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The Saucony Ride 5 brings you good cushioning and a smooth ride in a road-ready package. This neutral shoe has full-length cushioning and a flexible forefoot, with an open mesh upper to keep feet cool. The outsole uses durable carbon rubber to handle any number of miles.

The ProGrid Ride 5 is a moderate feature, moderate neutral shoe designed for daily training and high mileage.

CUSHIONING

Full-length ProGrid absorbs impact, dissipates shock, and sets the foot up for a smooth transition.

SRC Impact Zone begins at the heel and extends to under the midfoot. SRC stands for Super Rebound Compound and the material is designed to provide shock attenuation to set the foot up for a smooth transition.

Comments: After really enjoying the Ride 4 I bought the Ride 5. All I have to say is AAAAAAHHHHHHH!! Why do running shoe companies drastically change the construction and fit of their shoes from one version to the next? Where as the Ride 4 fit well, the Ride 5 is very snug in width and length. Furthermore, the left shoe feels much tighter than the right shoe. Does this indicate a quality control problem? Also, the Ride 5 seems much stiffer than the 4. So why do running shoe companies drastically change construction methods from year to year? Probably because the bean counters tell the well-intended designers to shave more cost out of the product so profits can go up. Hope I am wrong. With great disappointment I will have to return these. I love Running Warehouse though. Great prices and selection with excellent shipping speed and policies.From: Dave, Durham, CT, USA

Comments: Didn't mind the shoe at first, the 8mm drop felt a lot nice than my go to shoe the mizuno waver riders but after only 100 miles, the shoes has lost over 60% of its tread on the bottom in the forefoot. After 300 miles, I was all the way down to the foam. The shoe started off good but quickly dissapointed me! From: Bryan, Stockbridge, MI, US

Comments: These shoes suck, I run 50 to 60 miles a week all at least 6:00 mile pace, they are very uncomfortable and they cause me to get very big blisters on the balls of my feet.From: Nick

Comments: This is the best shoe I have ever worn Now at 100 miles. I've tried Nike Vomero 6, Mizuno Wave Rider 13, Brooks Glycerin 9 and Brooks Ghost 5. I used Vomero for a long time but still had knee issues after long runs. My knees are in heaven with the 8mm drop. They are responsive, flexible, cushioned, and lightweight. These elements make for a Great Neutral Shoe. I'm 5'10" 170 lbs High arches Mid to forefoot striker and run about 25-35 miles a week. I would recommend these to any neutral runner for long and short runs. From: Jake, Montverde, FL

Comments: After coming out of college, I no longer had to stick with Adidas. I was indifferent to the Adidas Glides and decided to try Saucony Rides. Pros: - Out of the box and for the first 100-200 miles, it is hands down one of the best shoes I've worn. - Light, but doesn't sacrifice cushion/comfort - Triangle lugs are good for absorbing shock - Always happy to have these for uptempo runs or threshold runs. - I am always a fan of 8mm drop because it isn't minimalist, but the heel wasn't so built that you were force to hit the heel. Other shoes like the Adidas Glides have such a large drop, that even if you did stride correctly, the heel looks like it's striking. -Mesh upper kept cool. Cons: - Smelled more than any of the shoes I have owned. It seemed to really stick - Rubber on the sole wears QUICKLY! A few lugs on my forefoot were gone after 300 miles!! I don't shuffle, this was from all 7:30 pace or faster - Upper tears quickly. That same shoe I did have 300+ miles, the mesh started stretching at 100miles, and by 200miles, I had tears on the outside of both shoes along the sole. It will only be accelerated if you like to use these shoes for anything other than running in a straight line. I played 1hr of b-ball in an old pair with torn sides, and on a particular cut, my foot shot straight out the side!!! - Cushion breaks down quickly. The cushioning is soft, but it is quick to go. Every time my shoes get to 250 miles, I begin to really feel bad fatigue in my legs from the absorption loss. I'm 5'11" and 155lbs. If you are lighter, you will get more out of these. Conclusion: Best shoes ever, but break down too much.From: Anonymous

Comments: I have become a big fan of the Saucony Ride 5. I've logged over 300 miles on my first pair with no issues. This shoe fits great and provides the right amount of cushioning and support. It allows smooth, responsive and quick transitions for short and long training runs. I recently wore the Ride 5 for a marathon and it performed exceptionally well (the same pair with over 300 miles on them). I am 6'2, approximately 185 pounds with a neutral foot strike. I run 45-60 miles per week, depending on time of year. From: Gary, Dallas, Texas

