Saucony

Cortana 4

Cortana 4
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Shoe details

Weight
9.3 oz
Release
2014
MSRP
$150
Stack Height
25mm heel - 21mm toe
Drop Height
4mm

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Below average (64/100)

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Below average (64/100)

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Below average (64/100)

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Cushioning

Good (75/100)

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Good (75/100)

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Comfort

Good (73/100)

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Good (73/100)

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Appearance

Good (70/100)

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Good (70/100)

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Durability

Good (68/100)

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Good (68/100)

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Value

Below average (52/100)

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Below average (52/100)

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
9.3 oz M
8.5 oz M Lightest
Stack
25/21mm
40/35mm
Drop
4mm
5mm
Release
2014
2016
2023 Q1 Newest
MSRP
$150 Lower MSRP
$165
Best price
$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Bottom tier (17%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Below average (39%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Below average (40%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Below average (23%)
Good (80%) Best durability
Appearance
Below average (27%)
Very good (81%) Best appearance
Value
Bottom tier (1%)
Good (74%) Best value
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shb13 · Mar 22, 2015

4/5

Overall

Good shoe- lightweight, but still provides some cushion. Not a lot of heel-to-toe drop, which I find ideal. Love it, but it is expensive.
Comfort
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
3/5