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Fastwitch 6

Fastwitch 6
Stability · Road
Excellent (93/100)

Shoe details

Weight
7.5 oz
Release
2013
MSRP
$90
Stack Height
18mm heel - 14mm toe
Drop Height
4mm

Ratings & Reviews

Excellent (93/100)

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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Scores better than 90% of all shoes.

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Rating breakdown

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Overall

Excellent (93/100)

Overall rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Excellent (93/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 90% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Value

Excellent (94/100)

Value rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Excellent (94/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 91% of shoes

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Appearance

Very good (89/100)

Appearance rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (89/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 82% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Comfort

Very good (82/100)

Comfort rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (82/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 67% of shoes

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Cushioning

Good (71/100)

Cushioning rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Good (71/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 31% of shoes

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Durability

Average (65/100)

Durability rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Average (65/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 19% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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100%

2/2

Prefer this shoe over another.

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

All Running Shoes

Scores better than 90% of 2,617 running shoes.

Excellent

Racing Shoes

Scores better than 79% of 256 racing shoes.

79%

Saucony

Scores better than 88% of 209 Saucony shoes.

88%

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

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Lightest
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Shoe properties
Type
Racing
Racing
Racing
Pronation
Stability
Stability (Minimal)
Neutral
Weight
7.5 oz M
6 oz M Lightest
9.4 oz M
Stack
18/14mm
23/19mm
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Drop
4mm
4mm
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Release
2013
2019 Q1
2024 Q3 Newest
MSRP
$90 Lower MSRP
$100
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Best price
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$189.99
Ratings
Overall
Excellent (90%)
Good (71%)
Exceptional (98%) Best overall
Comfort
Above average (67%)
Bottom tier (18%)
Exceptional (98%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Below average (31%)
Bottom tier (14%)
Exceptional (97%) Best cushioning
Durability
Bottom tier (19%)
Below average (35%)
Very good (85%) Best durability
Appearance
Very good (82%) Best appearance
Above average (69%)
Good (80%)
Value
Excellent (91%) Best value
Very good (81%)
Good (71%)
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Reader Ratings

5 reader ratings

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Showing 1–5 of 5 written reviews

Reader review

ah · Dec 1, 2015

3/5

Overall

Bought these on special for £40 with thoughts of using them in a marathon. Was training in Saucony Mirage 4s which I liked (just ordered second pair). I found these a lot narrower than the Mirages and quite uncomfortable on longer runs >10miles. Still use them for tempo runs and workouts but haven't considered using them for long runs or in the target marathon. Probably due to the width issue, lots of the mesh on the inside and outside near the join with the outsole torn after
Comfort
3/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
3/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Jan 30, 2015

5/5

Overall

Very comfortable shoe for workouts-- healthy balance of stability and cushion, but still lightweight and flexible. Shoes started tearing along inner part of the shoe (at the connection of the sole and fabric) after only ~100 miles. Disappointing, but they still work. Just not sure how much longer they'll last.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Sep 19, 2014

5/5

Overall

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

Reader review

Track Fan Dave · Sep 9, 2014

5/5

Overall

Minimalist trainer. She is perfectly designed for my feet. Tight heel, very wide toe box. If you run with a forefoot or mid-foot strike, this shoe is great.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Aug 28, 2014

5/5

Overall

Good fit, snappy, durable carbon rubber outsole that doesn't immediately succumb to my supinating feet. Problem with durability of upper though, as it tends to rip need the arch after 100-150 miles, though the sole is still good.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5