Saucony

Fastwitch 8

Fastwitch 8
Stability · Road
Above average (86/100)

Shoe details

Weight
6.5 oz
Release
2017 Q3
MSRP
$90
Drop Height
4mm

Ratings & Reviews

Above average (86/100)

Better than about 76% of shoes

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Overall

Above average (86/100)

Overall ranking

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Above average (86/100)

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Ranks above 76% of shoes

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Value

Excellent (94/100)

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Excellent (94/100)

Rank

Ranks above 91% of shoes

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Appearance

Above average (88/100)

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Above average (88/100)

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Ranks above 78% of shoes

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Durability

Good (79/100)

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Good (79/100)

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Ranks above 59% of shoes

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Comfort

Good (69/100)

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Good (69/100)

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Ranks above 27% of shoes

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Cushioning

Below average (64/100)

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Below average (64/100)

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Ranks above 15% of shoes

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33%

2/6

Prefer this shoe over another.

Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.

All Running Shoes

Better than 76% of 2,526 running shoes ranked.

Above average (86/100)

Racing Shoes

Better than 57% of 256 racing shoes ranked.

57%

Saucony

Better than 61% of 206 Saucony shoes ranked.

61%

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Shoe properties
Type
Racing
Racing
Supershoe
Pronation
Stability
Stability (Minimal)
Neutral
Weight
6.5 oz M
6 oz M Lightest
Stack
23/19mm
Drop
4mm
4mm
7mm
Release
2017 Q3
2019 Q1
2024 Q2 Newest
MSRP
$90 Lower MSRP
$100
$200
Best price
$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Good (76%)
Good (71%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Below average (27%)
Bottom tier (18%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Bottom tier (15%)
Bottom tier (11%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Average (59%)
Below average (32%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Good (78%)
Above average (68%)
Excellent (96%) Best appearance
Value
Excellent (91%) Best value
Good (80%)
Very good (86%)
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Lite shoe

Anonymous runner · Jul 20, 2019

5/5

Overall

Very light shoes 6.4 oz have a good bend for hills
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Fastwitch 8 - For long runs up to marathons

Anonymous runner · Jul 8, 2019

5/5

Overall

The first time I used Saucony, I fell in love with them and never wore another brand. My first pair was Kinvara, then, I found out about Fadtwitch. Fastwitch are my fave shoe to run my long runs, half marathons and full marathons. Never mind the looks, (very good looking shoe) but the feeling, it has the right amount of cushioning, one doesn't really need much support, the muscles of your feet, will thank you, and you avoid unnecessary injuries; it is light, it offers stability, durability and affordability. It is a superb shoe! So far, in 2019, I have already used two pairs, using one and my fourth pair is in the mail! If you run more than 40 miles a week, train for a half or a full marathon, you need to train and race with Fastwitch!
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Saucony Fastwich 8: Do-It-All Lightweight Trainer/Racer

pre13228 · Jul 9, 2018

4/5

Overall

I bought the shoe as a racer for the Boston Marathon. The upper got revamped from the previous model, which dropped the weight by almost an ounce, bringing the shoe under 7 ounces, which is a critical threshold for performance value of a racing flat. However, the midsole and sole remained unchanged, so all the protection underfoot is still there. Cushioning is firm, and I found the shoe needed to be broken in a little, but once it is, it rolls really nicely. Good transition and push-off, due to firm cushioning, so road feel is superb. More durable than I anticipated, wore them through an XC season to try to beat them up and move on to another shoe, but Fastwitch keeps ticking. Probably have about 300 miles on them. Found that I had to size down 1/2, maybe because of new upper.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Saucony Fastwitch 8

Anonymous runner · Feb 7, 2018

4/5

Overall

This is an excellent lighweight running shoe. I really appreciate the responsiveness of the shoe but with enough cushioning for longer racing. It definitely a racing shoe. It supposed to provide mild support, but I don' t really notice it. I almost alwasy run in shoes w/o stability. Only thing I don't like about it is the relatively firm and high heel counter.
Comfort
3/5
Cushioning
2/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

what I was looking for

Anonymous runner · Feb 7, 2018

4/5

Overall

I've trained in racing for several years and was looking for a cheap, light, racing flat with relatively small heel-to-toe drop as the Asics Hyperspeed is no longer available. This shoe provided all that and I've enjoyed running in them so far.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5