Daily trainer · Stability · Road · 8.9 oz · 35/27mm stack · 8mm drop
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The Saucony Guide 16 replaced it
How it ranks
The Saucony Guide 15 ranks below most daily trainers in our data. Value and looks are its strongest sub-ratings. Comfort scores well below its other sub-ratings. The rating is based on 17 runner reviews and 11 other rated shoes in the Guide product line.
Confidence
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Confidence
91 High
External retailer ratings
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“500+ miles with no signs of wear, though lost a bit of bounce.”
“Great amount of cushioning without it being too much and too bulky.”
“Stable enough, cushioned enough and responsiveness all in one.”
“No traction on dirt, gravel, and trail.”
“Can put 600 miles on a pair.”
“Wish these shoes had better arch support for long runs.”
“Lasted almost 400 miles before wearing out.”
“Fits snug but still flexible.”
“Wish the bottom outsole didn't wear so easily.”
“Great cushioning.”
67% 6/9
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Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale
Each dot is one rated shoe for sale, placed by its rating and by how much evidence sits behind it. Shoes toward the top right are both well rated and well established.
Better Shoes Rating
Each dot is one version of the Guide, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.
Release year
2026 · 2 reviews
80 Good
76 Confidence
2025 · 1 review
79 Decent
82 Confidence
2024 · 11 reviews
72 Decent
83 Confidence
2023 · 12 reviews
70 Decent
84 Confidence
Guide 15 This shoe
2022 · 17 reviews
71 Decent
91 Confidence
2021 · 1 review
73 Decent
76 Confidence
2019 · 6 reviews
70 Decent
79 Confidence
2017 · 13 reviews
65 Below average
92 Confidence
2017 · 5 reviews
57 Bottom-tier
91 Confidence
2014 · 12 reviews
55 Bottom-tier
93 Confidence
2014 · 43 reviews
74 Decent
98 Confidence
2014 · 27 reviews
58 Bottom-tier
91 Confidence
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
4/5
Overall
Great Saucony shoe, has great cushioning. Fits on the snug snide, but still flexible. Great for shorter runs on the pavement and hard terrain. No traction so be careful on dirt, gravel, and trail. Then again, it is a solid road shoe.
Paul · Aug 15, 2023
15 mpw training for 5K and 10K
4/5
Overall
Run over 500 miles in them in the last six months and still look good and showing no signs of wear, though maybe have lost a little bit of bounce. Worn in rotation I expect I'll get a thousand miles out of them.
Richard · Aug 4, 2023
25 mpw training for a marathon came from the ASICS GEL-Contend 2
5/5
Overall
Have owned several versions of the Guide series across the years. I don't want to say this is the best one ever, but it probably is. Excellent fit. Great amount of cushioning without it being too much and too bulky. Streamlined look and feel. Only small gripe is I was the bottom outsole didn't wear so easily.
Anonymous runner · Jun 15, 2023
50 mpw training for a marathon came from the Saucony Guide 14
5/5
Overall
As a former competitive runner, getting older is the pits. Knees ache, feet aren't as nimble. With work schedule, I don't have as much time to train as I would like and it's hard to find the motivation to get out the door with all the aches. I still want to return to fitness and these are giving me the relief and comfort I need to get back to a level I am happy with for my age and circumstance. Stable enough, cushioned enough and responsiveness all in one.
Matt Maske · Jun 10, 2023
25 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the ASICS GEL-Cumulus 22
4/5
Overall
Can put 600 miles on a pair. Don’t have any injury issues with 260 miles/mo. A bit clunky. Definitely not a shoe I’d race in, but my go to daily trainer.
Anonymous runner · Jun 8, 2023
60 mpw training for a marathon came from the Brooks Ravenna 11
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