Saucony Ride 18

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Last updated: May 3, 2026

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Reddit IconAcceptable_Canuck
7 months ago

Ride 18 is a great choice for just one shoe. It’s not flashy but it works for all paces and is extremely durable.

4 months ago

Ride 18. The ride series is criminally underrated and they last forever. They’re not fast and they’re not slow, they just do it all perfectly decent.

Reddit IconAldersea13
11 months ago

My favorite Daily these days is the Saucony Ride 18. Not too soft, not too bouncy, just right.

Reddit Iconashtree35
4 months ago

Out of the shoes you listed, the only one that is firm is Saucony Ride 18.

Reddit IconBooty-Blaster
6 months ago

How do you like the H1? Saw them pop up and was very interested. SB2 don't really work with my legs, but absolutely love Evo SL and Saucony Ride 18's.

Reddit IconCreative_Funny_Name
12 months ago

The ride had big changes at the 15 and 17. It seems like they are doing a tick-tock iteration where every year it alternates between small update and big update. The 17 and 18 have an almost identical midsole but the 18 has a much better upper and is lighter overall. Rides are also tanks. They last forever compared to some other daily trainers

Reddit IconDirection776
7 months ago

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.

4 months ago

Ride 18 was pretty good too and might be a better budget buy at this point in time.

4 months ago

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).

Reddit IconDistinctWealth217
12 months ago

You don't need a race day shoe to achieve sub-2hr. Get a better workhorse daily trainer like the Asics Novablast 5 or Saucony Ride 18.

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