Road Daily Trainer

Saucony Omni 23 ST 23

Matt finds the Omni 23 ST to be a surprisingly nice update to the Omni line, with full-length Power Run PB delivering a bouncy, somewhat quicker-riding stability shoe that flies under the radar and addresses the mushiness common in soft stability shoes. — Doctors of Running

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Physical blueprint

Where this shoe sits

Weight 286 g

Heel stack 40.0 mm

Drop 8.0 mm

Cushioning High

Best for

Daily TrainingLong RunsRecovery & Easy

Suits Heel, Midfoot strikers

Pronation Mild Overpronation

Surface Road

Lifespan 100+ mi

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

Lockdown

Good

Sizing

True To Size

Ride Characteristics

Cushioning

High

Feel

Soft Plush

Energy Return

High

Stability

Mild Stability

Rocker

Moderate

Transition

Smooth

Bounce

Bouncy

Durability

Expected Miles

100+

Outsole

Above Average

Expert reviews · 2 reviewers · grouped per channel

Doctors of Running Youtube ↑

One of the two best stability shoes on the market in 2026; the more relaxed, softer, bouncier daily-trainer of the pair with traditional post-style stability and excellent midsole durability.

Best for: Runners wanting a relaxed, bouncy daily-trainer stability shoe with a more traditional firmer medial post for easy and long runs

100 miles tested · source

+2 earlier reviews from Doctors of Running

Best for: Overpronators who want a bouncy stability shoe that doesn't feel clunky or mushy

source

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.

73 miles tested · source

FORDY RUNS Youtube ↗

Reviewer calls it a cracking shoe and recommends it as a solid long run daily trainer.

Best for: Long runs and daily training

source

Frequently asked questions

How does the Saucony Omni 23 ST 23 fit?

Reviewers note: Significant update from previous Omni versions

Per Doctors of Running.

How much does the Saucony Omni 23 ST 23 weigh and what is its drop?

The Saucony Omni 23 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 23 ST 23 compared to?

Reviewers compare the Saucony Omni 23 ST 23 to Saucony Hurricane 24, Brooks Glycerin GTS 22, Saucony Hurricane 25, Saucony Guide 19.

Per Doctors of Running.

How many experts have reviewed the Saucony Omni 23 ST 23?

Next Pair aggregates 4 expert reviews of the Saucony Omni 23 ST 23, including Doctors of Running, FORDY RUNS.

Per Doctors of Running, FORDY RUNS.

Where it sits among similar shoes

Compared to other road daily trainer in the same lane.

Weight · lower = lighter Men's size 9

Saucony Omni 23 ST 23

286g

Adidas Supernova Solution 2

266g

Kiprun Kipride Max

278g

Saucony Hurricane 25

295g

Heel stack · higher = more cushioning mm

Saucony Omni 23 ST 23

40.0mm

Adidas Supernova Solution 2

36.0mm

Kiprun Kipride Max

44.0mm

Saucony Hurricane 25

41.0mm

Drop · higher = more heel-leaning mm

Saucony Omni 23 ST 23

8.0mm

Adidas Supernova Solution 2

10.0mm

Kiprun Kipride Max

6.0mm

Saucony Hurricane 25

6.0mm

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Foam guide

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Last updated 2026-08-13