Ride 18 Trainers

Ive got two runs in them. Not quite 5 stars, I liked my ride 17s better and i dont like change. After run two, the side of my foot is bruised. Not sure if this is from the shoe, from the run, or something else as I am quite a clumsy individual. So far, they'll work for me. I dont love the laces, cant seem to get the right tightness like I had with the 17s. Hope these will break in with more use and I can appropriately tailor them to my use and comfort. Overall good and comfy shoe. Many more miles to go in them!

Love the look of the shoe! Unfortunately they weren't as comfortable as I was wanting and fit is a little on the smaller size.

Unfortunately after wearing rides for over 5 models over the years, this version does not fit correctly and the stitching at front of the laces has excess material and rubs to the point they can’t be worn. I bought direct given I had no issues in the past. Disappointed.

Excellent build quality. Accurate to size so comfortable. Would highly recommend

I tried the Ride 18 hoping to get closer to the fit of the Triumph 22. The good: - The upper is very breathable, soft, stretchy; very comfortable! - Midsole has a good balance of comfort and support - The black upper/white midsole is a peak colorway The bad: - There's almost TOO much toe and midfoot room. I would try a half size down but they don't make it (14.5) - It's hard to get a solid lock down; even when you tighten the strings, it can still feel loose. You almost have to tie it, walk around, then tie it again. This is fine for comfort but not faster paces. - The heel counter bothers me after extended wear; I have a sensitive achilles and there's not enough padding to offset it Overall these are fine. Much better than the Triumph 23 for me but still lacking in other areas.

Love the amount of cushioning and the smaller drop than comparable shoes. Feels better for a mid foot strike without dragging.

I've been running in Rides for several years now. I find them to be a very well done, neutral shoe, with good cushioning while still responsive (not the pillowy max cushion feel). Saucony has done a good job of updating the shoe without making any fundamental changes that "fix" things that aren't broken. As long as that continues, these will be my primary traning shoes (i get about 400 miles/pair).

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.