3/5
Overall
ah · Dec 1, 2015
70 mpw training for a marathon came from the Saucony Mirage 4
- Comfort
- 3/5
- Durability
- 3/5
- Appearance
- 3/5
- Value
- 3/5
Saucony Fastwitch 6
Racing shoe · Stability · Road · 7.5 oz (men's) · 18/14mm stack · 4mm drop
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The Saucony Fastwitch 5 replaced it
How it ranks
The Saucony Fastwitch 6’s rating is an early estimate. We’ve collected 5 runner reviews so far, with product line history also informing the score.
Good
Confidence
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Confidence
62 Low
Based on
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- Product line track record
- Our ratings
- External ratings
What runners say
“Shoes started tearing along inner part at the sole-fabric connection after only ~100 miles”
“Healthy balance of stability and cushion, but still lightweight and flexible”
“Tends to rip near the arch after 100-150 miles, though the sole is still good”
“Durable carbon rubber outsole that doesn't immediately succumb to supinating feet”
“Found these a lot narrower than comparable shoes and quite uncomfortable on longer runs >10 miles”
“Tight heel, very wide toe box”
“Mesh on the inside and outside near the sole-join torn after minimal use”
“If you run with a forefoot or mid-foot strike, this shoe is great”
Where to buy
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
Pros
- Two reviewers call it comfortable for tempo runs and workouts, light and flexible.
- At 7.5 oz with an 18mm heel, a low racing build.
- Two reviewers say the carbon rubber outsole outlasts the upper.
Cons
- Three reviewers see the upper mesh tear near the sole between 100 and 150 miles, and durability is the weakest dimension at 3.6 out of 5.
- One reviewer finds it narrow and uncomfortable beyond about ten miles.
Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale
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Better Shoes Rating
Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the Saucony Fastwitch
Each dot is one version of the Fastwitch, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.
Release year
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2019 · 8 reviews
79 Decent
79 Confidence
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2017 · 5 reviews
82 Good
80 Confidence
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2017 · 3 reviews
87 Good
74 Confidence
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Fastwitch 6 This shoe
2013 · 5 reviews
81 Good
62 Confidence
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2014 · 1 review
71 Decent
68 Confidence
Specs & fit
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
- Weight
- 7.5 oz (men's)
- Release
- 2013
- MSRP
- $90
- Stack
- 18/14mm
- Drop
- 4mm
Runner reviews
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jan 30, 2015
70 mpw training for a half marathon
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Durability
- 3/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Sep 19, 2014
70 mpw training for a marathon
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Durability
- 3/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
5/5
Overall
Track Fan Dave · Sep 9, 2014
20 mpw training for a half marathon
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Aug 28, 2014
65 mpw training for a marathon
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
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