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Guide 13

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Average (61/100)

Weight: 10.6 oz
Release: 2019 Q4
MSRP: $120
Stack Height: 28mm heel - 20mm toe
Drop Height: 8mm

Average (61/100) overall

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Shoe details

Weight: 10.6 oz
Release: 2019 Q4
MSRP: $120
Stack Height: 28mm heel - 20mm toe
Drop Height: 8mm

Ratings & Reviews

Average (61/100)

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.

Scores better than 12% of all shoes.

Our ratings use detailed reviews from knowledgeable runners, ratings for shoes in the same product line, and reliable product information from trusted retailers.

Rating breakdown

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The darker band shows the central rating range. The lighter band shows a wider range of reasonable outcomes. More reviews for this shoe usually narrow both bands.

Overall

Average (61/100)

Overall rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Average (61/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 12% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Overall

Overall rating

Better Shoes Rating

Average (61/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 12% of shoes

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Average (61/100)

Cushioning

Very good (85/100)

Cushioning rating

Better Shoes Rating

Very good (85/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 76% of shoes

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Cushioning

Cushioning rating

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Very good (85/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 76% of shoes

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Very good (85/100)

Comfort

Very good (83/100)

Comfort rating

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Very good (83/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 71% of shoes

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Comfort

Comfort rating

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Very good (83/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 71% of shoes

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Very good (83/100)

Value

Very good (81/100)

Value rating

Better Shoes Rating

Very good (81/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 68% of shoes

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Value

Value rating

Better Shoes Rating

Very good (81/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 68% of shoes

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Very good (81/100)

Durability

Good (79/100)

Durability rating

Better Shoes Rating

Good (79/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 60% of shoes

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Durability

Durability rating

Better Shoes Rating

Good (79/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 60% of shoes

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Good (79/100)

Appearance

Good (70/100)

Appearance rating

Better Shoes Rating

Good (70/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 33% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Appearance

Appearance rating

Better Shoes Rating

Good (70/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 33% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Good (70/100)

67%

4/6

Prefer this shoe over another.

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

Comparison set

Rating

All Running Shoes

Scores better than 12% of 2,617 running shoes.

Average

Daily Trainers

Scores better than 14% of 1,872 daily trainers.

14%

Guide Family

Scores better than 85% of 10 guide family.

85%

Saucony

Scores better than 11% of 209 Saucony shoes.

11%

Pros & Cons

Pros

Most reviewers like this shoe more than their last shoe.
Rated among the top 10% of shoes on comfort.
Rated among the top 10% of shoes on cushioning.
Rated above average on durability.

Cons

Rated below average overall.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

Guide 13

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SUPERBLAST 2

Current shoe

Reference shoe

Newest / Lowest price

Best overall / Best comfort / Best cushioning

Shoe properties

Type

Daily trainer

Pronation

Neutral

Weight

10.6 oz M

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Stack

28/20mm

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Drop

8mm

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7mm

Release

2019 Q4

2025 Q1 Newest

2024 Q2

MSRP

$120

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$200

Best price

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$79.88 Lowest price

$149.99

Ratings

Overall

Bottom tier (12%)

Bottom tier (1%)

Exceptional (>99%) Best overall

Comfort

Good (71%)

Bottom tier (11%)

Exceptional (99%) Best comfort

Cushioning

Good (76%)

Below average (23%)

Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning

Durability

Average (60%)

Below average (29%)

Exceptional (99%) Best durability

Appearance

Below average (33%)

Bottom tier (9%)

Exceptional (98%) Best appearance

Value

Above average (68%)

Below average (37%)

Very good (86%) Best value

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Showing 1–5 of 6 written reviews

Saucony Guide - a great solid training shoe

Anonymous runner · Jan 20, 2020

5/5

Overall

Initially when I got the Saucony guide, I intended them for my easy runs. I found the shoe took a good 2-3 weeks to break in but once it did, I find it so comfortable and true to description. I think it encourages good running form in me in comparison to others I have tried. A great training shoe - I would definitely recommend! Well done Saucony!

Comfort: 5/5
Cushioning: 5/5
Durability: 5/5
Appearance: 5/5
Value: 5/5

Comfortable for all shapes and sizes

Anonymous runner · Jan 16, 2020

5/5

Overall

The Saucony Guide is a great shoe. It fits comfortably to the foot. The show is a mid-level stability shoe and is great for long runs. I have used the shoe to pace marathons. The difficulty with most Saucony shoes is that runners who tend to supinate will tear up the outer toe box fairly quickly, however this has not been the case with the Guide.

Comfort: 5/5
Cushioning: 5/5
Durability: 5/5
Appearance: 4/5
Value: 5/5

I left Saucony once but now I'm Back

Anonymous runner · Jan 11, 2020

4/5

Overall

I recently bought these shoes after I started forming blisters from overpronation. I used to have a pair of the Guide 10 which were comfortable but didn't feel the fit was the best around my feet. First of all the shoes are rather comfortable and I have ran 10 miles in them and love the support they provide. Regarding appearance, Saucony nailed it as I think these are some of the best looking running shoes out there. My only gripe with them is the grip during the run which feels like it could be improved. I normally wear a 12.5 but decided to go with a size 12 and I still feel my feet move a little inside the shoe. Saucony should have probably made the shoe more narrow but it's great overall. I have been logging about 40 miles a week and the shoes are hanging in there.

Comfort: 5/5
Cushioning: 4/5
Durability: 4/5
Appearance: 5/5
Value: 4/5

Wholly uppers

Anonymous runner · Jan 11, 2020

3/5

Overall

The mesh uppers and side have cracks and hole up front

Comfort: 5/5
Cushioning: 5/5
Durability: 1/5
Appearance: 4/5
Value: 3/5

A Touch of Stability

Anonymous runner · Jan 10, 2020

5/5

Overall

I've worn the previous two Saucony Guides and they were okay. I heard Saucony was unveiling a new foam and was using some in the Guide so I figured i'd give that a try. So far so good. The overall fit of the shoe feels much nicer. Not as rigid and forced as the previous iterations. The cushion is still a little firm, but does soften up as your break them in. It's a shoe firm enough and light enough that I can use on progression runs, long tempos and fartleks but still feel comfortable wearing them for 13+ miles. No real comments on durability has I've only had them for ~100 miles thus far and I typically don't wear out shoes easily.

Comfort: 5/5
Cushioning: 4/5
Durability: 5/5
Appearance: 5/5
Value: 5/5

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Saucony Guide - a great solid training shoe

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