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Saucony Shadow 6000

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

SauconyRunner shape

Saucony Shadow 6000
Reviews

14 of 15 reviews recommend it.

1 does not recommend it.

Overall review score8.3/1015 authors

Will it fit your foot?

  • Length: True to size or small
  • Width: Regular and wide: reports differ

Where can you wear it?

  • Rain: feet stay dry
  • Feels light on foot
  • Worn for walking, casual

$130Mid-rangeregular price at the maker's store

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  • SoleRegular profile
  • Coloursblack, grey, white

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Do Saucony Shadow 6000 run big?

Length

Shadow 6000

  • Reports differ: small or true to size.
1

Reported sensations

  1. Width

    Shadow 6000

    • wide feetRoomy across the foot.
    • Regular fit.

How heavy do they feel?

Weight on foot

Shadow 6000

  • Feels light.

Do feet stay dry in the rain?

Does rain get in?

Shadow 6000

  • Feet stayed dry.

How do they hold up over time?

Will they keep their looks?

Shadow 6000

  • Some pairs hold up; others show wear quickly.

Materials & everyday details

Sole shape

Regular profile

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

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

See them on video

DETAILED REVIEW OF THE SAUCONY SHADOW 6000 "CAPPUCCINO"

Saucony Shadow 6000: food fight review w/ on feet view

Saucony Shadow 6000 x Feature "Chocolate Chip" Review - How Good Are There?

Saucony Shadow 6000 review & Brand Discussion

Saucony Shadow 6000 Gore-Tex "Black": Review & On-Feet

SAUCONY SHADOW 6000 "FOOD FIGHT" ON FOOT & DETAILED LOOK!!! THESE SOLD OUT EVERYWHERE!!!

Saucony Shadow 6000 END Unboxing: World Peace Day Pack by cbaxkicks

Saucony Shadow 6000: A Classic Sneaker for Every ...

More videos

Review + On Foot | Feature x Saucony Shadow 6000 'Living Fossil' | Ash Bash

I know a shoe that’s tough but sweet! • Saucony Shadow 6000 ‘Sweet Street’

Saucony X Offspring "Running Since 96" ON FEET - Shadow 6000 Grey

SAUCONY FULL SUEDE PACK | SAUCONY SHADOW 6000 “SALMON” & “GREEN” (EMERALD) REVIEW

Best Re-Release: Saucony Shadow 6000 OG Review & On Feet Video

Saucony Originals Shadow 6000 White Red/ Baby Blue

A SNEAKER BRAND I'VE NEVER WORN BEFORE! // SAUCONY SHADOW 6000 - NAVY & WHITE

Saucony Shadow 6000 "Beta Pack" On Feet 1080HD

Saucony Shadow 6000 "Kintsugi": Review & On-Feet

Saucony X Premier "LIFE ON MARS" Shadow 6000 - ON FEET

Saucony Shadow 6000 "Veg Tan": Review & On-Feet

Today's Look - Cozy Style! "Biker Sweats" From Cotton Citizen - Saucony X Offspring Shadow 6000

Saucony Shadow 6000 "Cappuccino": Review & On-Feet

Saucony Shadow 6000 "Megabyte": Review & On-Feet

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About our research

Based on 28 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 Shadow 6000 vs Lems Primal

Also used for walking. Compare width.
Saucony Shadow 6000
Saucony Shadow 6000
Lems Primal
Lems PrimalSee this model
Saucony Shadow 6000 vs Lems Primal
What mattersSaucony Shadow 6000Lems Primal
Length
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.
  • Some reports disagree: small.

Primal 2

  • Reports differ: small or true to size.

Primal 3

  • Reports differ: small or true to size.
Width
  • wide feetRoomy across the foot.
  • Regular fit.
  • Reports differ: regular or wide.

Primal 2

  • Reports differ: regular or wide.

Primal 3

  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.
  • Feels light.

Primal 2

  • Feels light.

Primal 3

  • Feels light.
Sole shapeRegular profileSlim-looking
Maker price$130 (regular price at the maker's store)$125–$130 (regular price at the maker's store)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-25 / 2026-09-28.

Saucony Shadow 6000 vs Lems Primal Zen

Also used for walking. Compare length.
Saucony Shadow 6000 vs Lems Primal Zen
What mattersSaucony Shadow 6000Lems Primal Zen
Length
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.
  • True to size.
Width
  • wide feetRoomy across the foot.
  • Regular fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.
  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
Sole shapeRegular profileSlim-looking
Maker price$130 (regular price at the maker's store)$130–$150 (regular price at the maker's store)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-25 / 2026-09-28.

Saucony Shadow 6000 vs Mizuno MXR

Also used for walking. Compare length.
Saucony Shadow 6000
Saucony Shadow 6000
Mizuno MXR
Mizuno MXRSee this model
Saucony Shadow 6000 vs Mizuno MXR
What mattersSaucony Shadow 6000Mizuno MXR
Length
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.
  • True to size.

MXR

  • True to size.
Width
  • wide feetRoomy across the foot.
  • Regular fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.
  • Feels light.

MXR

  • Feels light.
Sole shapeRegular profileRegular profile
Maker price$130 (regular price at the maker's store)$150 (price at the maker's store)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-25.

Saucony Shadow 6000 vs Nike Air Max 95

Also used for walking. Compare length.
Saucony Shadow 6000 vs Nike Air Max 95
What mattersSaucony Shadow 6000Nike Air Max 95
Length
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
Width
  • wide feetRoomy across the foot.
  • Regular fit.
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.
  • Feels heavy.
Sole shapeRegular profileRegular profile
Maker price$130 (regular price at the maker's store)$190 (price at the maker's store)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-25.

Saucony Shadow 6000 vs Nike Air Max Plus

Also used for walking. Compare length.
Saucony Shadow 6000 vs Nike Air Max Plus
What mattersSaucony Shadow 6000Nike Air Max Plus
Length
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.
  • wide feetRuns small.
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
Width
  • wide feetRoomy across the foot.
  • Regular fit.
  • wide feetReports differ: snug or roomy.
  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.
  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.
Sole shapeRegular profileRegular profile
Maker price$130 (regular price at the maker's store)$190 (regular price at the maker's store)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-25.

Saucony Shadow 6000 vs Puma Easy Rider

Also used for walking. Compare length.
Saucony Shadow 6000 vs Puma Easy Rider
What mattersSaucony Shadow 6000Puma Easy Rider
Length
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.
  • True to size.

Vintage

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

Easy Rider

  • Runs small.
Width
  • wide feetRoomy across the foot.
  • Regular fit.
  • Narrow fit.

Vintage

  • Narrow fit.

Easy Rider

  • Narrow fit.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.
  • Feels light.

Vintage

  • Feels light.
Sole shapeRegular profileRegular profile
Maker price$130 (regular price at the maker's store)$95 (regular price at the maker's store)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-25 / 2026-09-23.

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