Reader review
4/5
Overall
sktopel · Mar 22, 2015
45 mpw training for middle distance came from the Mizuno Wave Sayonara 2
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
Saucony Grid Type A6
Racing · Neutral · Road · 5.5 oz · 4mm drop · 17/13mm stack
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock.
How it ranks
The Saucony Grid Type A6 is one of the strongest racing shoes in our data. Value and looks are its strongest sub-ratings. Durability scores well below its other sub-ratings. The rating rests on 18 runner reviews and 2 other rated shoes in the Grid Type product line.
Exceptional
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 will score low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.
Confidence
97/100
What runners say
“The firm sole, while less cushiony than most shoes, is plenty cushiony, and seems to last forever, rather than compressing and collapsing.”
“There is enough cushion to protect my feet, but it is minimal enough so I have a good feel with the road.”
“It will last over 1000 miles for me (the faster track stuff rips the upper).”
“Got on so well with them that I recently ran a half in them without too much trouble (although sore and blistered afterwards).”
“The ride is extremely smooth, and it fits perfect on my feet.”
“Probably not the best shoe for running over 10 miles, I started getting medial hamstring tightness after that.”
“I tend to break through the upper well before the shoe is worn out.”
“I have a narrow foot and this shoe fits and wears very comfortable.”
“Lightweight, removable insoles, still plenty cushioning if you like the minimalist feel.”
“Fit well, feel fast, just enough cushioning.”
Prefer this shoe over another
50% 10/20
Where to buy
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
Pros
- Light at 5.5 oz, and reviewers call it fast and responsive.
- Reviewers praise the smooth ride and close road feel.
- One reviewer gets over 1,000 miles from a pair as long as short track repeats stay out of the rotation.
Cons
- Durability is its lowest-rated dimension at 3.9 out of 5, and one reviewer wears through the upper on short track repeats.
- Four reviewers report sore feet or tight hamstrings beyond about ten miles.
Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale
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Better Shoes Rating
Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the Saucony Grid Type
Each dot is one version of the Grid Type, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.
Release year
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Grid Type A6 This shoe
2014 · 18 reviews
99 Exceptional
97 Confidence
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2014 · 9 reviews
96 Excellent
84 Confidence
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2011 · 2 reviews
97 Exceptional
83 Confidence
Specs & fit
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
- Weight
- 5.5 oz
- Release
- 2014
- MSRP
- $100
- Stack Height
- 17mm heel - 13mm toe
- Drop Height
- 4mm
Runner reviews
Reader review
4/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Sep 20, 2014
50 mpw training for a marathon
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Durability
- 3/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 4/5
Reader review
4/5
Overall
alligatorgar · Sep 10, 2014
35 mpw training for a half marathon
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 4/5
Reader review
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Sep 10, 2014
70 mpw training for a marathon
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
Reader review
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Aug 31, 2014
20 mpw training for middle distance
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
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Saucony Grid Type A6 In Context
More on the Saucony Grid Type
- Saucony Grid Type A5 previous version
- Saucony Grid Type A4
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