Comments: This is my first pair of Saucony running shoes. I'm a chronic heel striker and I'm not trying to transition to minimalist shoes. Just thought I'd give these a try since my racing flats have an 8mm heel to toe drop as well. They do have good cushioning and they feel light and fast. I have noticed some knee pain after running in these though. Shoe could be used for easy runs, tempos, or long runs. From: Tyler, Outer Banks, NC, USA

Comments: This has probably been the biggest dissappointment I have ever had. Shoe feels comfortable on but has caused problems never experienced before. The first thing I noticed was the pain I experienced in lower legs after the first couple runs (3-4milers). On my third run I experienced heel blisters on both feet. There is a noticable seem that runs along the base of the heel which I believe caused the problem. Would not recommend to anyone!From: Ray, North East, PA, USA

Comments: I race in the Kinvara 3 and was looking for the trainer to best complement the K3. I was told by a Saucony rep to try the Cortana. Big mistake, as that shoe felt like a motion control shoe to me. Knees and lower legs were in pain. The Ride 5 is the perfect complement to the K3 for me. Feels like the same, neutral ride, only with more cushioning. Love this shoe. 6'1" 170 lb mid-foot strikerFrom: Roy, Layton, Utah

Comments: Came to this shoe from the Kinvara 3 needing more shoe but not one of those couches you strap to your feet. These shoes are perfect. Light, Flexible, enough cushioning for distance and great for speed work too. They are also very breathable and drain excess moisture pretty quick. These are the best shoes i've tried to date. I'm a neutral runner 5'11,175.From: Graham, Tyler, TX

Comments: I love this shoe. Did some comparison shopping with the Guide 5 thanks to Running Warehouse and their fantastic return policy. This shoe is super comfortable and just feels natural and smooth through my entire run. Super shoe for my longer, slower runs.From: Pedro, Los Angeles, CA

Comments: This shoe is really solid at everything and not bad at anything. Responsive, flexible, plenty of cushion, and lightweight compared to similar shoes.

One of those rare shoes that fit a lot of different purposes for a lot of runners. The fit is in a nice middle-zone, too. Not too loose or tight. I sit between D and 2E for most shoes - 2E fit just fine. A must try-on in this category.From: Nate, Des Moines, IA

Premium shoes are for runners who run daily and/or run high-mileage. Premium shoes use high-end materials and the latest technology to enhance comfort.

Everyday shoes are for runners who run daily and/or run high-mileage. Everyday shoes use time-tested technologies and materials to meet the needs of consistent running.

Performance shoes are for runners who want shoes for faster paced training, such as tempo runs and interval workouts. Performance shoes are also suitable for daily training but will tend to wear faster than Everyday and Premium shoes.

Racing shoes are for runners looking for peak performance in racing 5K to marathon distances and beyond. Racing shoes are also suitable for fast-paced interval sessions. Durability is sacrificed to save weight.

Surface:

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Surface

Road shoes are designed for running on asphalt and concrete.

Road-Trail shoes are designed for running on asphalt, concrete and well-groomed, broad trails.

Hard Trail shoes are designed for running on hard, natural surfaces such as granite, sandstone, rocky terrain and hard-packed dirt.

Varied Trail shoes are designed for running on a mixture of natural surfaces from rocky, to loose dirt, to wood chips and similar.

Soft Trail shoes are designed for running on soft ground such as muddy terrain and damp, grassy fields.

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Heel-Toe Offset:

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Heel-Toe Offset

Heel-Toe Offset refers to the height difference between the heel and the forefoot of the shoe. The heel is usually higher than the forefoot but is never lower than the forefoot. Some runners believe a lower offset leads to more efficient running. Traditional running shoes have 10-13mm offsets. Moving from higher to lower heel-toe offsets may require a transition period.

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Stack Height:

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Stack Height

Stack height refers to how much shoe is between your foot and the ground. For this search, stack height refers to how much shoe is under your forefoot, as the heel height will be equal to or greater than the forefoot height.

Barefoot: 1-8mm. The shoe generally does not have a midsole and feels like there is no cushioning. This shoe is all about feeling the ground.

Minimal: 9-13mm. The shoe has a thin midsole but there is a lack of cushioning. Racing shoes and minimalist shoes are common here and there is a feeling of being connected to the road.

Low: 14-18mm. The shoe has a midsole and may have added cushioning technologies. Performance and trail shoes are common here and there is still a good feel for the ground.

Medium: 19-23mm. The shoe has a traditional midsole height. Everyday and Premium shoes are common here and cushioning technologies are prevalent. Feeling of the ground varies.

High: 24-29mm. The shoe has a thick midsole and extra cushioning. There is less feel for the ground and more feel of the shoe.

Maximal: 30mm plus. The shoe has an extremely thick midsole and extra cushioning. The focus is on feeling a soft shoe and not really feeling the ground.