Saucony

Breakthru 4

Breakthru 4
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Shoe details

Weight
8.6 oz
Release
2017 Q4
MSRP
$100
Drop Height
8mm

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Good (69/100)

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Good (69/100)

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Good (69/100)

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Value

Excellent (91/100)

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Excellent (91/100)

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Cushioning

Good (80/100)

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Good (80/100)

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Comfort

Good (73/100)

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Good (73/100)

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Good (73/100)

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Good (73/100)

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Durability

Good (69/100)

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Good (69/100)

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
8.6 oz M
8.6 oz M
8.5 oz M Lightest
Stack
40/35mm
Drop
8mm
5mm
Release
2017 Q4
2025 Newest
2023 Q1
MSRP
$100
$100
$165
Best price
$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Below average (28%)
Below average (33%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Below average (39%)
Bottom tier (7%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Average (60%)
Above average (63%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Below average (26%)
Bottom tier (16%)
Good (80%) Best durability
Appearance
Below average (36%)
Below average (34%)
Very good (81%) Best appearance
Value
Very good (86%) Best value
Average (57%)
Good (74%)
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Saucony Breakthru 4

Anonymous runner · Jul 3, 2019

4/5

Overall

Roomy toe box and quite flexible. Quite light and breathes well, but can be used for everyday training. The fit cups the heal which might give some people a blister while wearing in, and while the lacing is not terrible it is not as good as the isofit system on some of Saucony's other lines. Given the light construction I suspect they will not prove as durable as some other heavier options, however, I tend to get a lot of wear out of my shoes and there are no signs of damage yet. I have used them on track surface, road, grass and compacted dirt trails. Track and road were good. The flexibility was not ideal for a super soft surface (grass). On compacted dirt they were fine but are liable to collect stones. Overall, a good and affordable option for neutral feet but not for every application.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

good shoe

Anonymous runner · Sep 27, 2018

5/5

Overall

I've run about 1000km on this shoe and so far it's none the worse for the wear. I've only recently noticed some decline in the cushioning, and unlike most shoes (for me) there are no holes near the toes. Good solid all around shoe. Best built shoe I've had in a while.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5