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Saucony Ride 19

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

SauconyTrainer shape

Saucony Ride 19
Reviews

10 of 13 reviews recommend it.

1 has reservations; 2 do not recommend it.

Overall review score7.1/1012 authors

Ride 19

  • True to size
  • All day: comfortable

Wide

  • Wide
  • Feels light

$145Mid-rangeprice at the maker's store

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  • SoleChunky-looking
  • Coloursblack, grey

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Do Saucony Ride 19 run big?

Length

Ride 19

  • True to size.
21

Reported sensations

  1. Width

    Wide

    • Wide fit.

    Ride 19

    • Reports differ: regular or wide.

  2. Around the toes

    Ride 19

    • Reported blister.
    • thick socksSnug.
    • Roomy.

Are Saucony Ride 19 comfortable all day?

Through the day

Ride 19

  • All dayComfortable.

Weight on foot

Wide

  • Feels light.

Ride 19

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

Where do they grip or slip?

Grip underfoot

Ride 19

  • Holds on wet pavement.
  • Slipping reported on wet ground.

How do they hold up over time?

Will they keep their looks?

Ride 19

  • Some pairs hold up; others show wear quickly.

How long have people worn them?

Wide

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

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

Materials & everyday details

Sole shape

Chunky-looking

Materials & details
Colour contrast
Sole stands out from the upper
Sole colours
black / white
Upper colours
black / grey

From maker pages; visual descriptions are our reading of their images. Details can vary across versions.

See them on video

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Saucony Ride 19 Review: Cushioned daily trainer gets softer for 2026

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SAUCONY RIDE 19: Good, but is the call coming from inside the house?

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Saucony Ride 19 Review | One of the Most Comfortable Daily Sneakers

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SAUCONY RIDE 19 - INITIAL REVIEW - NEW DAILY TRAINER FOR 2026 - EDDBUD

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Saucony Ride 19 Review: A Softer, Smoother Neutral Ride for Daily Miles

Saucony Ride 19 Review: First Impressions & 10‑Mile Run by charlesmcgnarles

Embracing Wellness: My New Saucony Ride 19 Journey

Saucony Ride 19 review — smooth, light running shoe ...

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Saucony Ride 19 Review - Doing the basics well!

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Saucony Ride 19 Review | A Step Back? My Honest Thoughts

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Saucony Ride 19 First Look | Reliable Comfort Overhauled for 2026!!

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Saucony Ride 19 First Run Review | The popular daily shoe gets a few updates

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About our research

Based on 17 reviews and other sources.

We compare owner feedback and reviews for fit, comfort and wear. Model details come from maker and retail information.

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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 19 vs Brooks Ghost 16

Also used for running. Compare width.
Saucony Ride 19
Saucony Ride 19
Brooks Ghost 16
Brooks Ghost 16See this model
What mattersSaucony Ride 19Brooks Ghost 16
Length
  • True to size.
  • True to size.
Width

Wide

  • Wide fit.

Ride 19

  • Reports differ: regular or wide.
  • Narrow fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
Toe box
  • thick socksSnug.
  • Roomy.
  • Roomy.
All day on your feet
  • All dayComfortable.
  • Walking · All day standingComfortable.
Weight on the foot

Wide

  • Feels light.

Ride 19

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
  • Opinions differ on whether it feels light.
Sole shapeChunky-lookingRegular profile
Maker price$145 (price at the maker's store)$109.95 (price at the maker's store)

Maker prices recorded 2026-10-01 / 2026-09-26.

Saucony Ride 19 vs Nike Vomero 18

Also used for running. Compare length.
Saucony Ride 19
Saucony Ride 19
Nike Vomero 18
Nike Vomero 18See this model
What mattersSaucony Ride 19Nike Vomero 18
Length
  • True to size.
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.
Width

Wide

  • Wide fit.

