangent 3s are the best shoe ive ever ran in. they are faily durable for a lightweight trainer too. i got about 400 miles on each of my 7 or so pairs. i get nikes for free, and i still dont mind paying for these sometimes because they are so good.