Saucony Type A
Every version of the Type A 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 Type A scores above 66% of the lines we track.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the Type A, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saucony Type A 8 | 2018 | — | — | 80 | -3 | 7 | $100 MSRP |
| Saucony Type A | 2017 | 5.0 oz | 4mm drop | 83 | — | 3 | $100 MSRP |
2 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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Saucony
Type A 880 Good Good · 7 reviews · Confidence 65/100
v8 (2018) · Daily trainer · Neutral
Reviewers use it for road races and track workouts and report very little wear.
Durability 77MSRP $100
Overall80Value93Comfort90Appearance89Durability77Cushioning75Confidence65Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Reviewers use it for road races and track workouts and report very little wear.
One reviewer who liked the Type A5 and A6 calls this one better still.
Reviewers rate value 4.7 out of 5 across seven reviews.
Cons
Durability draws the lowest ratings of any dimension, at 4.3 out of 5.
One reviewer wanted a better underside profile despite liking the lack of cushioning.
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Saucony
Type A83 Good Good · 3 reviews · Confidence 48/100
v1 (2017) · Racing · Neutral · 5.0 oz · 4mm drop
Light and low at 5.5 oz on a 4mm drop.
Durability 57MSRP $100
Overall83Appearance88Comfort84Value72Cushioning68Durability57Confidence48Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Light and low at 5.5 oz on a 4mm drop.
Cons
Durability draws 2.7 out of 5 in the three reviews so far, the lowest mark of any dimension.
One reviewer says the material stopped holding up after the line dropped its numbering, and rips early at the toe.
