Side by side comparison: Adidas Response 2 vs Saucony Cohesion 19

Adidas Response 2
AdidasResponse 2

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

7.5

Solid

released 2026

Price Judgment

~$75$126$116$95$84

Strong Buy

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 8Energy Return: 5Stability: 8Durability: 7Fun to Ride: 5

Run Fitness

Daily: 8Long: 7Tempo: 4Race: 3Recovery: 6

Pros & Cons

Excellent comfort for price
Stable, wide platform
Durable outsole
Heavy and rigid
Limited energy return
Not agile

Specs

Best for5:30–7:00 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack32 mm heel / 24 mm forefoot
Weight301 g
Terrainroad
Widthwide
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Stable, cushioned daily trainer prioritizing comfort and value over speed or agility.

Where to Buy

Saucony Cohesion 19
SauconyCohesion 19

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

6.3

Limited

released 2024

Price Judgment

~$75$71$65$53$47

Unjustified

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 6Energy Return: 3Stability: 8Durability: 6Fun to Ride: 3

Run Fitness

Daily: 7Long: 4Tempo: 3Race: 2Recovery: 5

Pros & Cons

Very stable platform
Affordable price
Good heel cushioning
Harsh forefoot
Low energy return
Not for long runs

Specs

Best for5:30–7:00 min/km
Drop12 mm
Stack34 mm heel / 22 mm forefoot
Weight254 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Stable budget daily trainer for heel strikers, but harsh and dull for longer runs.