Saucony

Omni 16

Omni 16
Daily trainer · Stability · Road

Shoe details

Weight
10.8 oz
Release
2017 Q3
MSRP
$130
Drop Height
8mm

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Good (79/100)

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Overall

Good (79/100)

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Good (79/100)

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Durability

Above average (86/100)

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Above average (86/100)

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Ranks above 75% of shoes

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Comfort

Above average (82/100)

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Above average (82/100)

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Ranks above 67% of shoes

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Cushioning

Above average (80/100)

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Above average (80/100)

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Value

Good (69/100)

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Good (69/100)

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Below average (65/100)

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Below average (65/100)

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1/4

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Newest
Lightest / Best overall / Best comfort
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Stability
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
10.8 oz M
10.1 oz M
8.5 oz M Lightest
Stack
35/27mm
40/35mm
Drop
8mm
8mm
5mm
Release
2017 Q3
2023 Q4 Newest
2023 Q1
MSRP
$130 Lower MSRP
$140
$165
Best price
$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Average (58%)
Below average (39%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Above average (67%)
Below average (40%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Above average (64%)
Below average (35%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Good (75%)
Average (52%)
Good (80%) Best durability
Appearance
Bottom tier (18%)
Bottom tier (14%)
Very good (81%) Best appearance
Value
Below average (27%)
Below average (27%)
Good (74%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

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Everyday training

Anonymous runner · Jul 24, 2019

5/5

Overall

Go to shoe with stability for distance XC training. Too heavy for racing. Am on my forth or fifth pair.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Saucony omni 16

Anonymous runner · Jul 3, 2019

4/5

Overall

Good for cushioning. Prevents heel pain for me personally. durable, as I run 50-70 miles a week and i run very hard. So it seems to help prevent injuries. Good stability shoe too.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
3/5