expireddaisybeetle | Staff posted Jul 15, 2023 06:52 AM
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expireddaisybeetle | Staff posted Jul 15, 2023 06:52 AM
Saucony Men's or Women's Shoes: Guide 15 or Ride 15 Running Shoes
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The rubber outsole, while not thick, is Saucony's XT-900 rubber, which lasts fairly well. Depending on your gait (distribution of forces across the sole), you may get 900-1,000 miles out of the outsoles, which is more than you're likely to get out of the EVA-blend midsoles, which may last perhaps 500 miles at most before they permanently compact enough that they lose substantially all of their impact protection. (Obviously, if you drag your feet a lot, the outsoles will not last as long.) Both the Ride 15 and Guide 15 come with insoles with ETPU foam (which is the same material as in adidas' Boost), which, for all practical purposes, will outlast any other part of the shoe (ETPU, from my experience, simply does not noticeably permanently compact, unlike substantially all other foams, including EVAs and the more expensive PEBAs). That said, most of the midsole is the EVA-blend, which will degrade over time and use, probably losing its useful utility before you wear through the outsole.
If your work environment requires dealing with mess (getting shoes stained with mess), you may consider the Ride 15 Runshield, which is a more water-resistant version of the shoe (different upper material). (Not water-proof, but significantly more water-resistant, for, e.g., running in the rain.) It will not be as breathable as the regular Ride 15, but will still be more so than, e.g., wearing most basketball shoes all day. The Ride 15 Runshield is also at the same sale price.
The Freedom 5 is also at the same sale price. Lower stack-height than the Ride/Guide, but, for walking, more than enough. These have PEBA-based midsoles, which is the most premium type of foam currently used in running shoes. Nike running shoes running near $300 use PEBA-based foams. They provide the most "expensive" feel as well, are squishier and bouncier than what you'll find in the Ride/Guide. Again, lower stack-height -- so, midsole not as thick as in Ride/Guide -- but certainly more than enough for walking. And, certainly for those with healthy knees, sufficient for running.
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Guides are the best I've found for overpronators. True to my size 12.
Kinvara is a fun shoe, but pretty minimal.
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WIsh I knew it when I bought my Endorphines a while ago.
Since then I've purchased 3 more pairs of Saucony in a half size bigger, and they all fit great.
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