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Ride 8

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Average (69/100)

Weight: 9.4 oz
Release: 2015 Q2
MSRP: $120
Stack Height: 27mm heel - 19mm toe
Drop Height: 8mm

Average (69/100) overall

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Shoe details

Weight: 9.4 oz
Release: 2015 Q2
MSRP: $120
Stack Height: 27mm heel - 19mm toe
Drop Height: 8mm

Ratings & Reviews

Average (69/100)

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

Scores better than 31% 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

Better Shoes Rating. Shading shows the expected rating range.

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

Average (69/100)

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 (69/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 31% 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 (69/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 31% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Average (69/100)

Cushioning

Very good (80/100)

Cushioning rating

Better Shoes Rating

Very good (80/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 65% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Cushioning

Cushioning rating

Better Shoes Rating

Very good (80/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 65% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Very good (80/100)

Value

Good (76/100)

Value rating

Better Shoes Rating

Good (76/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 53% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Value

Value rating

Better Shoes Rating

Good (76/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 53% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Good (76/100)

Durability

Good (75/100)

Durability rating

Better Shoes Rating

Good (75/100)

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.

Durability

Durability rating

Better Shoes Rating

Good (75/100)

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.

Good (75/100)

Comfort

Good (73/100)

Comfort rating

Better Shoes Rating

Good (73/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 41% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Comfort

Comfort rating

Better Shoes Rating

Good (73/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 41% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Good (73/100)

Appearance

Average (61/100)

Appearance rating

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.

Appearance

Appearance rating

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.

Average (61/100)

27%

4/15

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 31% of 2,617 running shoes.

Average

Daily Trainers

Scores better than 31% of 1,872 daily trainers.

31%

Ride Family

Scores better than 91% of 10 ride family.

91%

Saucony

Scores better than 22% of 209 Saucony shoes.

22%

Pros & Cons

Pros

Reviewers rate this shoe better than the Ride 7.
Rated among the top 25% of shoes overall.
Rated among the top 25% of shoes on comfort.
Rated above average on cushioning.

Cons

Most reviewers like this shoe less than their last shoe.
Rated below average on durability.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

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Current shoe

Reference shoe

Lightest / Newest / Lowest price

Best overall / Best comfort / Best cushioning

Shoe properties

Type

Daily trainer

Pronation

Neutral

Weight

9.4 oz M

9.1 oz M Lightest

—

Stack

27/19mm

35/27mm

—

Drop

8mm

7mm

Release

2015 Q2

2024 Q4 Newest

2024 Q2

MSRP

$120

$145

$200

Best price

—

$79.88 Lowest price

$149.99

Ratings

Overall

Below average (31%)

Bottom tier (18%)

Exceptional (>99%) Best overall

Comfort

Average (41%)

Bottom tier (7%)

Exceptional (99%) Best comfort

Cushioning

Above average (65%)

Average (56%)

Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning

Durability

Average (50%)

Good (71%)

Exceptional (99%) Best durability

Appearance

Bottom tier (12%)

Bottom tier (11%)

Exceptional (98%) Best appearance

Value

Average (53%)

Good (74%)

Very good (86%) Best value

Where to buy

$90.92

Top 14%

Ranks higher than this shoe

Reader Ratings

6 reader ratings

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Great, versatile shoe!

codaayyee · Jul 3, 2019

5/5

Overall

If you are looking for a great trainer that can handle speed work, long runs, and slow,easy runs... this is your shoe! I have run in the voter and pegasus series, but the drop is too high for me...feels sloppy when the pace picks up. I have run in 6 pairs of this shoe.

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

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Jun 8, 2016

5/5

Overall

Love it

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

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Dec 7, 2015

4/5

Overall

Overall, I like it. I migrated from a Nike Pegasus and it has taken some time to adjust. It seems to be a little harder on my heels and lower legs. I'm a mid-foot striker.

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

Reader review

RunningMittens · Dec 6, 2015

5/5

Overall

I like it, not bouncy, feels a lot like the Kinvara 5 to me but more durable and slightly heavier

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

Reader review

Mudlover · Dec 1, 2015

5/5

Overall

Only shoe that fits my narrow foot and has good forefoot control for forefoot stride. But the sole wears out really early.

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

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