Saucony Ride 5 – Runner’s World Best Buy

Saucony Ride 5 gets the Runner’s World Best Buy award in the Fall 2012 Shoe Guide September 2012 issue. The Saucony Ride 5 brings you good cushioning and a smooth ride in a road-ready package. This neutral shoe has full-length cushioning and a flexible forefoot, with an open mesh upper to keep feet cool. The outsole uses durable carbon rubber to handle any number of miles. Runners will surely be looking forward to the Saucony Ride 6 next year.

Saucony Ride 5 Shoe Review

Saucony Ride 5 offers cushioning for long runs but is light enough for fast efforts. It is a full two ounces lighter than its predecessor. That weight savings is largely a product of using less foam in the midsole and a reduction in rubber on the outsole. The changes resonated with testers, who rated it the highest of any shoe in this guide for comfort, cushioning, and ride.

Saucony Ride 5 Shoe Features

UPPER

HydraMAX Collar lining A superior lining material that has great moisture-wicking properties as well as a plush hand feel

Comfortride™ Sockliner Saucony’s exclusive open-cell foam sockliner; it is antimicrobial and breathable while providing superior cushioning and ride

HRC+ Strobel Board An additional 1.5mm of EVA in the strobel board enhances the step-in comfort for an incredibly plush ride

MIDSOLE

Full-length ProGrid 20% more responsive than EVA, ProGrid™ provides incredible cushioning in a lightweight

SSL (Saucony Super Lite) EVA Saucony’s superior EVA blend that maximizes rebound and durability while minimizing weight

SRC Impact Zone  Compound used in the SRC Impact Zone; provides shock attenuation and sets up the foot for a smooth transition

8mm Offset Heel-to-toe differential of the shoe, excluding the strobel board and sockliner

OUTSOLE

iBR+ Injection blown rubber compound that is lighter, more responsive and has enhanced cushioning and durability properties

XT-900™ A carbon rubber outsole material that offers exceptional traction properties without sacrificing durability

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