Saucony

Cohesion 12

Cohesion 12
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Below average (58/100)

Shoe details

Weight
9.3 oz
Release
2019 Q1
MSRP
$60
Stack Height
29mm heel - 17mm toe
Drop Height
12mm

Ratings & Reviews

Below average (58/100)

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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Scores better than 8% of all shoes.

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Rating breakdown

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Overall

Below average (58/100)

Overall rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Below average (58/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 8% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

Value

Exceptional (96/100)

Value rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Exceptional (96/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 94% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Durability

Good (76/100)

Durability rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Good (76/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 52% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Appearance

Average (62/100)

Appearance rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Average (62/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 13% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Cushioning

Below average (58/100)

Cushioning rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Below average (58/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 7% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Comfort

Below average (56/100)

Comfort rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Below average (56/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 5% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

50%

3/6

Prefer this shoe over another.

Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.

All Running Shoes

Scores better than 8% of 2,617 running shoes.

Below average

Daily Trainers

Scores better than 9% of 1,872 daily trainers.

9%

Saucony

Scores better than 8% of 209 Saucony shoes.

8%

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Rated above average on durability.

Cons

  • Rated among the bottom 10% of shoes overall.
  • Rated among the bottom 10% of shoes on comfort.
  • Rated among the bottom 10% of shoes on cushioning.

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
9.3 oz M Lightest
10.4 oz M
Stack
29/17mm
Drop
12mm
7mm
Release
2019 Q1
2024 Q1
2024 Q2 Newest
MSRP
$60
$200
Best price
$74.99 Lowest price
$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Bottom tier (8%)
Below average (31%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Bottom tier (5%)
Bottom tier (15%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Bottom tier (7%)
Bottom tier (11%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Average (52%)
Average (59%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Bottom tier (13%)
Below average (33%)
Exceptional (98%) Best appearance
Value
Excellent (94%) Best value
Excellent (92%)
Very good (86%)
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Reader Ratings

8 reader ratings

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Boring but worth it

choccymilklife · Jun 1, 2023

3/5

Overall

The shoe's main selling point was its competitive affordability. It's a solid enough shoe when you consider how cheap it is, and has proven surprisingly durable despite not having a ton of outsole.

Comfort
3/5
Cushioning
2/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
5/5

Running shoe review

Anonymous runner · Jan 11, 2020

5/5

Overall

Theses shoes are very comfortable for road racing shoes. They could be a little tighter but overall they hold up well.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
3/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Good Shoe That Gets Better With Time!

Anonymous runner · Aug 13, 2019

4/5

Overall

When I first got these shoes before the start to my Cross Country season, I really liked the overall look because it matched my other Saucony racing spikes. They felt comfortable and really supported my feet during the run. But, the only complaint I would have is that for the first few times wearing it was uncomfortable as you had to break them in first. After the initial start to wearing them though, they are great!
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

Great Value

Anonymous runner · Jul 4, 2019

4/5

Overall

I have been wearing Cohesions for years. Have always been lower tiered priced and have always given upper tier performance. Great cushioning, great spring, very good durability.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Jul 4, 2019

4/5

Overall

Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
3/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5