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Guide 9

Guide 9
Daily trainer · Stability · Road
Below average (24%)

Shoe details

Weight
9.7 oz
Release
2017 Q3
MSRP
$120
Drop Height
8mm

Ratings & Reviews

Below average (24%)

Rated worse overall than 76% of all shoes.
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This score rates worse than 76% 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

Below average (24%)

Value

Very good (81%)

Cushioning

Above average (68%)

Comfort

Average (55%)

Appearance

Average (54%)

Durability

Average (44%)

All Running Shoes

Worse than 76% of 2,492 running shoes ranked.

Below average (24%)

Daily Trainers

Worse than 73% of 1,818 daily trainers ranked.

Below average (27%)

Guide Family

Worse than 62% of 10 guide family ranked.

Below average (38%)

Saucony

Worse than 85% of 206 Saucony shoes ranked.

Bottom tier (15%)

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Rated above average on comfort.
  • Rated above average on cushioning.
  • Rated above average on durability.

Cons

  • Rated below average overall.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

Saucony Guide 9
Saucony Guide 18
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Guide 9
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
9.7 oz M
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Stack
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Drop
8mm
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Release
2017 Q3
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 (15%)
Bottom tier (18%)
Exceptional (100%) Best overall
Comfort
Average (56%)
Average (47%)
Exceptional (100%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Above average (68%)
Above average (66%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Average (44%)
Average (48%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Average (54%)
Below average (34%)
Exceptional (99%) Best appearance
Value
Very good (81%)
Above average (64%)
Exceptional (100%) Best value
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Reader Reviews

5 reader reviews

Review a shoe

Showing 1–5 of 5 reviews

Flat Feet and a Dream

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

4/5

Overall

The Saucony Guide seemed to break down quickly. However, the overall structure and comfort of the shoe is one of the greatest I have had. The medial post held up very well and the mesh at the top is still yet to wear a hole, but the sole of the shoe did not withstand mileage very well.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Snug fit, good ride

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

I had to go up 1/2 size, and even then it's a bit on the snug side (can't fit thicker winter socks). But, the upper is flexible so this hasn't been uncomfortable in any regard. The thing that stands out is the ride -- so smooth, lets my foot move naturally despite having some pronation support. Smoother than other shoes I've been in recently (Brooks Adrenaline and Ravenna, particularly). I haven't had them long enough to comment on durability, but if they hold up well, I'll repurchase. Getting over achilles injury (sustained in different shoes), so I haven't run these fast or long yet. The tread was unusually slippery at first, such that I had to watch my footing on normal (wet) asphalt. This wore off within a few runs, but was concerning at first.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

4/5

Overall

Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Great Shoe

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

Holds up well. Wears through mesh of toe box more quickly than expected, but otherwise does well after considerable use in mud, water, snow, and other rough conditions. Great shoe that has given me a lot of great miles.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

4/5

Overall

Comfort
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5