Side by side comparison: Saucony Guide 18 vs Saucony Ride 18

Saucony Guide 18
SauconyGuide 18

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

7.8

Solid

released 2024

Price Judgment

~$100$134$123$100$89

Buy

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.

Where to Buy

Saucony Ride 18
SauconyRide 18

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

8.3

Strong

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$100$170$156$128$114

Strong Buy

Phasing Out

Performance

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

Run Fitness

Daily: 9Long: 8Tempo: 7Race: 6Recovery: 7

Pros & Cons

Versatile daily trainer
Breathable, plush upper
Durable outsole
Firm midsole feel
Narrow forefoot fit

Specs

Best for4:45–6:30 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack35 mm heel / 27 mm forefoot
Weight274 g
Terrainroad
Widthmedium
Pronationneutral
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

A strong, versatile daily trainer with a firm, balanced ride and excellent comfort.

Where to Buy