Ride 18 Trainers

Excellent cushioning and support. Just the right weight.

The moment my feet sank into these babies, I knew I had found my shoe. Perfect.

I am very pleased with the Saucony service team. I had bought a pair of Ride 18 back in April, and I loved them. However, a hole developed on top of my left shoe. When I completed the claim form and sent a picture, Saucony send me new shoes immediately. Very impressive.

Great running shoe. Recently transitioned from the Guide series, to the Ride series, starting with Ride-17. I feel as if the Ride-18 is much better than the 17, and better for my current running style. Ride-18: Most running distances are 6 - 13 miles moderate pace, with occasional tempo and speed workouts as well. Great all around shoe and would recommend to others.

I am a collegiate distance runner, and bought the Ride 18 to be my daily, workhorse trainer. When I first started running in it, it was firm and felt like a brick. However, after I continued to put some mileage on it, it softened up. Eventually, after about 25 miles, it did become soft and bouncy-ish. I did have some sizing issues. I bought a 11.5 wide, and it caused blisters on my 2nd toe and on the medial side of my foot. This has since disappeared after 300 miles, probably due to breaking it in. The laces are not great. I highly recommend double knotting the laces or just replacing them. The grip is outstanding, as I never have felt worried about slipping. For 145 dollars, I do think it is a solid option.

Best shoe I have ever had! Please don’t do major changes!

I'm on my second pair of Ride 18s and owned a pair of Ride 17s prior to that. I've ran 400 miles in Ride 18s and they've been great shoes for all of my runs, both tempo and long. My feet are fairly narrow and I supinate. The Ride 18s have held up nicely and provide good support.

Bought a few weeks ago. Not what I had hoped. Too stiff and is altering my strides

Love these shoes. I'm a beginner runner and these are perfect for a one shoe rotation. Super comfortable upper and good amount of cushion around the ankle. Not too squishy midsole or too firm, perfectly balanced. I will say however the foam is on the firmer side, but lot of energy return/good springy feel. Good for easy paces and faster ones, recently did a 5k in them and had no complaints.

Awesome shoe! Lighter and more comfortable imo compared to the triumph 23

Use for everyday running and love the feel. Only have a few miles in them so far but they feel great.

As a woman with size 47 2E feet shoes are hard to find, I bought these for everyday shoes but also occasional running and long walks. I am very new to running and all that. I am glad Saucony makes shoes in 2E and 4E sizes. for running and long walks, I love these! they're springy and have a lot of impact absorption. for standing. the very stiff foam (relative to my other shoes that is) makes it a bit weird to stand on for long hours, you really feel like you need to walk in these. My feet feel strange when standing for very long periods. I've had tthese shoes for only 5 days so far. the mid-sole is TPU, which tends to last for a lot more compared to other materials. The mid-sole durability is one reason I went with this shoe. Most other options are Peba and I am afraid they'll die quickly if I'm standing on them a lot. you might be tempted to get one of those mega couchined cloudy shoes, but those are not great for day to day use or walking depending on your body and needs, I mostly prefer them for jogging/running/springing. Nothing inherently wrong with those tho, it's all dependant on your use/body/needs. These shoes offer a very good amount of stability for my feet. They are also decently d flexible I am slightly worried about the upper and the outside, as the fabric is very thin and losely woven. but the advantage of this fabric is the amazing stretch and repeatability it has. despite it being too narrow my pinkie, it still feels very comfortable as my pinky barely feels the upper because it's stretchy. I also strangely find myself rubbing my heels on the ground a lot specially with stairs with these shoes, no idea why, perhaps my body is getting used to them. another amazing thing about this shoe is the laces and the lacing system. these shoes are very easy to take off and put on and don't require trying the knot for me, yet they're stable and comfy. the laces have just the right amount of stretch to accommodate your feet without slippage and other issues. I never thought I'd compliment laces on a shoe but I love mine! they're very long so you can do all sorts of knots, they're a bit TOO long at times even but it's easy to tuck the excess. My wish list for a next gen: 1) Slightly softer mid-sole/insole, like maybe by 15-20%? I do wonder if the foam will "break-in" 2) Waterproof/gore tex options in 2E, not only would that be great for a city like the one I live in, where it's constantly raining, but it'd make for an amazing everyday shoe too IMO. 3) A more heav-duty mid-sole 4) A wider toebox, even with the 2E my pinkies poke trough the lining a bit at times.Tthis is only slightly uncomfortable thanks to the soft upper but this will cause wear on them and it'd be a lot nicer if it just was a bit wider. coming from very cloudy shoes, my feet felt strange after using these for a very long walk at first, but after 1-2 walks my feet and body got used to them. I just wish the foam was SLIGHTLY softer so I could deal with standing in them a lot better.

I've ran thousands of miles in Saucony over the years. My normal distance trainer was the Triumph series and I've owned 5 pairs of those. This shoe is a great distance shoe for Z2. Light and cushioned. I've hit about 5 20 milers in these and they feel great. No feet pain. I'll be buying 2 more pairs after the ones I have go

I’ve been running for nearly 25 years, averaging five miles every weekday. For the last several years, I’ve relied on Saucony shoes — particularly the Kinvara, which was light, low-profile, responsive, and perfectly balanced for efficient, natural running. When I could no longer find the Kinvara 13 in my size, I decided to try the Ride 18 based on strong reviews and brand loyalty. While it technically fit true to size, it felt like an entirely different experience. The sole is much thicker, the platform noticeably wider, and the toe curls sharply upward. They look huge when I have them on — almost cartoonish — and feel more like soft blocks of foam than performance trainers. From my first run, the difference was clear. My 5-mile times slowed by several minutes, turning and accelerating felt awkward, and the smooth, natural stride I’ve had for decades disappeared. The heavier, softer build absorbed too much energy, leaving my legs working against the shoe rather than with it. Over time, I even developed tightness and discomfort I’d never experienced in 25 years of running. Out of curiosity, I put on my old, worn-out Kinvara 13s, and the difference was immediate — light, fast, and natural once again. I truly believe the bulk and geometry of the Ride 18s contributed to the imbalance and discomfort I experienced. Kinvaras are still being made, but like most “modern” running shoes, they now feature super-thick soles and upward-curved toes. It’s disappointing to see such a great line move away from what made it exceptional. I hope Saucony continues to offer options for runners who value speed, control, and ground connection over excessive cushioning.