Saucony  Guide 18 Road-Running Shoes - Women's

The shoe itself feels great as a running shoe, but the logo/sticker is already peeling after only a few weeks of use, which is really disappointing.

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!!

I’ve been wearing the Saucony Guide series since 2021, starting with the Guide 16, and the Guide 18 continues to be exceptional. The support is outstanding — truly unmatched for my needs. I’ve had ankle surgery and have implants, and my ankle tends to buckle outward. This shoe prevents that completely. It gives me the stability and confidence I need, whether I’m walking, standing all day, or running. I literally wear these everywhere, all the time. They ground me. I also run all distances — 5K, 10K, and half marathons — and the Guide 18 performs beautifully across the board. Supportive, reliable, and comfortable every single time.

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.

This is my first pair of proper running shoes and I love them so far! Used to run in some old Asics I got on clearance, but now that I’m getting into running more consistently I bought these. I have very flat feet and collapsed arches, and these were recommended for me because of their supportive centre path tech. The first 5k i ran in these I got nasty blisters on the insides of the my feet where my arch was being held up. If this is the case for you, don’t give up on these shoes yet. I wish I had broken them in more slowly but they are super comfortable now. Ran my first 10K in these shoes, something I never thought I’d be able to do after having some pretty nasty shin splints and knee pain from playing soccer my whole life. I totally recommend these to any fellow flat footed runner, especially if you’re just starting out. I’ve taken them on trails, pavement, track, and they feel fantastic.

I Iove these shoes. I previously ran in Hoka Bondi 9 but I would get such horrible blisters. These shoes give me all the same cushion but without the blisters. Really light, great option for marathon training I’d say. One caveat- after about 2-3 runs the exterior label on the shoe started to peel off. Still giving 5 stars because they are functionally a great shoe.