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Saucony

Guide 5

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Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Shoe details

Release
2016

Ratings & Reviews

Estimated range: 10-95

Estimated range: 10-95 vs all shoes.

Estimated with limited review data. We need more reviews to make a stronger judgment.

Rating breakdown

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Overall

Estimated range: 10-95

Value

Estimated range: 35-95

Cushioning

Estimated range: 25-90

Durability

Estimated range: 20-95

Comfort

Estimated range: 15-90

Appearance

Estimated range: 5-70

Compared to other shoes

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Saucony Guide 18
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Guide 5
Guide 18
Kinvara 16
Current shoe
Reference shoe
Lowest price
Newest / Best overall / Best comfort
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
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Stack
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Drop
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Release
2016
2025 Q1
2025 Q2 Newest
MSRP
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Best price
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$99.88 Lowest price
$129.95
Ratings
Overall
Below average (28%)
Bottom tier (18%)
Exceptional (100%) Best overall
Comfort
Average (58%)
Average (47%)
Exceptional (100%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Above average (66%)
Above average (66%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Above average (62%)
Average (48%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Below average (29%)
Below average (34%)
Exceptional (99%) Best appearance
Value
Good (75%)
Above average (64%)
Exceptional (100%) Best value
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Reader Reviews

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Reader review

Larry83 · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

I have been wearing Saucony shoes for years, both the Guide and the Omni. I also own several racing shoes and I find Saucony to be far and away the most comfortable and best performing shoe brand. I put many miles and workouts on my Guide 5's. I utilize a variety of surfaces; grass, roads, cinder track and modern track. I use a variety of paces and also incorporate uphills and downhills with a high percentage of flat. I also attempt to switch road sides when possible to balance the camber. My body feels as if the Saucony shoes are a biomechanical match and I have virtually no issues with discomfort or injury.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5