assistant: You've got a great shoe — the Ride 18 is a solid workhorse. If you want to stay in that same price range but add more cushion, I'd lean toward the **Saucony Ride v19** or the **Saucony Endorphin Azura v1**, depending on how much bounce you want. **Ride v19** keeps the Ride family's familiar geometry and ride character — same 8.0mm drop, true-to-size fit, good lockdown — but swaps in a softer PWRRUN+ midsole (supercritical eTPU) for noticeably more plush cushioning. It's slightly heavier (255g vs 269g in your v18, so actually lighter than I'd expect), but that's the trade for the softer landing. EDDBUD notes it's "a slightly heavier but more accommodating update" with a wider heel and better outsole. Same $140 price, same neutral pronation fit. **Endorphin Azura v1** is the curveball: it's $150 (just $10 more) and brings high cushioning *plus* a rockered ride and PEBA foam (PWRRUN PB) that gives you more bounce and energy return than either Ride. The Run Testers call it "the more versatile of the two" — firmer and bouncier than a typical daily trainer, so it covers easy to fast paces well. Same 8.0mm drop and neutral fit, but the ride character is noticeably snappier and more responsive. **My pick:** If you want to stay closest to what you know (Ride family, familiar ride), go **v19**. If you want a noticeable step up in liveliness and versatility without leaving the Saucony ecosystem, **Azura v1** is worth the extra $10. Which matters more to you — staying in the Ride's comfort zone, or getting a bit more pop and responsiveness?