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Guide 7

Guide 7
Daily trainer · Stability · Road
Bottom tier (9%)

Shoe details

Weight
10 oz
Release
2014
MSRP
$120
Stack Height
28mm heel - 20mm toe
Drop Height
8mm

Ratings & Reviews

Bottom tier (9%)

Rated worse overall than 91% of all shoes.
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This score rates worse than 91% of other shoes we judged.

Our ratings use detailed reviews from knowledgeable runners, ratings for shoes in the same product line, and reliable product information from trusted retailers.

Rating breakdown

Percentile vs. all shoes. Shaded bars reflect our uncertainty.
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The shaded bar shows a plausible range for this shoe’s rank based on the review data we have and normal variation in runner feedback. More reviews usually narrow the range.

Overall

Bottom tier (9%)

Cushioning

Good (76%)

Durability

Above average (62%)

Comfort

Bottom tier (20%)

Value

Bottom tier (15%)

Appearance

Bottom tier (4%)

All Running Shoes

Worse than 91% of 2,492 running shoes ranked.

Bottom tier (9%)

Daily Trainers

Worse than 92% of 1,818 daily trainers ranked.

Bottom tier (8%)

Guide Family

Worse than 77% of 10 guide family ranked.

Below average (23%)

Saucony

Worse than 94% of 206 Saucony shoes ranked.

Bottom tier (6%)

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • One of the most popular shoes among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Rated among the top 25% of shoes on durability.

Cons

  • Most reviewers like this shoe less than their last shoe.
  • Several of reviewers reported getting injured in this shoe.
  • Rated below average overall.
  • Rated below average on comfort.
  • Rated below average on cushioning.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

Saucony Guide 7
Saucony Guide 18
Saucony Kinvara 16
Guide 7
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
Stability
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
10 oz M
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Stack
28/20mm
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Drop
8mm
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Release
2014
2025 Q1
2025 Q2 Newest
MSRP
$120
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Best price
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$99.88 Lowest price
$129.95
Ratings
Overall
Bottom tier (6%)
Bottom tier (18%)
Exceptional (100%) Best overall
Comfort
Bottom tier (20%)
Average (47%)
Exceptional (100%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Good (76%)
Above average (66%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Above average (62%)
Average (48%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Bottom tier (4%)
Below average (34%)
Exceptional (99%) Best appearance
Value
Bottom tier (15%)
Above average (64%)
Exceptional (100%) Best value
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Reader Reviews

43 reader reviews

Review a shoe

Showing 1–5 of 43 reviews

If it is not broke, don't fix it.

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

I have been wearing Saucony Guides for many years and through many models. They have always been excellent in basically every regard. However, I began wearing the Guide 10 and they were markedly inferior to the earlier models. They were uncomfortable, blistered my ankles, constructed of cheaper materials, and didn't even look as good. I went and bought some older models and still use them. The Guide 8 and prior are great shoes. I never actually used a 9 so I can't say specifically but the 10 is worth just being tossed in the trash can.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

I originally had this shoe selected for me at my local running store after the salesperson did an analysis of my running style. Since then I've bought duplicate versions on Amazon for cheaper, but same brand/style shoe. I used to always get shin splints and knee pain and with this shoe I have none of that. I also use custom orthotics due to flat feet, and those fit well into this shoe.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

From 5K races to marathon training, and running with the dog, I have used this shoe, approx 50 mpw, and its is an excellent shoe.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

4/5

Overall

3 yrs. I wish they held up better. I notice performance decrease after 200 mi which is not great for a trainer but for cost reasons have to wear them a while longer creating some increases injury risk.
Comfort
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

4/5

Overall

I have been wearing this shoe since the Guide 1's when I started running and despite suffering from several injuries the past 4 years I never switched shoes. After wearing these shoes for so long trying on a different brand feels awkward. I find the Saucony Guide shoes extremely comfortable which is also why I decided to stick with them. I live in the city so I mostly run on roads but hit the traisl whenever I can. I wear these shoes for everyday runs and wear Kinvaras when I hit the track for anything under 5:00 pace workouts. I have recently had several foot injuries recently and am considering a switch after almost 10 years of wearing the Saucony Guide.
Comfort
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
4/5