Ride 19

  • Reports differ: regular or wide.
  • narrow feetSnug across the foot.
  • wide feetRoomy across the foot.
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
Toe box
  • thick socksSnug.
  • Roomy.
  • wide feetSnug.
  • Reports differ: roomy or tight.
All day on your feet
  • All dayComfortable.
  • Standing · All dayComfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.
Weight on the foot

Wide

  • Feels light.

Ride 19

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
Sole shapeChunky-lookingChunky-looking
Maker price$145 (price at the maker's store)$165 (price at the maker's store)

Maker prices recorded 2026-10-01 / 2026-09-26.

Saucony Ride 19 vs Asics Gel-Nimbus

Also used for running. Compare length.
Saucony Ride 19
Saucony Ride 19
Asics Gel-Nimbus
Asics Gel-NimbusSee this model
What mattersSaucony Ride 19Asics Gel-Nimbus
Length
  • True to size.
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.

27

  • wide feetTrue to size.
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
Width

Wide

  • Wide fit.

Ride 19

  • Reports differ: regular or wide.
  • Narrow fit.

27

  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
Toe box
  • thick socksSnug.
  • Roomy.
  • Reports differ: roomy, snug or tight.

27

  • Reports differ: roomy or snug.
All day on your feet
  • All dayComfortable.

27

  • All day walkingComfortable.
Weight on the foot

Wide

  • Feels light.

Ride 19

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

26

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

27

  • Reports differ: light or heavy.

Gel-Nimbus

  • Feels light.
Maker price$145 (price at the maker's store)$170–$185 (price at the maker's store)

Maker prices recorded 2026-10-01 / 2026-09-28.

Saucony Ride 19 vs Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24

Also used for running. Compare length.
Saucony Ride 19
Saucony Ride 19
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24See this model
What mattersSaucony Ride 19Brooks Adrenaline GTS 24
Length
  • True to size.
  • Runs small.
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
Width

Wide

  • Wide fit.

Ride 19

  • Reports differ: regular or wide.
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
Toe box
  • thick socksSnug.
  • Roomy.
  • Reports differ: roomy, snug or tight.
All day on your feet
  • All dayComfortable.
  • Walking · All dayComfortable.
  • All day walkingComfortable.
Weight on the foot

Wide

  • Feels light.

Ride 19

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
  • Reports differ: light or heavy.
Sole shapeChunky-lookingRegular profile

Maker prices recorded 2026-10-01 / 2026-09-26.

Saucony Ride 19 vs Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25

Also used for running. Compare width.
Saucony Ride 19
Saucony Ride 19
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25See this model
What mattersSaucony Ride 19Brooks Adrenaline GTS 25
Length
  • True to size.
  • True to size.
Width

Wide

  • Wide fit.

Ride 19

  • Reports differ: regular or wide.
  • wide feetNarrow fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
Toe box
  • thick socksSnug.
  • Roomy.
  • Roomy.
All day on your feet
  • All dayComfortable.
  • All day standingComfortable.
Weight on the foot

Wide

  • Feels light.

Ride 19

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
  • Feels light.
Sole shapeChunky-lookingChunky-looking

Maker prices recorded 2026-10-01 / 2026-09-25.

Saucony Ride 19 vs Brooks Ghost 18

Also used for running. Compare length.
Saucony Ride 19
Saucony Ride 19
Brooks Ghost 18
Brooks Ghost 18See this model
What mattersSaucony Ride 19Brooks Ghost 18
Length
  • True to size.
  • Reports differ: true to size or large.
Width

Wide

  • Wide fit.

Ride 19

  • Reports differ: regular or wide.
  • Reports differ: regular or wide.
Toe box
  • thick socksSnug.
  • Roomy.
  • Roomy.
All day on your feet
  • All dayComfortable.
  • All day walkingComfortable.
Weight on the foot

Wide

  • Feels light.

Ride 19

  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
  • Feels light.
Sole shapeChunky-lookingChunky-looking

Maker prices recorded 2026-10-01 / 2026-09-25.

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