Saucony

Grid Type A5

Grid Type A5
Neutral · Road
Above average (89/100)

Shoe details

Weight
5.8 oz
Release
2025
Stack Height
16mm heel - 12mm toe
Drop Height
4mm

Ratings & Reviews

Above average (89/100)

Better than about 84% of shoes

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Overall

Above average (89/100)

Overall ranking

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Above average (89/100)

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Ranks above 84% of shoes

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Appearance

Exceptional (96/100)

Appearance ranking

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Exceptional (96/100)

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Ranks above 94% of shoes

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Comfort

Excellent (95/100)

Comfort ranking

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Excellent (95/100)

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Ranks above 93% of shoes

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Value

Above average (88/100)

Value ranking

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Above average (88/100)

Rank

Ranks above 82% of shoes

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Cushioning

Above average (86/100)

Cushioning ranking

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Above average (86/100)

Rank

Ranks above 72% of shoes

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Durability

Below average (60/100)

Durability ranking

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Below average (60/100)

Rank

Ranks above 12% of shoes

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0/3

Prefer this shoe over another.

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

All Running Shoes

Better than 84% of 2,526 running shoes ranked.

Above average (89/100)

Racing Shoes

Better than 68% of 256 racing shoes ranked.

68%

Saucony

Better than 76% of 206 Saucony shoes ranked.

76%

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Shoe properties
Type
Racing
Racing
Supershoe
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
5.8 oz M
5.5 oz M Lightest
Stack
16/12mm
17/13mm
Drop
4mm
4mm
7mm
Release
2025 Newest
2014
2024 Q2
MSRP
$100 Lower MSRP
$200
Best price
$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Very good (84%)
Excellent (95%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Excellent (93%)
Excellent (92%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Good (72%)
Good (80%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Bottom tier (12%)
Bottom tier (16%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Excellent (94%)
Excellent (97%) Best appearance
Excellent (96%)
Value
Very good (82%)
Exceptional (98%) Best value
Very good (86%)
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Reader Ratings

9 reader ratings

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Reader review

whereswaldon · Dec 10, 2015

5/5

Overall

Perhaps the best all-around road shoe that I own. Comfortable, light, and enough cushion up to the marathon distance (maybe beyond?).
Comfort
5/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Apr 7, 2015

5/5

Overall

Comfort
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

molleeh · Sep 19, 2014

4/5

Overall

It's a great, really light shoe. My only complaint is that the right shoe fits a little large and makes me curl my toes sometimes in a way that has given me some arch problems. I find it's not a problem as long as I rotate these shoes with other shoes.
Comfort
4/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
3/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Sep 19, 2014

4/5

Overall

Saucony's Grid Type A5 is a great racing shoe, but it lacks much durability. It is the most comfortable flat I have ever ran in. I like it so much that I do most of my training in it, which causes the shoe to get worn down within a couple months. The seams on the side begin to tear apart. However, my running form may contribute to this problem (I land towards the outside part of my foot).
Comfort
5/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Sep 18, 2014

5/5

Overall

This is a great shoe, but it falls apart quite easily.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
2/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
3/5