SauconyRide 18
Powered by PWRRUN+ cushioning and a confident XT-900 outsole, the Ride 18 delivers smooth efficiency and all-day comfort for any training plan. Classic, plush, and versatile, it’s Saucony’s most responsive Ride yet—perfect for both new runners and longtime loyalists.
Details
Whether you’re returning to a reliable favorite or choosing your first true daily trainer, the Saucony Ride 18 continues its legacy as a balanced, go-anywhere workhorse. Now updated with a softer, springier PWRRUN+ midsole and sockliner pairing, this version delivers more rebound and day-in, day-out comfort than any Ride before it—ideal for everything from steady 10-milers to relaxed recovery loops and gym cross-training.
A refined engineered mesh upper provides breathable structure and secure lockdown without added bulk, creating an easy, confident fit across varied paces and foot shapes. Underfoot, expanded XT-900 carbon rubber coverage enhances durability and full-length traction, ensuring smoother transitions and reliable grip through countless miles of training. Neutral, stable underfoot, and delightfully consistent, the Ride 18 remains a signature choice for runners who want cushioning that’s soft, responsive, and never overdone.
MIDSOLE
- PWRRUN+ is a TPU-based beaded foam with a great blend of soft cushioning, springy energy, and strong durability.
OUTSOLE
- XT-900 carbon rubber provides generous coverage for highly durable grip.
UPPER
- Engineered mesh balances simple luxury, breathability, security, and style.
- Overall, this style is vegan and incorporates recycled materials, like many other Saucony models.
Researched and compiled by Mark Shannon
Specifications may be manufacturer-reported. Learn how Cadence verifies shoe data.
Specifications
Cadence Database Analysis
How the Saucony Ride 18 compares with 67 current Trainers / Daily shoes tracked by Cadence.
This archived model is compared with currently active shoes in the Cadence database.
Comparisons use listed specifications tracked by Cadence. Manufacturer reference sizes and measurement methods can vary. Learn about our data methodology.
Where It Fits
- Cushioning
- High
- Listed weight
- Typical for category
- Stack
- Slightly low for category
- Price
- Lower-priced for category
- Drop
- Typical for category
- Plate
- None
- Group
- Trainers / Daily
Compared With Trainers / Daily
| Metric | Ride 18 | Group median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed weight | 9.5oz | 9.6oz | Lighter (46th percentile) |
| Heel stack | 37mm | 38mm | Lower (28th percentile) |
| Forefoot stack | 29mm | 31mm | Lower (30th percentile) |
| Drop | 8mm | 8mm | Typical (55th percentile) |
| Price | $145 | $160 | Lower range (20th percentile) |
What Stands Out
- At $145, its price sits $15 below the median of the 67 current Trainers / Daily shoes in the Cadence database ($160).
- Its 29mm forefoot stack is 2.0mm below the current Trainers / Daily median of 31mm (n=67).
- Its 37mm heel stack is 1.0mm below the current Trainers / Daily median of 38mm (n=67).
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