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Saucony Ride 19
Road Daily Trainer

Saucony Ride 19

One of the best Ride models Saucony has made in a long time — stable, cushioned, and bouncy — and the reviewer's preferred alternative to the Hoka Clifton for daily training, walking, and all-day wear. — Kofuzi

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Physical blueprint

Where this shoe sits

Weight 255 g
Heel stack 38.0 mm
Drop 8.0 mm
Cushioning High

Best for

Daily Training
Pronation Neutral
Surface Road

Specifications

Weight (M9)
255g (9.0 oz)
Stack (Heel)
38.0 mm
Stack (Forefoot)
30.0 mm
Drop
8.0 mm
Midsole
PWRRUN+ (supercritical eTPU)
Outsole
XT-900 carbon rubber
Upper
Engineered mesh
Lacing
Traditional

Fit Profile

Length
True To Size
Forefoot Width
Standard
Midfoot Width
Roomy
Heel Width
Snug
Lockdown
Good
Toe Box
Roomy
Sizing
True To Size

Ride Characteristics

Cushioning
High
Feel
Soft Plush
Energy Return
Low
Stability
Neutral

Durability

Outsole
Above Average

Expert reviews · 5 reviewers · grouped per channel

DO
Doctors of Running Youtube →

A 3-seed that suffered the bracket's first upset, losing to the Altra Experience Flow 3; panel was split on whether its beaded PWRRUN Plus midsole is plush-in-a-good-way or just mushy.

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+1 earlier review from Doctors of Running

Much softer and plusher than Ride 18 — feels more like a Triumph than a Ride, with a wider platform and lots of sole flaring. Good for those who want plush; less ideal for runners who liked the Ride 18's snappier feel.

Best for: Runners who want a softer, plusher daily trainer that feels more like a Triumph than the older Rides

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E
EDDBUD Youtube ↗

A slightly heavier but more accommodating update to the Ride with wider heel and better outsole; a dependable, traditional daily trainer that is the antithesis of soft, hyped shoes like the Evo SL.

Best for: Runners wanting a reliable, traditional daily trainer with light stability and a bit below max stack

source
FR
FORDY RUNS Youtube ↗

A back-to-basics daily trainer that does the fundamentals exceptionally well — stable, comfortable, and versatile without flashy gimmicks.

Best for: Runners wanting a back-to-basics, stable, comfortable daily trainer for everyday mileage and parkrun-style outings.

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K
Kofuzi Youtube ↑

One of the best Ride models Saucony has made in a long time — stable, cushioned, and bouncy — and the reviewer's preferred alternative to the Hoka Clifton for daily training, walking, and all-day wear.

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+2 earlier reviews from Kofuzi

A daily trainer with max-cushion ride characteristics; good value at $145.

source

The best Ride Kofuzi has run in; a soft, bouncy, genuinely neutral daily trainer ideal for easy and recovery days.

Best for: Neutral daily training and recovery runs

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TR
The Run Testers Youtube ↗

A solid but unspectacular update to the Ride line that trades some of the previous version's snappy responsiveness for softer cushioning. Competent and comfortable for easy and steady miles but lacks the versatility and excitement of some similarly priced competitors.

Best for: Runners seeking a comfortable, reliable cushioned daily trainer for easy to moderate pace running.

30 miles tested · source
+1 earlier review from The Run Testers

A positive incremental update to an already excellent daily trainer — slightly softer, more comfortable, and a touch more uptempo-capable than the Ride 18 without overhauling the formula.

Best for: Versatile, reliable daily trainer for beginners and runners wanting a comfortable workhorse at a reasonable price.

11 miles tested · source

Frequently asked questions

How does the Saucony Ride 19 fit?

Reviewers note: True to size across all three testers. Roomy forefoot with ample toe box space. Good midfoot lockdown and well-padded heel collar with a slightly deeper heel cup for secure hold. Regular and wide width options available.

Per The Run Testers.

How much does the Saucony Ride 19 weigh and what is its drop?

The Saucony Ride 19 weighs about 255g (men's 9), has a 38.0mm heel stack and a 8.0mm heel-toe drop.

What shoes is the Saucony Ride 19 compared to?

Reviewers compare the Saucony Ride 19 to Hoka Clifton 11, Saucony Ride 18, Saucony Kinvara Ride Max, Saucony Endorphin Azura.

Per Kofuzi, The Run Testers, EDDBUD, Doctors of Running, FORDY RUNS.

How many experts have reviewed the Saucony Ride 19?

Next Pair aggregates 10 expert reviews of the Saucony Ride 19, including Doctors of Running, Kofuzi, The Run Testers.

Per Doctors of Running, Kofuzi, The Run Testers.

Where it sits among similar shoes

Compared to other road daily trainer in the same lane.

Weight · lower = lighter Men's size 9
Saucony Ride 19
255g
Adidas Supernova Solution 2
266g
Adidas Adizero Evo SL
235g
Adidas Adizero SL 2
238g
Heel stack · higher = more cushioning mm
Saucony Ride 19
38.0mm
Adidas Supernova Solution 2
36.0mm
Adidas Adizero Evo SL
37.0mm
Adidas Adizero SL 2
40.0mm
Drop · higher = more heel-leaning mm
Saucony Ride 19
8.0mm
Adidas Supernova Solution 2
10.0mm
Adidas Adizero Evo SL
7.0mm
Adidas Adizero SL 2
9.0mm

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Saucony Ride 19

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Last updated 2026-08-13