Saucony Guide ISO – prices and review
Saucony Guide ISO is the newest shoe in the Guide series from Saucony – an all-round shoe with a good responsive feel and optimal control. On this page you will find:
- My personal review of Guide
- Comparison with other models
- Price table with the cheapest retailers
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Price comparison – Guide ISO
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637 DKK | Til butik |
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674 DKK | Til butik |
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1,139 DKK | Til butik |
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1,153 DKK | Til butik |
Price Comparison – Guide 9/10
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700 DKK | Til butik |
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799 DKK | Til butik |
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1,108 DKK | Til butik |
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1,400 DKK | Til butik |
Saucony launches new GUIDE ISO model
The popular Saucony Guide in its regular version has now seen its last production halls. The last 2 models in this series, the Saucony Guide 9 and 10, have been really popular models with Danish runners. But now you have to get used to a new name. But don’t worry, the shoe has not been degraded because of that – quite the opposite.
Saucony Guide ISO is the new name for the shoe, and the change from Guide 10 to Guide ISO offers a few nice updates that you will be really happy with.
It is primarily the upper that has received a boost on this new edition of the Saucony Guide. It has changed in terms of how the overlays that hold your foot in place when you run are placed. This gives a softer and smoother upper, and thus also a much better comfort.
Appearance is a matter of taste, we know. But we still can’t help but lean towards the first color that Saucony has launched the Guide ISO in. It’s bold and stands out from the crowd. Wonder if this is the design of the future?
Saucony Guide ISO is still an ultra-light pronation running shoe for those who want a shoe with many kilometers. The plan is for this to be used as both a training shoe, but also to cover some of the need for a lighter running shoe for example tempo runs or shorter competitions.
Like the other top models from Saucony, the model is also equipped with an EVERUM midsole along the entire length of the foot, which ensures the runner who uses the shoe has fantastic softness and balance with every step.
The Saucony Guide ISO has a heel drop of 8mm. This means that the heel is 26mm and the forefoot is 18mm.
We predict a great future for this model. The fact that it has changed name doesn’t mean much, it’s what the shoe contains that is important. And as always, it only gets better with Saucony.
What was new in Guide 10
Saucony is a running brand that is gaining more and more ground in Denmark among runners. When you speed along the road or participate in larger and smaller races, you come across this fantastic brand Saucony more and more. And that’s because fantastic running shoes are developed in their development halls..
One of their flagships is the Saucony Guide, which has now reached its 10th version.
The shoe has not received the major revolutionary updates from its predecessor Sauconu Guide 9, but has generally been discovered in many small subtleties. So if you were happy with the Guide 9 or for that matter the Guide 8 from Saucony, then you will love the Saucony Guide 10.
The shoe is still a great training running shoe, with fantastic cushioning that comes from the EVERUN feature that is built into the shoe. A lightweight and super cushioning material that helps you with both landing and takeoff.
The pronation wedge in the Saucony Guide 10 is a wedge that is adapted to the pressure you put on it differently throughout the entire stride phase. This means that you get a pronation wedge that guides and supports your foot perfectly from when you land until you stride.
This running shoe is reminiscent in many ways of the Hurricane ISO from Saucony, which is one of the top models. There is a good grip in the outsole of the shoe, and an upper that fits perfectly around the foot. In fact, this is where the Saucony Guide 10 has received its most notable update. The upper is now more padded, and this padding and mesh fabric over the toes are without seams. In this way, much better comfort is achieved in this model 10.
The Saucony Guide 10 of course still has the features that have made its predecessors the Guide 8 and 9 so popular. It is still a really lightweight running shoe, where you get a fantastic combination of stability (via the pronation wedge in the running shoe) and a fantastic flex in the shoe, which makes it a dream to run in.
All in all, a running shoe from Saucony that just got a little better. Version 8 and 9 of the Guide were fantastic, version 10 is just a little better
My test of Saucony Guide
As soon as I fitted my new pair of Saucony Guide running shoes, I took them for a walk. I wanted to feel the shoe before I would use it as part of my running routine. On my short walk in, I was generally positive about the fit of the shoe. I particularly noticed that the PowerGrid sole had become a bit softer.
I don’t know whether I could actually be a good bouncer, or if it was just a psychological boost from wearing new running shoes, but I was immediately a big fan of the bouncing effect the shoes had on my walk.
I then ran a few leisurely kilometers in the shoes and already here I knew that it would be a good running shoe even for longer distances, for example half marathon and marathon. The stability is good and I think the weight is reasonable for the slightly longer runs. I experienced absolutely no discomfort from misplaced stitching or the like, which I sometimes encounter in other running shoes. The shoe fits tightly, which is incredibly comfortable – but not so tightly that it is tiring to wear.
First impression
A few years ago I was struggling with an injury that made me try new running shoes – I was looking for a shoe that would give me the necessary pronation control (slight overpronation) and that would give me good stability on longer runs. The latest version of the Guide did really well here. Saucony really delivers quality running shoes.
