The best Saucony running shoes are some of the best running shoes, period. As a shopping writer who’s also a long-distance runner, I’ve tested my fair share of running shoes, and I have my favorites for every occasion. But the one brand that I always come back to for failsafe, go-to pairs of shoes, has to be Saucony.
As with most running shoe brands, Saucony has a wide range of options, but what I love most about them is that every pair of shoes in the collection really holds its own as one of the best for its specific craft. When I’ve asked around the track about what shoes people fall back on, it seems like an overwhelming amount of PRs have been achieved in the Saucony Endorphin Elites, and I’m always seeing friends arriving to sessions in the rest of the Endorphin range. The whole collection is ultra-reliable, fast, and—crucially—not the kind you have to replace after hitting 100km.
The Best Saucony Running Shoes, According to GQ:
Saucony Endorphin Speed 5
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Saucony Hurricane 24
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So, which Saucony running shoe is right for you? Well, thankfully, our team of runners has put pretty much every Saucony shoe to the test by this point, so it’s safe to say we know the answer. We’ve narrowed our favorites down to the four below, choosing one for overall performance, one for race day speed, one for stability, and one for those long runs where you need something extra-cushioned.
The Best Saucony Running Shoe Overall: Endorphin Speed 5
Of all the shoes released so far in 2025, the White/Mutant colorway on the Endorphin Speed 5s has to be our favorite. And they’re not exactly low-spec shoes, either: One of our favorite running shoe ranges of all time for being an all around, everyday trainer that you can also go fast enough to race in, the Endorphin Speeds are the best training partner to help you pick up the pace, but at a more affordable price than some of the ultra-elite supershoes other brands might steer you towards. Combining a nylon plate with two layers of PWRRUN PB foam (Saucony’s own foam technology), the shoe works to propel you forward every time your foot hits the ground, literally pushing you off your heels and rolling you onto your toes. Helping improve your gait and the amount of forward energy you’re producing, the pace increase is genuinely noticeable and makes the whole process of training to run faster more enjoyable. Thanks to the extra cushioning, they’re also more suitable for daily wear than some of the carbon-plated race shoes, making them the best middle-ground investment for everyday training and racing alike.
What we wore them for: When a shoe helps you break a 5K PR, it really speaks for itself. These have taken us through track sessions, intervals and a fair few races at this point, and when it comes to finding an all-round shoe that you can also race in, we’d say there’s little on the market like it.
The Best Saucony Stability Shoe: Guide 18
There’s something about being told you need a support shoe for running that just makes you feel a bit cut off from the rest of the running community. Those incredibly aesthetic, squishy running shoes? You can’t wear them anymore, apparently, and finding a good pair of support shoes that look and feel just as good can be a bit of a mission. This is where the Saucony Guide range comes in. Still designed for support, but also with plenty of cushioning and a range of different colors and designs that look just as good as the neutral shoes, these running shoes certainly fill the gap many have long been searching for.
What we wore them for: Our tester used these for an entire half-marathon training block, putting them through speed sessions, long runs and even the race itself. The result? An injury-free training block and a well-earned PR at the end.
The Best Saucony Running Shoe for Long Runs: Saucony Hurricane 24
The Hurricanes are quite simply the most suitable running shoe in Saucony’s range for those slow, long plods where you really just want to be as comfortable as possible. Think: lots of cushioning, a decent amount of support, and plenty of foam to soften the ride up—but without hurting your joints at the same time. They come in at a slightly heavier weight of 302g (for context, the Guides weigh 272g and the Triumphs 263g), but given the extra comfort you get out of them, we’d say it’s not noticeable enough to really make a difference. If you’re a beginner runner or someone who just puts in endless miles, this is a great running shoe.
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