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Guide 7

Guide 7
Daily trainer · Stability · Road
Below average (50/100)

Shoe details

Weight
10 oz
Release
2014
MSRP
$120
Stack Height
28mm heel - 20mm toe
Drop Height
8mm

Ratings & Reviews

Below average (50/100)

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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Scores better than 2% 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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Rankings combine runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, direct comparisons to other shoes, related product-line performance, and trusted external ratings.

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

Below average (50/100)

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

Below average (50/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 2% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Cushioning

Excellent (91/100)

Cushioning rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Excellent (91/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 87% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Durability

Good (73/100)

Durability 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

Good (73/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 50% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Comfort

Average (63/100)

Comfort 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 (63/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 20% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Value

Below average (59/100)

Value 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

Below average (59/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 10% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Appearance

Below average (56/100)

Appearance 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

Below average (56/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 7% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

29%

10/34

Prefer this shoe over another.

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

All Running Shoes

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

Below average

Daily Trainers

Scores better than 2% of 1,872 daily trainers.

2%

Guide Family

Scores better than 15% of 10 guide family.

15%

Saucony

Scores better than 2% of 209 Saucony shoes.

2%

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • One of the most popular shoes among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Rated among the top 25% of shoes on durability.

Cons

  • Most reviewers like this shoe less than their last shoe.
  • Several of reviewers reported getting injured in this shoe.
  • Rated below average overall.
  • Rated below average on comfort.
  • Rated below average on cushioning.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

Saucony Guide 7
Saucony Guide 18
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Guide 7
Guide 18
SUPERBLAST 2
Current shoe
Reference shoe
Newest / Lowest price
Best overall / Best comfort / Best cushioning
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Stability
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
10 oz M
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—
Stack
28/20mm
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—
Drop
8mm
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7mm
Release
2014
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 (2%)
Bottom tier (1%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Bottom tier (20%)
Bottom tier (11%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Very good (87%)
Below average (23%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Average (50%)
Below average (29%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Bottom tier (7%)
Bottom tier (9%)
Exceptional (98%) Best appearance
Value
Bottom tier (10%)
Below average (37%)
Very good (86%) Best value
Specific shoe

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Reader Ratings

43 reader ratings

Review a shoe

Showing 1–5 of 43 written reviews

If it is not broke, don't fix it.

Anonymous runner · Jul 4, 2019

5/5

Overall

I have been wearing Saucony Guides for many years and through many models. They have always been excellent in basically every regard. However, I began wearing the Guide 10 and they were markedly inferior to the earlier models. They were uncomfortable, blistered my ankles, constructed of cheaper materials, and didn't even look as good. I went and bought some older models and still use them. The Guide 8 and prior are great shoes. I never actually used a 9 so I can't say specifically but the 10 is worth just being tossed in the trash can.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Dec 18, 2015

5/5

Overall

I originally had this shoe selected for me at my local running store after the salesperson did an analysis of my running style. Since then I've bought duplicate versions on Amazon for cheaper, but same brand/style shoe. I used to always get shin splints and knee pain and with this shoe I have none of that. I also use custom orthotics due to flat feet, and those fit well into this shoe.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

emtfxc · Jul 23, 2015

5/5

Overall

Very comfortable, yet feels light enough fo intervals on the track. Not the best looking shoe, but I've bought a new pair every season for the past two years.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · May 19, 2015

5/5

Overall

They're well-cushioned and comfortable on roads but work well on trails, too.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · May 13, 2015

4/5

Overall

love this shoe it feel light on the feet, they have the support and comfort I was looking for. I can run 10 miles and not feel as sore as in my other shoes.
Comfort
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5