Side by side comparison: ASICS Gel Pulse 17 vs Saucony Cohesion 19

ASICS Gel Pulse 17
ASICSGel Pulse 17

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

7.9

Solid

released 2026

Price Judgment

~$105$149$137$112$100

Buy

Widely Available

Performance

Comfort: 8Energy Return: 6Stability: 9Durability: 8Fun to Ride: 6

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 8Tempo: 5Race: 4Recovery: 7

Pros & Cons

Excellent stability
Protective cushioning
Premium upper comfort
Heavier than predecessor
Snug forefoot fit
Limited flexibility

Specs

Best for5:30–7:00 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack38 mm heel / 30 mm forefoot
Weight271 g (men's; UK official page)
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Stable, well-cushioned daily trainer with premium comfort; best for routine, protective mileage.

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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.