Saucony Ride 18

For men 35+: fit, comfort, weather and wear.

SauconyTrainer shape

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17 of 18 reviews recommend it.

1 has reservations.

Overall review score8.6/1017 authors

Will it fit your foot?

Length: True to size or small
Width: Narrow and regular: reports differ
Toes: Roomy

Where can you wear it?

Warm days: reports differ
Wet ground: reports differ
Feels light on foot
Worn for running, walking

$127Mid-rangetypical price at large US stores$100–$145 across stores

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Do Saucony Ride 18 run big?

Length

Ride 18

Reports differ: small or true to size.

Reported sensations

1
Width
Ride 18
- Reports differ: narrow or regular.
2
Around the toes
Ride 18
- Roomy.

How heavy do they feel?

Weight on foot

Ride 18

Feels light.

Weather, water & grip

In warm weather

Ride 18

Some reports disagree: hot.

Grip underfoot

Ride 18

Slipping reported on wet pavement.
Reports differ: secure or slippery.

How do they hold up over time?

Will they keep their looks?

Ride 18

Holds up with wear.

How long have people worn them?

Ride 18

Owners describe 3–12 months or under 3 months of wear.
Some pairs are still in use.

These are times already worn, not estimates of how long a new pair will last.

See them on video

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Saucony Ride 18 Full Review | A fantastic daily workhorse with plenty of comfort

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Saucony Ride 18 Review: Highly Versatile, and More Comfortable Than Ever

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Saucony Ride 18 - no nonsense daily trainers

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New Trainers Alert: Unboxing Saucony Ride 18s for Running by ellielauragifford

Saucony Ride 18 Shoe Review in 90 Seconds by ar_running

Discover Saucony's New Ride 18 for All Runners by klopperssport

Saucony Ride 18 First Run Review | Still a great daily shoe, with some nice updates

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Saucony Ride 18 Review: Mid-Run Reactions to the Plush, Versatile New Daily Trainer

Saucony Ride 19 vs. 18: Why the Change Hurts by runswithmal

Saucony Ride 18: Perfect Daily Running Trainer by fly.wick

Saucony Ride 18 Review: The Ultimate Running Shoe by roadrunnersports

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About our research

Based on 28 reviews and other sources.

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Similar uses, different fits and trade-offs. These are reports about each model, not a head-to-head test.

Saucony Ride 18 vs adidas Supernova Rise 3

Also used for running. Compare length.

Saucony Ride 18

adidas Supernova Rise 3See this model

Saucony Ride 18 vs adidas Supernova Rise 3
What matters	Saucony Ride 18	adidas Supernova Rise 3
Length	Reports differ: small or true to size.	Reports differ: true to size or large.
Width	Reports differ: narrow or regular.	Reports differ: regular or wide.
Toe box	Roomy.	Reports differ: roomy or tight.
Weight on the foot	Feels light.	SUPERNOVA RISE 3 RUNNING Some reports disagree: light. Supernova Rise 3 Opinions differ on whether it feels light.
Maker price	$99.98–$144.99 (typical price at large US stores)	$169 (typical price at large US stores)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.

Saucony Ride 18 vs adidas Ultraboost 5X

Also used for running. Compare length.

Saucony Ride 18

adidas Ultraboost 5XSee this model

Saucony Ride 18 vs adidas Ultraboost 5X
What matters	Saucony Ride 18	adidas Ultraboost 5X
Length	Reports differ: small or true to size.	wide feetTrue to size. Reports differ: true to size or large.
Width	Reports differ: narrow or regular.	wide feetRoomy across the foot. Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
Toe box	Roomy.	wide feetRoomy. Roomy.
Weight on the foot	Feels light.	Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
Maker price	$99.98–$144.99 (typical price at large US stores)	$99.98–$180 (typical price at large US stores)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26 / 2026-09-25.

Saucony Ride 18 vs Asics GT-2000

Also used for running. Compare length.

Saucony Ride 18

Asics GT-2000See this model

Saucony Ride 18 vs Asics GT-2000
What matters	Saucony Ride 18	Asics GT-2000
Length	Reports differ: small or true to size.	Reports differ: true to size or large. GT-2000 14 True to size. GT-2000 15 True to size.
Width	Reports differ: narrow or regular.	Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide. GT-2000 14 Regular fit. GT-2000 15 Regular fit.
Toe box	Roomy.	GT-2000 14 Roomy. GT-2000 15 Roomy.
Weight on the foot	Feels light.	Feels light. GT-2000 14 Feels light. GT-2000 15 Feels light.
Maker price	$99.98–$144.99 (typical price at large US stores)	$109.95–$140 (typical price at large US stores)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26.

Saucony Ride 18 vs Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25

Also used for running. Compare length.

Saucony Ride 18

Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25See this model

Saucony Ride 18 vs Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25
What matters	Saucony Ride 18	Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25
Length	Reports differ: small or true to size.	True to size.
Width	Reports differ: narrow or regular.	wide feetNarrow fit. Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
Toe box	Roomy.	Roomy.
Weight on the foot	Feels light.	Feels light.
Maker price	$99.98–$144.99 (typical price at large US stores)	$154.95–$155 (typical price at large US stores)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26 / 2026-09-25.

Saucony Ride 18 vs Brooks Ghost 18

Also used for running. Compare length.

Saucony Ride 18

Brooks Ghost 18See this model

Saucony Ride 18 vs Brooks Ghost 18
What matters	Saucony Ride 18	Brooks Ghost 18
Length	Reports differ: small or true to size.	Reports differ: true to size or large.
Width	Reports differ: narrow or regular.	Reports differ: regular or wide.
Toe box	Roomy.	Roomy.
Weight on the foot	Feels light.	Feels light.
Maker price	$99.98–$144.99 (typical price at large US stores)	$150–$179.99 (typical price at large US stores)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-26 / 2026-09-25.

Saucony Ride 18 vs Brooks Glycerin Max 2

Also used for running. Compare width.

Saucony Ride 18

Brooks Glycerin Max 2See this model

Saucony Ride 18 vs Brooks Glycerin Max 2
What matters	Saucony Ride 18	Brooks Glycerin Max 2
Length	Reports differ: small or true to size.	wide feetTrue to size. Reports differ: small or true to size.
Width	Reports differ: narrow or regular.	wide feetRegular fit. Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
Toe box	Roomy.	Roomy.
Weight on the foot	Feels light.	Feels heavy. Reports differ: light or heavy.
Maker price	$99.98–$144.99 (typical price at large US stores)	$199.95–$200 (typical price at large US stores)