Saucony

Ignition 4

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Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Shoe details

Release
2016

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Above average (81/100)

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Overall

Above average (81/100)

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Above average (81/100)

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Ranks above 65% of shoes

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Appearance

Above average (84/100)

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Above average (84/100)

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Ranks above 69% of shoes

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Cushioning

Good (80/100)

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Good (80/100)

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Value

Good (78/100)

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Good (78/100)

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Ranks above 57% of shoes

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Comfort

Good (75/100)

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Good (75/100)

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Durability

Good (72/100)

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Good (72/100)

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Ranks above 37% of shoes

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
8.5 oz M
Stack
40/35mm
Drop
5mm
Release
2016
2025 Newest
2023 Q1
MSRP
$165
Best price
$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Above average (65%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Average (45%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Above average (63%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Below average (37%)
Good (80%) Best durability
Appearance
Above average (69%)
Very good (81%) Best appearance
Value
Average (57%)
Good (74%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

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Anonymous runner · Jun 29, 2024

5/5

Overall

I fell in love with these shoes in high school and begrudgingly switched over to Nike Pegasus when I started running in college. I have been looking to a shoe similar to this one ever since. Pretty durable, super affordable, and versatile shoe. 

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

Reader review

sdeller · Aug 31, 2014

2/5

Overall

I really don't like this shoe, I got it really cheap, but they make my right foot hurt.....If I could afford another pair I would throw these away
Comfort
1/5
Durability
1/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
3/5