Saucony running shoes are very popular. Saucony is a USA based brand, founded in 1898 in Pennsylvania.
It originally specialized in children's shoes, and was producing over 800 pairs a day in the early 1900s.
With over 100 years of experience, the brand now specializes in shoes for runners.
Though it was originally an independent brand, it was purchased by Stride Rite in 2005, which is home to several other brands of shoes.
Saucony Stability Running Shoe
Stability shoes are great for those with average arches to provide maximum support and allow for a natural stride. The Saucony ProGrid Hurricane is the best-selling stability shoe made by the brand.
It features a full-length ProGrid that absorbs impact and helps get rid of that hard shock on the foot. The Arch-Lock allows for a good fit through the mid-foot. In addition, the HRC Strobel Board adds cushioning while the SRC Impact Zone provides additional shock absorption.
Neutral shoes are for those with high arches and provide a little less stability and cushioning, allowing for a more natural movement. The Saucony ProGrid Triumph is the high-end neutral running shoe.
It features the same full-length ProGrid, Arch-Lock and HRC Strobel Board as the Hurricane, but adds the Impact Interface, which cushions and neutralizes the impact on the heel. These are popular shoes, weighing in at only 11.5 ounces.
They are available in three color combinations, and are segmented to allow an easier range of motion.
Do you have very low arches?
Then motion control shoes are for you. You need the shoe to guide the foot in the right direction.
Saucony has the Saucony Grid Stabil motion control shoe, which is on the mid-to high end of their line. Weighing in at 13.2 ounces, the shoe has a wider fit to make it easy to put on, as well as resilient cushioning.
The shoe only comes in one color combination. Saucony is known for making shoes that fit any foot, so this is a great choice for those whose feet may not fit the mold of a normal shoe. The motion control aspects also work great for beginners with a low arch to help minimize the risk of injury.
If you're looking for a shoe with an all-American reputation, Saucony is a great bet.
While the name may sound fancy, it is actually Native American for "at the mouth of a river or creek," which is where the first Saucony factory was built.
And though they may not be as flashy or glitzy as Nike or other brands, you will be happy to find a functional shoe at a reasonable price.