Saucony Breakthru
Every version of the Breakthru we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The line's rating is the median Better Shoes Rating of its five most recent rated versions. The median product line rates 75, and the Breakthru rates above 5% 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
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| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Rating | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| Saucony Breakthru 4 | 2017 | 8.4 oz | 8mm drop | 66 | +2 | 2 | $100 MSRP |
| Saucony Breakthru 3 | 2017 | 8.3 oz | 8mm drop | 64 | +5 | 4 | $100 MSRP |
| Saucony Breakthru 2 | 2017 | 7.9 oz | 8mm drop | — | — | — | $100 MSRP |
| Saucony Breakthru 1 | 2015 | 8.6 oz (men's) | — | 59 | — | 3 | $100 MSRP |
4 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 29.
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Saucony
Breakthru 466 66 Below average Below average Below average 2 reviews Confidence 3 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
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 for sale, and one reviewer praises the roomy toe box.
Durability 66MSRP $100
Overall66Value83Appearance71Cushioning68Durability66Comfort66Confidence3Buy 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 for 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 364 64 Below average Below average Below average 4 reviews Confidence 4 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
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 for sale, and two reviewers use it for speedwork and tempos.
Durability 63MSRP $100
Overall64Value88Appearance70Comfort68Cushioning68Durability63Confidence4Buy 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 for 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 159 59 Bottom-tier Bottom-tier Bottom-tier 3 reviews Confidence 3 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.
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 for sale.
Durability 64MSRP $100
Overall59Value74Appearance71Cushioning67Durability64Comfort58Confidence3Buy 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 for 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.