The Saucony Guide is not the lightest shoe on the market, but it is not a particularly fast running shoe either. It is a shoe that is primarily intended for normal/daily training. After a few leisurely runs, my impression was still positive.
Some running shoes only last 400 kilometers, but it is my impression that the Saucony Guide lasts many kilometers. I am convinced that the Guide series is perfect for calm runs, volume training and light speed training – but not interval training.
Whether you change your shoes after 500 kilometers, 800 kilometers or 1,000 kilometers is beyond me, but there is absolutely no reason to change these shoes after only 500 kilometers. I think that after 500 kilometers you will hardly experience any signs of wear.
However, I recommend that you use slightly different running shoes to vary the load.
Advantages and disadvantages of Saucony Guide
Benefits
Low weight
Soft shock absorption
Forefoot support
New upper
Overall good fit
Durability
Disadvantages
Ugly design
Shock absorption location
Who is the shoe aimed at?
Price level
I think the price range for the shoe is quite excellent. A value for money shoe and on the border of premium prices. I think the price range reflects the quality of the shoe.
Neutral arch support
The arch support in the Saucony Guide running shoe is good for both women and men who need neutral arch support. The support is not too much and not too little. If you are looking for extremely good shock absorption, the Saucony Guide is not the shoe for you.
For runners with mild overpronation
If you need some control and adjustment of your pronation, the Saucony Guide could be a sensible choice. The shoe is designed to support runners who fall slightly inward and therefore need support to maintain a good running style.
What terrain?
Saucony Guide is an excellent running shoe for running on asphalt and partly gravel. The rubber material from the outsole and the structure of the outsole reveal how the shoe is primarily for running on harder surfaces. The sole is made of XT-900, which is a rubber material that is extremely durable.
What type of running is the shoe good for?
The shoe from Saucony is especially for those of you who need a new shoe for normal running training. This includes calm runs, long runs and some tempo runs. It is not a fast running shoe, so if that is what you are looking for, you should perhaps look at the Saucony Kinvara as an alternative for fast runs, including interval training and competitive running.
Saucony Ride Review
Durability
It is my impression (and my experience) that all materials from the outsole to the upper part of the shoe are made of very durable materials. This is a pattern I see from other Saucony running shoes as well. With the SSL EVA sole that sits in the middle part of the shoe, extra durability is created. In the upper part, it is especially Strobel Last and Strobel Board that ensure long durability.
Size and fit
Size-wise, the shoe is normal. I use the same size in the Saucony Guide as I do in other normal running shoes. The Saucony Guide running shoe comes in width D for men and width B for women, which are the standard widths used in Saucony and other brands. If you have a very wide foot, it is recommended that you go ½ size up.
Weight
The Saucony Guide men’s weighs 283 grams in size 42 while the women’s version weighs 243 grams in size 39. That’s a typical weight for the new mass training shoes – maybe the Guide is a little lighter than normal, but don’t worry. Personally, I’m a big advocate of the weight of the Saucony Guide shoe.
Heel height
The men’s Saucony Guide shoe has a heel height of 26 mm, while the women’s version is 2 mm higher, namely 28 mm. This is a normal heel height for mass training shoes and is an indication that you get good shock absorption.
Forefoot height
For both women and men, the forefoot height is 20 mm. Again, quite normal for this type of mass training running shoe.
Heel to toe drop
The heel to toe drop is 6 mm for men and 8 mm for women. What the drop is, including the heel height and forefoot height, depends a lot on who you ask and how it is measured. Saucony itself states 8 mm. In any case, it is a relatively low drop compared to a mass training shoe that you can use for your long runs.
Structure of Saucony Guide
The outsole
The Saucony Guide outsole is constructed from the latest technology in the development of durable soles. The material is XT-900, which is a carbon-rubber material that provides an extremely good stride while maintaining top durability. The forefoot outsole has IBR+, which is a lightweight material that is very flexible. This gives you the best responsive feel you could imagine in a lightweight running shoe. The outsole is relatively flexible, giving you good and free movement patterns.
Midsole
The midsole is made with a midfoot support bridge, which is a thermoplastic material placed in the heel and towards the midfoot. This increases torsional stiffness. In the midsole you will also find Saucony Super Lite EVA, which is a dense and compact material. Super Lite EVA weighs almost nothing and has the same durability as heavier midsoles. This is placed under the midfoot to give the running shoe its high comfort. Saucony runs with a concept called SRC or Super Rebound Compound Impact Zone which is shock-absorbing and provides a smooth transition from heel to toe.
Bodices
The Saucony Guide features a breathable mesh upper with synthetic overlays. The open mesh material is made from lightweight fabric and covers the entire upper. The forefoot is designed to provide optimal support, while the extra space in the toe box is designed to provide comfort for the toes.
Around the heel sits a HydraMax “cup”, which is produced to hold the heel in place and provide extra comfort, while transporting moisture away from the heel. The inner part has a molded EVA Comfort Lite Sock liner that fits tightly around the entire foot without creating pressure points in the shoe. To increase the shoe’s adaptability to each step, the Saucony Guide has the popular Dynamic Fit. The tongue and lacing system work easily and give the shoes the ultimate in a precise fit.
