Ride 16

I have the Speed 3 and loving it. Though very much jealous that you have the 5 - heard great things about it. Tried the speed 4 in store and that felt so good too. I have the triumph 21 and like that a lot too. Ride 18 in store was awesome - bought the 16 too soon, though not disappointed with it.

Try out the Saucony Ride or Endorphin speed (you’ll get the 3s and 4s on discount). If foot width(I couldn’t read fully) is an issue try the men’s shoes in the appropriate size (1.5 lower in men’s is the same size in women’s but had more width). If you want to try ASICS - the mega or sonic blast might work you - try them on first (if not available for you order and return as appropriate). You must be aware of short stride and landing under your body (as it relates to form that helps protects knees).

I have the same rotation and am also looking for wide super shoes because of a mild bunion. The Elite v4 irritates my left Achilles due to its hard heel counter. My current rotation further includes the Topo Atmos (wide enough, but not a racing shoe), the EP3 (too narrow), and the Saucony Ride 16 and 17 (Wide). I'm eagerly waiting for the RunRepeat review of the Elite v5, but I might go for the Cloudboom Strike (not the LS version). However, I'm concerned it might also have a problematic heel counter.

I’m not fast by any means compared to this group 😂 I’m 40F and a 4 hour marathoner… but I ran most of my runs and my marathons in the Nike Invincible 3 and did my shorter runs and speed runs in the Saucony Ride 16. So depending on your goals carbon plated isn’t necessary, but I do think 2 pairs of shoes is helpful.

To me the saucony ride series is a great all rounder. Ran and trained in the Ride 16s from 10ks to half and full marathons.

Ride 16 is one of my fav daily trainers and the 17 is maybe the worst shoe I’ve ever run in. No idea how they fucked it up so bad

Why did I never think of checking Amazon?? Ugh, I've been overpaying for my Saucony Rides for years. I guess it's good to support local businesses, though.

I'm on my fourth pair of Saucony Rides. This year I went back to an older model because I liked it better.

everybody seems to be raving about the evo sl, kinda tempted to grab a pair and work it into a rotation. i've been fond of saucony the last few years - ride is a good work horse, endorphin speed is a good everyday/speed work hybrid.