Side by side comparison: Saucony Guide 18 vs Saucony Tempus 2

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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Saucony Tempus 2
SauconyTempus 2

Daily Trainer

Product Judgment

7.9

Solid

released 2025

Price Judgment

~$100$144$132$108$96

Buy

Widely Available

Performance

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

Run Fitness

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

Pros & Cons

Lively, energetic ride
Strong stability support
Durable outsole
Poor breathability
Narrow fit
Upper durability concerns

Specs

Best for4:45-6:30 min/km
Drop8 mm
Stack33 mm heel / 25 mm forefoot
Weight269 g
Terrainroad
Widthnarrow
Pronationoverpronation
Seasonall seasons
Plateno

Judgment Summary

Lively, stable daily trainer with energetic ride; limited by breathability and narrow fit.

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