Saucony  Guide 18 Road-Running Shoes - Women's

Love this running shoe! Ultra light and extremely comfortable, wear to work, keep on for work out. Like the feel on pavement as well as support on trail, perfect for outdoor runs o and gym. Great style and true to size. I would recommend.

I've had two lovely runs and one walk in these shoes and they have worked quite well for my feet. I realize running shoes are a very personal thing and so definitely recommend trying them on in a store to make sure they work well for your own foot, but they work for my long narrow low volume feet. The first thing I noticed upon putting them on is there is an incredible amount of rocker. Granted, I have mainly run in trail runners before, so this may just be a road running shoe thing, but surely some will love it and some might not. Also, plenty of cushioning, I think I'm growing almost two inches taller when I put these on. I really like the loop on the heel and on the front for pulling the shoe on and off my foot and they feel incredibly lightweight, like wearing clouds. The grip on the sole is great, I wore them on a muddy side path running through a city park and felt totally secure. In terms of fashion, my husband said "those shoes are so ugly" and my mother-in-law said "those shoes are so cute" so, um, beauty is in the eye of the beholder? Either way, I'm planning on taking these for plenty more runs for the rest of the summer, for me they are a keeper!

These Saucony running shoes are a unique blend of lightness and bulk. It has the standard visibly sturdy design that I expect from Saucony and in this pair you can even feel the bulk even though they are quite lightweight. The cushioning is think and provided good shock absorption on the first few jogs so far. The extra cushioning around the back of the heal is also nice. The upper part of the shoe is very breathable even if the tongue is a little thin. Although I wouldn't recommending getting the white if you want to be out on the dirt (but I suppose they are called to the ROAD-running shoes).

I received these products for free from the REI Trailblazers sampling program in exchange for my honest review. I was honestly surprised by how much I like these shoes. I am usually very loyal to a different brand, and I have been nervous about trying new shoes since I am returning to running after injury. However, I've worn the Guide 18's for 4 x 3 mile runs so far and they have given me the cushioning and support I need. I have them in white, which means they get dirty pretty quickly. I took off one star because they actually destabilize me during some of the physical therapy exercises I'm supposed to perform before and after runs. It's likely that the high amount of cushioning is throwing off my already-troubled balance. Overall, I do think they are a solid investment. I am lucky enough that my feet fit standard sizes of shoes quite well and I do not need extra-wide, extra-narrow, or other specialized sizing.

I looked like an escapee from Shady Maple nursing home. The new sole has no defining shape, it’s just a blob of foam. I’ve worn this model for years, and with each new pair I slip into its comfort right away. Not this time. The arch feels moved back ever so slightly, but enough that pressure is applied to my heel. The added foam tread in the bottom seems like an effort to look like sketchers. I’ve only put in a few days and will continue to give it more time, but hate to waste the money if they prove to stay uncomfortable.

I love these shoes. I decided to become a runner this year and I initially tried Hokas but my heels were caving in so these were recommended to me and they are perfection! They keep my heels up and feel like a cloud. The bottoms do wear fast but not terrible. This is what they look like today (I’ve put 350 miles on them). They do fit small. I’m normally a 6.5, sometimes a 7. I have to buy the 7.5 in these. I really hope the salmon color comes back because I need them!!

Absolutely love this shoe for running distance and interval running. Ive struggled with chronic shin splints due to overpronation and running two days in a row has been impossible due to the pain I was experiencing in my shins. Have changed nothing in my routine but am wearing these shoes and have ran 4 days in a row with normal leg soreness in-between. The colors are also so cute! Loved them so much i bought a second pair. 4/5 stars because size 9.5 usually firs perfect for me but in these I had to go up to a 10.

I have been wearing Saucony Guide or Ride for the past 10 yrs. I run on average 10-15 mi/week on either pavement or treadmill. They usually rip on the inside of the back heel even though I use the extra hole when I lace them. I am willing to overlook that because I like the shoe. I ordered my usual size 7.5 this time and they seemed really short (Guide 18). So I ordered an 8 and they were waayy too big. Also, I felt like sole was too thick, almost like if i stepped on a pebble I would sprain my ankle. Kind of disappointed. I went with another brand this time. Hopefully will be back for the Guide or Ride 20.

This is my third pair of Saucony Guides. I had two pairs of the Guide 17, so this was my first time trying the Guide 18. It took me a while to love them because they felt different than the 17s, but after a few runs they were fine. The only reason I can’t give them five stars is that I only have about 150 miles on them and I’m already seeing noticeable wear and tear, which is pretty disheartening.

While I do not like the style direction of the bulkier look that send to be taking over running shoes of all brands, I can appreciate the comfort of my Sauconys that I’ve enjoyed for almost 15 years since I switch over to the brand. In this latest tweak to the Guide model, I had to move up a half size from 7 to 7.5 to keep the front of my toes from feeling smashed up front and sore after just an hour of walking in the shoes. Oddly, the half size up also made my foot look bigger overall which I don’t like. Vanity perhaps but simply not all that pleased with this pair for the first time in 15 years.