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Saucony

Ride 8

Ride 8
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Very good (80%)

Shoe details

Weight
9.4 oz
Release
2015 Q2
MSRP
$120
Stack Height
27mm heel - 19mm toe
Drop Height
8mm

Ratings & Reviews

Very good (80%)

Rated better overall than 80% of all shoes.
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This score rates better than 80% 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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Rankings are based on real review data, but there is always some uncertainty.

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

Very good (80%)

Cushioning

Good (70%)

Comfort

Average (58%)

Durability

Average (46%)

Value

Average (42%)

Appearance

Bottom tier (15%)

All Running Shoes

Better than 80% of 2,492 running shoes ranked.

Very good (80%)

Daily Trainers

Better than 80% of 1,818 daily trainers ranked.

Very good (80%)

Ride Family

Better than 91% of 10 ride family ranked.

Excellent (91%)

Saucony

Better than 75% of 206 Saucony shoes ranked.

Good (75%)

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Reviewers rate this shoe better than the Ride 7.
  • Rated among the top 25% of shoes overall.
  • Rated among the top 25% of shoes on comfort.
  • Rated above average on cushioning.

Cons

  • Most reviewers like this shoe less than their last shoe.
  • Rated below average on durability.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

Saucony Ride 8
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Ride 8
Ride 18
Kinvara 16
Current shoe
Reference shoe
Lightest / Lowest price
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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
9.4 oz M
8.1 oz M Lightest
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Stack
27/19mm
37/29mm
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Drop
8mm
8mm
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Release
2015 Q2
2024 Q4
2025 Q2 Newest
MSRP
$120
$145
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Best price
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$99.88 Lowest price
$129.95
Ratings
Overall
Average (51%)
Below average (38%)
Exceptional (100%) Best overall
Comfort
Average (58%)
Above average (67%)
Exceptional (100%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Good (70%)
Good (76%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Average (46%)
Average (61%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Bottom tier (16%)
Average (58%)
Exceptional (99%) Best appearance
Value
Average (42%)
Above average (64%)
Exceptional (100%) Best value
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Reader Reviews

6 reader reviews

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Showing 1–5 of 6 reviews

Great, versatile shoe!

codaayyee · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

If you are looking for a great trainer that can handle speed work, long runs, and slow,easy runs... this is your shoe! I have run in the voter and pegasus series, but the drop is too high for me...feels sloppy when the pace picks up. I have run in 6 pairs of this shoe.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

RunningMittens · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

I like it, not bouncy, feels a lot like the Kinvara 5 to me but more durable and slightly heavier
Comfort
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

4/5

Overall

Overall, I like it. I migrated from a Nike Pegasus and it has taken some time to adjust. It seems to be a little harder on my heels and lower legs. I'm a mid-foot striker.
Comfort
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

Love it
Comfort
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

Wowohn · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

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