Ride 18 Running Shoe - Women's
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Ride 18—cushioned, lightweight, and versatile for daily runs
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:
"The Ride 18 is a fantastic all-around trainer. It's lightweight and supportive, with PWRRUN+ foam that feels super comfortable and responsive, whether I'm logging miles, hitting the gym, or enjoying a recovery walk."
The Ride 18 is my everything shoe—it's lightweight, cushioned, and keeps me comfortable no matter the activity. The PWRRUN+ foam delivers a soft, responsive feel that's just as perfect for long runs as it is for gym sessions or casual walks. Its sleek mesh design fits securely and breathes well, making it the ideal choice for every day.
Details
- Neutral cushioning shoe ideal for versatile training and recovery
- PWRRUN+ foam offers plush, responsive, and durable cushioning
- XT-900 outsole enhances durability and smooth transitions
- Engineered mesh upper provides a secure, breathable fit
- Lightweight design supports daily runs, gym sessions, and long walks
- 8mm drop ensures a balanced ride
- Vegan construction with recycled materials for sustainable performance
- Item #SAUQ09I
- Responsible Collection
- Recycled/Repurposed
- Upper Material
- engineered mesh, recycled synthetic
- Closure
- lace
- Footbed
- PWRRUN+
- Midsole
- PWRRUN+
- Sole
- XT-900
- Support Type
- neutral
- Cushion
- maximum
- Heel / Forefoot Height
- 35 / 27mm
- Drop
- 8mm
- Claimed Weight
- 8oz
- Activity
- road running, training
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Overall Rating
3 based on 24 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageAugust 10, 2025
Meh
I really wanted to like these but the Ride is too soft and stack height too high. Ended up with shin splints.
Originally reviewed on Saucony
August 6, 2025
Best everyday trainer
I received my second pair a month ago, same colour, same size. I got high mileage out of the first pair and they were my go-to, all around shoe. When I travelled and only had room for a single pair, these were the ones. They got me through trails, gravel runs and some track sessions. By far the best version of Ride thus far, and I've been wearing rides since the Ride 11. True to size, fits roomy in the toe box area which is ideal for the average foot.
Originally reviewed on Saucony
July 26, 2025
Softened Upper, Same Classic Ride
I bought these about 2.5 months ago and switch between a variety for my runs throughout the week, so they have about 100 miles on them and I tend to wear them on 3-7 mile daily runs. At this point I have decided I liked the Ride 17 better, though they’re comparable in running feel. These continue to have the gusseted tongue that holds it in place nicely. I think the lacing system was an improvement, they don’t loosen nearly as much as the 17s when I’m tying them. Through the arch, I don’t think they sit as tight to the foot as the previous version, which I preferred. The heel upper is thicker with cushioning and so is the tongue, which isn’t my favorite but isn’t the worst. It still sits in the same spot on the foot and doesn’t bother me. My main complaint with these is honestly that they changed the mesh upper in the toe box. I really liked the mesh on the 17s, it held up for 400 miles. One of mine already has a hole in the toe box because this mesh is more flexible and not as sturdy. It might be more breathable or something, but it gives a much looser feel to the toe box, I liked the security and resistance of the previous version. The overall feel is more plush and loose in the upper, though the bottom feels the same. If you haven’t worn a previous version, these are a shoe with good mid-firm cushioning that gives a gentle footfall but doesn’t feel too soft and squishy like the more pillowy shoes. They have a wide base for stability and the wide toe box typical of Saucony without the rest of the shoe being wider.
Originally reviewed on Saucony
July 18, 2025
Hard pass
I bought a pair of these shoes in early May within two weeks and not even 30 miles on them both side sides of my shoes had holes in them
Originally reviewed on Saucony
July 18, 2025
Breaks Easily
I bought these shoes for the beginning of my track season, and it was going off to a great start until the strap that holds the lace broke. there is not way on fixing that anad i think it was poor design. I will not be buying these shoes again. DO NOT BUY
Originally reviewed on Saucony
June 12, 2025
Not breathable, throbbing sensation on long runs
I bought these shoes about 2 months ago and no running shoe has ever made my feet have that burning sensation more than these have. As the temps have gotten warmer the shoes also feels noticeably less breathable and hot in general. I’ve ran in a lot of different shoes and loved the Saucony endorphin speeds, but these shoes gave me calf pain like I’ve never experienced before in the first few weeks. I tried giving these a chance to break in and while the calf discomfort has mostly gone away, after 150 miles the throbbing/burning on the bottom of my feet persists, especially at anything longer than 5 miles. I’ve even tried different lacing techniques. They still feel responsive but it’s hard to get past the other discomfort they cause and I can’t wait to get new shoes. The only reason I’ve kept running in them is because I don’t want to waste my money and have another shoe in rotation.
Originally reviewed on Saucony
May 31, 2025
Poor quality and usually love saucony rides
Really bummed— I love saucony shoes especially the ride ones. The Ride 18 seems to have some quality control issues or a bad design altogether. I have had these for maybe 2 months and only have worn them for walking since I haven’t been running recently. There are multiple rips and holes simply from walks around the neighborhood. Upset that they cost so much for this quality and haven’t held up like past saucony ride shoes .
Originally reviewed on Saucony
May 1, 2025
My favorite Ride so far.
Disclaimer: I walk; I don't run. This is my favorite Ride so far. It's more balanced and a bit wider. Love the tongue loop! Nice color offerings, though I don't know why we can't get a simple navy blue. My normal size 9 fits perfectly. On top of everything, it's also a VERY nice-looking shoe.
Originally reviewed on Saucony
April 14, 2025
Great more neutral shoe for distance!!
Bought a few months ago—used to train in ghosts and those were a bit too neutral, but didn’t want something too bouncy either. These are the perfect in between (and are actually cute—rare in a more neutral shoe). I am a distance runner—half’s usually, but have done a full marathon too. These are so great! Very stable. Sized up a half size (usually do in runners) and they fit great. Would recommend.
Originally reviewed on Saucony
April 3, 2025
Holes
I bought them a month ago and the mesh on the toes ripped. Now there is a huge hole. I wear running socks, had my foot scanned and fitted for them and I only run on a treadmill. This shouldn’t have happened to a pair of sneakers like this.
Originally reviewed on Saucony
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