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Mirage 5

Mirage 5
Daily trainer · Stability · Road
Good (66/100)

Shoe details

Weight
9 oz
Release
2015
MSRP
$110
Stack Height
23mm heel - 19mm toe
Drop Height
4mm

Ratings & Reviews

Good (66/100)

Better than about 21% of shoes

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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This score rates worse than 79% of shoes.

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Rating breakdown

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Overall

Good (66/100)

Overall ranking

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Good (66/100)

Rank

Ranks above 21% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Cushioning

Above average (81/100)

Cushioning ranking

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Above average (81/100)

Rank

Ranks above 57% of shoes

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Value

Good (76/100)

Value ranking

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Good (76/100)

Rank

Ranks above 51% of shoes

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Comfort

Below average (60/100)

Comfort ranking

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Below average (60/100)

Rank

Ranks above 10% of shoes

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Appearance

Below average (60/100)

Appearance ranking

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

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Below average (60/100)

Rank

Ranks above 9% of shoes

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Durability

Below average (56/100)

Durability ranking

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Below average (56/100)

Rank

Ranks above 4% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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0%

0/6

Prefer this shoe over another.

Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.

All Running Shoes

Worse than 79% of 2,526 running shoes ranked.

Good (66/100)

Daily Trainers

Worse than 77% of 1,847 daily trainers ranked.

23%

Saucony

Worse than 82% of 206 Saucony shoes ranked.

18%

Pros & Cons

Cons

  • A majority of reviewers like this shoe less than their last shoe.
  • Rated below average overall.
  • Rated below average on comfort.
  • Rated below average on cushioning.
  • Rated below average on durability.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

Saucony Mirage 5
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HOKA Clifton 9
Mirage 5
Mirage 2
Clifton 9
Current shoe
Reference shoe
Newest
Lightest / Best overall / Best comfort
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Stability
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
9 oz M
—
8.5 oz M Lightest
Stack
23/19mm
—
40/35mm
Drop
4mm
—
5mm
Release
2015
2025 Newest
2023 Q1
MSRP
$110 Lower MSRP
—
$165
Best price
—
—
$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Below average (21%)
Bottom tier (16%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Bottom tier (10%)
Below average (25%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Average (57%)
Below average (27%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Bottom tier (4%)
Bottom tier (3%)
Good (80%) Best durability
Appearance
Bottom tier (9%)
Below average (23%)
Very good (81%) Best appearance
Value
Average (51%)
Average (49%)
Good (74%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

5 reader ratings

Review a shoe

Showing 1–5 of 5 written reviews

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Apr 4, 2016

4/5

Overall

This is a really solid shoe series, by an even more solid company. The mirage 5 is light and made for both easy days and can be used for tempo/ speed work. Very disappointed this model is no longer manufactured, but the Mirage 5 is very versatile, looks good, and provides a comfortable ride for up to 400 miles.
Comfort
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Mar 20, 2016

5/5

Overall

Very nice pair of trainers for this track season
Comfort
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

logan55555 · Feb 28, 2016

5/5

Overall

For me the Mirage 5 was just about perfect. I have mild to moderate overpronation and am more of a fore/midfoot striker, these shoes were great for my pronation and need for something with a low heel-to-toe offset. I am currently in my third pair of Mirages and have gotten about 500-550 miles on my previous two pairs. I have used this shoe for long runs and repeats and for the most part it has held up. Overall a great shoe for runners with mild to moderate over pronation who are looking for something with a cross of stability and minimalism.
Comfort
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Dec 9, 2015

4/5

Overall

Comfort
4/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
3/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · May 9, 2015

4/5

Overall

Comfort
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
4/5