The technical construction in the Saucony Guide
The Saucony Guide has a technical construction that has been continuously developed and perfected. It has taken Saucony more than three years to complete the design of the Saucony Guide. Through repeated testing and research, they have come up with an optimal running shoe, not just for competition and training, but specifically for foot control.
As a running shoe for mild overpronation, the shoe has been created based on the latest technologies on the market combined with a different concept. Out of this came the Power Grid, which is the latest in running technology. Instead of using a traditional midsole, Saucony uses their own Power Grid, which combines low weight with premium cushioning. This gives a softer run with more rebound. Not only does it protect your joints, it also helps you get a more powerful push-off with every step. The combination of the soft landing and the powerful push-off will keep you running all the way to the finish line.
Another technical feature of the shoe is its SRC Impact Zone. This extends from the heel under the midfoot and is built to provide the most effective shock absorption, which contributes to the shoe’s high comfort. As I briefly mentioned in a previous section, they have produced the Saucony Ride with an inner part that tries to imitate the tight and comfortable fit of a sock without pressure points. They call it the Comfort Lite Sock Liner. This also provides better arch support in the shoe and is connected to their HydraMax Collar lining, which transports sweat away from the foot.
The shoe’s XT-900 rubber sole is also partially made of carbon, which not only makes the outsole extremely durable, but also helps provide sharp grip on any hard surface.
Offers and sales
The shoe is widely available in most online running stores and also in larger chain stores and shoe stores. You can often find different offers and sales, which can be in a single or multiple online stores. Often you will find offers for free delivery when purchasing products or running shoes over a certain price. In various promotions, stores will often offer good discounts on running shoes like Saucony Guide..
Saucony Guide Men and Women
Shock absorption in the heel
The Saucony Guide for men has a cushioning in the heel that is rated at 7 out of 10, while the women’s model is rated at 6 out of 10. Such a high rating of cushioning shows that there is effective cushioning and support in the heel and the rest of the shoe. The reason why there is more cushioning in the men’s model is to take into account men’s generally higher weight.
Forefoot Shock Absorption
The rubber that has been added to the forefoot provides the right amount of cushioning and powerful push-off that Saucony has been looking for. Again, the cushioning is stronger in the men’s model.
Stiffness
For both men and women, the Saucony Guide is not too stiff. The shoe is at a mid-level where the foot has the freedom to move freely while the shoe provides support where needed.
Stability
The shoe is very stable and is exactly what an overpronating runner needs. This applies to both the men’s and women’s models.
Comparable running shoes
The Saucony Guide offers many new features to the flat competition running shoe market, such as its Power Grid for a smoother running experience. The Guide is a lightweight running shoe that simultaneously offers support and cushioning with every step. With this combination of performance, design and features, there are few competing brands that can compare to the Saucony Guide.
A similar running shoe is Mizuno Wave Rider, which has a similar lightweight construction, stability control and shock absorption in the heel, midfoot and forefoot. This shoe is also designed with a snug and comfortable fit and a super flexible mesh upper.
Another shoe that offers stability and support in a lightweight package that is comparable to the Saucony Guide is the Asics GT. This lightweight running shoe Featuring Gel Pods in the midsole, which provide a responsive running feel with every step. The Asics GT is one of the best options from Asics for a lightweight running shoe with stability control.
Another popular shoe in the same style is Brooks Adrenaline GTS which is designed with a shock absorption system that provides a perfect balance for overpronating runners. The shoe provides stability to the foot without putting pressure on the heel or forefoot. And since it also has a low weight, the running shoe fits well into most people’s running programs.
Review summary
Saucony Guide is a really good running shoe that has been developed with its most modern running shoe technology. Saucony has done a lot of testing and research to come up with a shoe that has the right mix of stability, shock absorption, support and flexibility without compromising on the low weight. When it comes to forefoot comfort and durability, this shoe has it all. Everything you as a runner expect from a pair of running shoes. The advanced technical construction is almost perfect for neutral and slightly pronating runners by providing good stability without the foot suffering from its low weight. With its low heel drop of just 8 mm, the shoe is very attractive and appealing to runners who prefer to run in flat running shoes.
The Power Grid construction provides a responsive running feel. The tight carbon rubber sole ensures maximum durability and the sewn Strobel tongue and welded transitions in the mesh upper. And here I don’t even mention all the innovative solutions used in the Saucony Guide to give the shoe its impressive performance. For both training and competition.
As a neutral runner who has already tried and tested the Saucony Guide, not only for training sessions but also for long distance competitions, I can only recommend this running shoe. Since it is a Saucony running shoe, you can reasonably expect improved performance. I will run most of my competitions in the Saucony Guide in the future.
Price comparison
| Reseller | Leveringstid | Country | Total price | Read more |
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1-7 dage |
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700 DKK | Til butik |
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1-2 dage |
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799 DKK | Til butik |
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3-5 dage |
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1,108 DKK | Til butik |
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1-2 dage |
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1,400 DKK | Til butik |