Saucony Guide 19

Summary

Average Weight: Men's 275g / Women's 252g
Offset: 6mm (35mm/29mm)

One of our most supportive shoes, the Saucony Guide 19 is the ultimate fusion of comfort and performance. Engineered with stability without sacrificing speed.

Men's Saucony Guide 19

£140

Women's Saucony Guide 19

£140

Features

Upper

Perfectly shaped upper delivers personalised fit from top to bottom
Lightweight breathable mesh with minimised layers for a sleek structure
Contains recycled materials
Padded heel collar and tongue
New lacing system for locked-in feel

Midsole

PWRRUN cushioning is soft and lightweight
Complete redesign of the support structure – externally and internally without the use of the traditional medial post, slight rockered ride
Using Centre Path Technology – uniquely designed to the individual runner, moving through a central path
6mm heel-drop for a super smooth ride
Higher sidewalls for extra stability in absence of the medial post

Outersole

Increased flexibility in the forefoot for an easy ride
XT-900 carbon rubber outsole provides durable traction
Broader platform for extra stability

Women's Saucony Guide 19, Stability Running Shoes

Pros

Super comfy feel in the upper, like a hug for your feet
Eco-conscious, using recycled materials in the upper
Springy cushioning, but not too soft and squishy, so you can still feel in control
Anti-pronation support extends to the midfoot, so if you're a midfoot or forefoot striker it can still offer stability

Cons

I can't find any

In Testing

Right from the moment I put these on, I felt at home – they're like a pair of favourite slippers.

The upper is brilliantly designed with lovely padding where you want it – especially around the heel. The mesh is breathable without being too flimsy, so it'll withstand a bit of weather and wear. Totally recommend if you prefer or seeking slightly wider toe box. Compared to previous version this feels spacious.

Full disclosure: I don't do a lot of mileage. But there's bags of cushioning if you do – both in the heel and forefoot. It's springy without being spongy, so you can feel some energy return.

I'm a midfoot striker, mild-to-moderate overpronator with high arches, and I find the support is bang on for me. It stops my arch collapsing over without compromising on flexibility throughout the rest of the footstrike.

Verdict

I absolutely LOVE these shoes.

Years ago I had one of the really early Saucony Guide models, and found it brilliant. I was then into Brooks for many years, especially the early Adrenaline GTS. I couldn't get on with later models though, partly due to running a bit further forward on my feet, and also because I have high arches I like the feeling of being held in the upper. When I had a natural gait analysis last season, the Guide 18 checked all the boxes for me, so I was happy to be back to my old friend. This season, the Guide 19 is even better than ever before!

The 19 is springier than the 18, but I didn't notice that much difference from the way my gait worked. In fact it felt more natural with each stride as I land mostly midfoot. Also a fan of the slight rocker technology for days where I might be working on my pace.

Men's Saucony Guide 19

£140