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Ride 9

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Bottom-tier (49/100)

Weight: 9.2 oz
Release: 2016 Q3
MSRP: $120
Stack Height: 26mm heel - 18mm toe
Drop Height: 8mm

Bottom-tier (49/100) overall

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Shoe details

Weight: 9.2 oz
Release: 2016 Q3
MSRP: $120
Stack Height: 26mm heel - 18mm toe
Drop Height: 8mm

Ratings & Reviews

Bottom-tier (49/100)

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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Overall

Bottom-tier (49/100)

Overall rating

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Bottom-tier (49/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 1% of shoes

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Overall

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Bottom-tier (49/100)

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Scores better than 1% of shoes

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Bottom-tier (49/100)

Cushioning

Good (77/100)

Cushioning rating

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Good (77/100)

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Scores better than 58% of shoes

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Cushioning

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Good (77/100)

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Scores better than 58% of shoes

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Good (77/100)

Value

Average (70/100)

Value rating

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Average (70/100)

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Scores better than 35% of shoes

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Value

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Average (70/100)

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Scores better than 35% of shoes

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Average (70/100)

Durability

Average (66/100)

Durability rating

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Average (66/100)

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Scores better than 25% of shoes

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Durability

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Average (66/100)

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Average (66/100)

Appearance

Below average (55/100)

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Below average (55/100)

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Scores better than 4% of shoes

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Appearance

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Below average (55/100)

Comfort

Bottom-tier (50/100)

Comfort rating

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Bottom-tier (50/100)

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Scores better than <1% of shoes

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Comfort

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Bottom-tier (50/100)

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Scores better than <1% of shoes

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Bottom-tier (50/100)

35%

8/23

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 2% of 1,872 daily trainers.

Ride Family

Scores better than 18% of 10 ride family.

18%

Saucony

Scores better than 2% of 209 Saucony shoes.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
Rated above average on cushioning.

Cons

Most reviewers like this shoe less than their last shoe.
Several of reviewers reported getting injured in this shoe.
Reviewers rate this shoe worse than the Ride 8.
Rated among the bottom 10% of shoes overall.
Rated among the bottom 10% of shoes on comfort.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

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Lightest / Newest / Lowest price

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Shoe properties

Type

Daily trainer

Pronation

Neutral

Weight

9.2 oz M

9.1 oz M Lightest

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Stack

26/18mm

35/27mm

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Drop

8mm

7mm

Release

2016 Q3

2024 Q4 Newest

2024 Q2

MSRP

$120

$145

$200

Best price

—

$79.88 Lowest price

$149.99

Ratings

Overall

Bottom tier (1%)

Bottom tier (18%)

Exceptional (>99%) Best overall

Comfort

Bottom tier (<1%)

Bottom tier (7%)

Exceptional (99%) Best comfort

Cushioning

Average (58%)

Average (56%)

Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning

Durability

Below average (25%)

Good (71%)

Exceptional (99%) Best durability

Appearance

Bottom tier (4%)

Bottom tier (11%)

Exceptional (98%) Best appearance

Value

Below average (35%)

Good (74%)

Very good (86%) Best value

Where to buy

$99.97

Top 21%

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Reader Ratings

11 reader ratings

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Showing 1–5 of 11 written reviews

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Oct 11, 2019

2/5

Overall

Bought the shoes in June hoping they would get through a solid training cycle. I noticed that the shoe was tight and put a lot of pressure on the top of my foot. Within wearing them for less than 2 months they showed a considerable beating. The mesh on the top of the shoe has a large whole in at. There are multiple spots on the bottom of the foot that is coming apart. Definitely did not feel like I got my money's worth from these shoes.

Comfort: 2/5
Cushioning: 4/5
Durability: 1/5
Appearance: 4/5
Value: 2/5

Saucony Ride 9 Review

Anonymous runner · Jul 24, 2019

4/5

Overall

I’ve ran in saucony Ride 9’s for over 3 years and while they fall apart faster than I like, you can usually get a pair for cheap ($60-70) and they will last 3-4 months depending on your mileage. They’re medium cushioned and they are great for my running plan (50-60 miles per week)

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

Great responsive, springy trainer

ghutchis · Feb 10, 2018

5/5

Overall

I used to be a huge Saucony fan - wore them almost exclusively for over 10 years. I gave up on them over the last 8 years, when I'd wear through an outsole in 100-150 miles. I'm glad I came back. This pair has easily done 350 miles and can likely put in another 50+. That's a lot of roads, some trail, some track, and a lot of slushy winter. Besides the durability, the new "everun" material is great. The shoes have a nice little "bounce" that feels great on faster runs, tempo, track, etc. Even at this stage, the cushioning is good and still responsive. I'd definitely recommend to anyone looking for some responsive trainers.

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

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Feb 9, 2018

4/5

Overall

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

Blind The Competition. Literally. With The Color of Your Shoes.

ChattyMoll · Feb 8, 2018

5/5

Overall

Have absolutely no idea what Saucony was thinking with the Run Pops line, but they sure get everyone's attention when I wear them. No matter how much dirt I run through with these shoes, they continue to catch eyes. So if you like bright, these shoes are for you. They have a very firm, responsive feel without being slappy. Too many miles in these and my babied feet do get a little sore underneath, but during the run they'll feel great. The harder you step the more spring there is, so for leadfoots like me it can feel great until after the run. Toe box is shallow but the upper will give a bit, so it hasn't bothered me much at all. Has zero arch contour, which is great because there's nothing to rub wrong under there and the waist of the shoe is pretty wide so there's enough support there to keep a foot happy. Tread and foam are wearing slowly, have no doubt that this shoe will continue to do great.

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

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