Best shoe I've had
Anonymous runner · Dec 11, 2024
5/5
Overall
Brilliant daily shoe: fits like a glove, brilliant support. Like the old guides with the supportive element.
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
Saucony
Omni 21
Daily trainer
· Stability
· Road
Above average (88/100)
- Weight
- 11.1 oz
- Release
- 2022 Q4
- Stack Height
- 38mm heel - 30mm toe
- Drop Height
- 8mm
Above average (88/100)
overall
Shoe details
- Weight
- 11.1 oz
- Release
- 2022 Q4
- Stack Height
- 38mm heel - 30mm toe
- Drop Height
- 8mm
Ratings & Reviews
Above average (88/100)
Better than about 81% of shoes
Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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This score rates better than 81% of shoes.
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Overall
Above average (88/100)
Overall ranking
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Above average (88/100)
Rank
Ranks above 81% of shoes
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Durability
Above average (88/100)
Durability ranking
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Above average (88/100)
Rank
Ranks above 80% of shoes
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Cushioning
Above average (86/100)
Cushioning ranking
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Above average (86/100)
Rank
Ranks above 75% of shoes
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Comfort
Good (79/100)
Comfort ranking
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Good (79/100)
Rank
Ranks above 58% of shoes
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Value
Good (75/100)
Value ranking
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Good (75/100)
Rank
Ranks above 48% of shoes
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Appearance
Good (74/100)
Appearance ranking
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Good (74/100)
Rank
Ranks above 43% of shoes
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Comparison set
Rating
All Running Shoes
Better than 81% of 2,526 running shoes ranked.
Above average (88/100)
Daily Trainers
Better than 82% of 1,834 daily trainers ranked.
82%
Saucony
Better than 72% of 206 Saucony shoes ranked.
72%
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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Stability (Maximum)
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
11.1 oz M
10.1 oz M
8.5 oz M
Lightest
Stack
38/30mm
35/27mm
40/35mm
Drop
8mm
8mm
5mm
Release
2022 Q4
2023 Q4
Newest
2023 Q1
MSRP
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$140
Lower MSRP
$165
Best price
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$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Very good (82%)
Below average (39%)
Exceptional (>99%)
Best overall
Comfort
Average (58%)
Below average (40%)
Exceptional (>99%)
Best comfort
Cushioning
Good (75%)
Below average (35%)
Exceptional (>99%)
Best cushioning
Durability
Very good (80%)
Best durability
Average (52%)
Good (80%)
Appearance
Average (43%)
Bottom tier (14%)
Very good (81%)
Best appearance
Value
Average (48%)
Below average (27%)
Good (74%)
Best value
Where to buy
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Reader Ratings
4 reader ratings
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Great shoes
Matt · Dec 3, 2023
5/5
Overall
I have run well over 1000 miles in these and they are coming apart a little bit but still work and don’t hurt my feet/joints at all
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
I got the Omni as a counterpart to the Endorphin Speeds for longer road runs
cocoablini · Oct 2, 2023
4/5
Overall
I really like the fit and the drop of this show. It's not zero, but it's not a big wedge like a Mizuno. Durability has been very good and it was comfortable off the bat(no break in really needed). Upper is very durable as well. For those longer runs if you need some stability but not a tank like a Brooks or NB. I got these on sale on a lark and I use them every day now unless racing or speedwork on track. Value is good for the wear and the outer sole is designed for road. Reminds me of how much I like Sauconys from the 80s and 90s. I really got sick of Hokas and their unresponsive feel, and I changed my gait and did Knees Over Toes System so now mostly shoes are not critical as they were before
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 4/5