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Matt's favorite 2026 stability shoe; rare soft-bouncy super foam paired with a strong medial post.
Best for: Long runs and marathon-pace efforts for overpronators wanting a bouncy medially-posted trainer.
Road Daily Trainer
Saucony Omni ST 23
Matt's favorite 2026 stability shoe; rare soft-bouncy super foam paired with a strong medial post. — Doctors of Running
"soft and bouncy" — Doctors of Running
Physical blueprint
Where this shoe sits
Weight 286 g
Heel stack 40.0 mm
Drop 8.0 mm
Cushioning High
Best for
Long RunsDaily Training
Surface Road
Specifications
Weight (M9)
286g (10.1 oz)
Stack (Heel)
40.0 mm
Stack (Forefoot)
32.0 mm
Drop
8.0 mm
Midsole
PWRRUN PB (PEBA) + PWRRUN (EVA)
Plate
Tpu (TPU Stability Frame (midfoot support arc))
Outsole
XT-900 carbon rubber
Upper
Engineered mesh
Lacing
Traditional
Fit Profile
Length
True To Size
Forefoot Width
Wide
Sizing
True To Size
Ride Characteristics
Cushioning
High
Feel
Soft Plush
Energy Return
High
Stability
Mild Stability
Rocker
Moderate
Transition
Smooth
Bounce
Bouncy
Durability
Outsole
Above Average
Midsole
Above Average
Expert reviews
Frequently asked questions
How does the Saucony Omni ST 23 fit?
Doctors of Running notes: Plush heel, snug forefoot with stretch, slightly wider midfoot; narrow feet may need lace lock.
Per Doctors of Running.
How much does the Saucony Omni ST 23 weigh and what is its drop?
The Saucony Omni ST 23 weighs about 286g (men's 9), has a 40.0mm heel stack and a 8.0mm heel-toe drop.
What shoes is the Saucony Omni ST 23 compared to?
Reviewers compare the Saucony Omni ST 23 to Saucony Hurricane 25, Saucony Guide 19, HOKA Gaviota, ASICS GT-4000.
Per Doctors of Running.
How many experts have reviewed the Saucony Omni ST 23?
Next Pair aggregates 1 expert review of the Saucony Omni ST 23, including Doctors of Running.
Per Doctors of Running.
Where it sits among similar shoes
Compared to other road daily trainer in the same lane.
Weight · lower = lighter
Saucony Omni ST 23 286g
Adidas Supernova Solution 2 266g
Mizuno Neo Vista 3 272g
Nike Vomero 18 298g
Heel stack · higher = more cushioning
Saucony Omni ST 23 40.0mm
Adidas Supernova Solution 2 36.0mm
Mizuno Neo Vista 3 50.0mm
Nike Vomero 18 44.0mm
Drop · higher = more heel-leaning
Saucony Omni ST 23 8.0mm
Adidas Supernova Solution 2 10.0mm
Mizuno Neo Vista 3 8.0mm
Nike Vomero 18 10.0mm
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Foam guide
How PEBA / Pebax foam works
Methodology. Specs come from manufacturer data and
authoritative third-party catalogs. Reviewer verdicts are summarized
from named, linked sources — never copied verbatim. We weight clinical
and lab-tested sources more heavily than community commentary, but the
specific weights stay internal. Never sponsored, never paid placement.
Last updated 2026-06-14