Side by side comparison: Altra Experience Form vs Saucony Guide 18

Product Judgment

7.3

Solid

released 2024

Price Judgment

~$105$108$99$81$72

Overpriced

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 6Energy Return: 5Stability: 8Durability: 7Fun to Ride: 5

Run Fitness

Daily: 8Long: 5Tempo: 5Race: 3Recovery: 6

Pros & Cons

Stable, mild guidance
Roomy anatomical toebox
Breathable upper
Firm, flat midsole
Limited long-run comfort

Specs

Best for5:15-6:45 min/km
Drop4 mm
Stack32 mm heel / 28 mm forefoot
Weight272 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationoverpronation
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Stable, firm daily trainer for mild stability and natural foot positioning; lacks plushness for long runs.

Saucony Guide 18
SauconyGuide 18

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

7.8

Solid

released 2024

Price Judgment

~$100$134$123$100$89

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Phasing Out

Performance

Comfort: 8Energy Return: 5Stability: 9Durability: 7Fun to Ride: 5

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 6Tempo: 4Race: 3Recovery: 7

Pros & Cons

Excellent breathability
Mild, non-intrusive stability
Secure, comfortable fit
Flat, uninspiring ride
Exposed foam limits outsole durability
Not suitable for fast paces

Specs

Best for5:15–6:45 min/km
Drop6 mm
Stack35 mm heel / 29 mm forefoot
Weight278 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationstability
Seasonsummer
Plateno

Judgment Summary

A solid, breathable stability trainer best for easy daily miles and mild pronation support.

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