Daily trainer · Stability · Road · 9.0 oz (men's) · 24/20mm stack · 4mm drop
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The Saucony Mirage 5 replaced it
How it ranks
The Saucony Mirage 4 ranks below most daily trainers in our data. Looks and cushioning are its strongest sub-ratings. Durability scores well below its other sub-ratings. The rating is based on 16 runner reviews and 2 other rated shoes in the Mirage product line.
Confidence
How settled the rating is against every other rated shoe. A shoe can rate high on confidence with relatively few reviews of its own when its product line has a long record and external ratings from retailer sites agree. Confidence is low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.
Confidence
88 High
Based on
The bars show roughly how much each source contributes to this shoe’s rating. Their influence depends on how many reviews we’ve collected, how many earlier versions are in the product line, and the external ratings available.
“Feels dead around 350 miles vs. typical 500-600 mile lifespan”
“Upper material frayed at pressure points after a couple of months”
“Easier to maintain high cadence and low contact time”
“Quite narrow/tight in toe box”
“Develops a hole in the mesh upper at pinky toe”
“Fit was slightly small and have ordered half size bigger for next pair”
“Firmer, more responsive ride is great”
“Perfect for moderate/steady runs down to interval work on the track”
“Shoes were light and felt good for intervals and tempo runs”
“Enough support; don't feel out of control on uptempo days”
“Durability was surprisingly good; lasted 650 miles”
“For an everyday trainer, surprisingly very light”
“Premature breakdown of material in midfoot area”
“Cushioning was good on long runs (22-23 miles)”
“Went straight out of high drop asics with no issues”
“Same 4mm heel to toe drop as the Kinvara's”
“Some fraying occurred on upper”
70% 7/10
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Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale
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Sizing and ride details at a glance.
4/5
Overall
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