Saucony Breakthru
Every version of the Breakthru we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The score is the median Better Shoes Rating of the line's shoes, out of 100. The average product line scores 76, and the Breakthru scores above 7% of the lines we track.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the Breakthru, placed by its rating and release year.
Release year
See our analysis of whether a new version is usually as good as the one it replaces.
| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Score | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| Saucony Breakthru 4 | 2017 | 8.4 oz | 8mm drop | 63 | +2 | 2 | $100 MSRP |
| Saucony Breakthru 3 | 2017 | 8.3 oz | 8mm drop | 60 | +5 | 4 | $100 MSRP |
| Saucony Breakthru 2 | 2017 | 8.0 oz | 8mm drop | — | — | — | $100 MSRP |
| Saucony Breakthru 1 | 2015 | 8.6 oz (men's) | — | 56 | — | 3 | $100 MSRP |
4 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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Saucony
Breakthru 463 Below average Below average · 2 reviews · Confidence 23/100
v4 (2017) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.4 oz · 8mm drop
Averaging 8.3 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is lighter than the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers on sale, and one reviewer praises the roomy toe box.
Durability 66MSRP $100
Overall63Value89Cushioning74Appearance73Comfort67Durability66Confidence23Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Averaging 8.3 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is lighter than the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers on sale, and one reviewer praises the roomy toe box.
That reviewer calls it flexible and breathable for everyday training.
The other reviewer has run about 1000km in a pair with no holes at the toes.
Cons
One reviewer finds it too flexible on grass and liable to collect stones on dirt.
The same reviewer says the heel cup may blister while wearing in, and prefers the isofit lacing on other Saucony lines.
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Saucony
Breakthru 360 Below average Below average · 4 reviews · Confidence 32/100
v3 (2017) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.3 oz · 8mm drop
Averaging 8.3 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is lighter than the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers on sale, and two reviewers use it for speedwork and tempos.
Durability 58MSRP $100
Overall60Value94Cushioning73Comfort71Appearance70Durability58Confidence32Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Averaging 8.3 oz across the men's and women's builds, it is lighter than the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers on sale, and two reviewers use it for speedwork and tempos.
Comfort averages 4.8 out of 5 across four reviews, and one reviewer calls the ride smooth.
All four reviewers rate value 5 out of 5, at a $100 list price.
Cons
Durability averages 3.0 out of 5, the lowest of its dimensions, and one reviewer has the outsole peeling at 230 miles against another with over 300 and life left.
One reviewer gets rubbing on the outside of the ankle.
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MSRP $100
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Not available at tracked retailers right now.
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Saucony
Breakthru 156 Bottom-tier Bottom-tier · 3 reviews · Confidence 30/100
v1 (2015) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.6 oz (men's)
At 8.6 oz it is lighter than the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers on sale.
Durability 62MSRP $100
Overall56Value74Cushioning71Appearance71Durability62Comfort52Confidence30Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
At 8.6 oz it is lighter than the 8.9 oz median for daily trainers on sale.
One of three reviewers finds it fits well, with decent room in the toe box.
Cons
Comfort averages 3.3 out of 5 across its three reviews, the lowest of its dimensions.
One reviewer finds it firm, and another unresponsive next to the Mizuno Wave Rider they usually train in.
