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Guide 9

Daily trainer · Stability · Road

Bottom-tier (47/100)

Weight: 9.7 oz
Release: 2017 Q3
MSRP: $120
Drop Height: 8mm

Bottom-tier (47/100) overall

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Shoe details

Weight: 9.7 oz
Release: 2017 Q3
MSRP: $120
Drop Height: 8mm

Ratings & Reviews

Bottom-tier (47/100)

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

Scores better than 1% 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

Bottom-tier (47/100)

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.

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Bottom-tier (47/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 1% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Overall

Overall rating

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Bottom-tier (47/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 1% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Bottom-tier (47/100)

Value

Good (79/100)

Value rating

Better Shoes Rating

Good (79/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 62% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Value

Value rating

Better Shoes Rating

Good (79/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 62% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Good (79/100)

Cushioning

Good (79/100)

Cushioning rating

Better Shoes Rating

Good (79/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 61% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Cushioning

Cushioning rating

Better Shoes Rating

Good (79/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 61% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Good (79/100)

Durability

Average (70/100)

Durability rating

Better Shoes Rating

Average (70/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 34% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Durability

Durability rating

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Average (70/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 34% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Average (70/100)

Appearance

Average (69/100)

Appearance rating

Better Shoes Rating

Average (69/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 28% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Appearance

Appearance rating

Better Shoes Rating

Average (69/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 28% of shoes

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Average (69/100)

Comfort

Average (68/100)

Comfort rating

Better Shoes Rating

Average (68/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 26% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Comfort

Comfort rating

Better Shoes Rating

Average (68/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 26% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Average (68/100)

1/15

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 1% of 2,617 running shoes.

Bottom-tier

Daily Trainers

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

Guide Family

Scores better than <1% of 10 guide family.

<1%

Saucony

Scores better than <1% of 209 Saucony shoes.

<1%

Pros & Cons

Pros

Rated above average on comfort.
Rated above average 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 9

Guide 18

SUPERBLAST 2

Current shoe

Reference shoe

Newest / Lowest price

Best overall / Best comfort / Best cushioning

Shoe properties

Type

Daily trainer

Pronation

Stability

Neutral

Weight

9.7 oz M

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Stack

—

Drop

8mm

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7mm

Release

2017 Q3

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 (1%)

Exceptional (>99%) Best overall

Comfort

Below average (26%)

Bottom tier (11%)

Exceptional (99%) Best comfort

Cushioning

Above average (61%)

Below average (23%)

Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning

Durability

Below average (34%)

Below average (29%)

Exceptional (99%) Best durability

Appearance

Below average (28%)

Bottom tier (9%)

Exceptional (98%) Best appearance

Value

Above average (62%)

Below average (37%)

Very good (86%) Best value

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Showing 1–5 of 5 written reviews

Flat Feet and a Dream

Anonymous runner · Oct 1, 2018

4/5

Overall

The Saucony Guide seemed to break down quickly. However, the overall structure and comfort of the shoe is one of the greatest I have had. The medial post held up very well and the mesh at the top is still yet to wear a hole, but the sole of the shoe did not withstand mileage very well.

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

Snug fit, good ride

Anonymous runner · Feb 28, 2018

5/5

Overall

I had to go up 1/2 size, and even then it's a bit on the snug side (can't fit thicker winter socks). But, the upper is flexible so this hasn't been uncomfortable in any regard. The thing that stands out is the ride -- so smooth, lets my foot move naturally despite having some pronation support. Smoother than other shoes I've been in recently (Brooks Adrenaline and Ravenna, particularly). I haven't had them long enough to comment on durability, but if they hold up well, I'll repurchase. Getting over achilles injury (sustained in different shoes), so I haven't run these fast or long yet. The tread was unusually slippery at first, such that I had to watch my footing on normal (wet) asphalt. This wore off within a few runs, but was concerning at first.

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

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Feb 12, 2018

4/5

Overall

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

Great Shoe

Anonymous runner · Feb 9, 2018

5/5

Overall

Holds up well. Wears through mesh of toe box more quickly than expected, but otherwise does well after considerable use in mud, water, snow, and other rough conditions. Great shoe that has given me a lot of great miles.

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

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Dec 1, 2015

4/5

Overall

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

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