The Saucony Ride line has always been about reliability, a neutral daily trainer you can count on whether youâre heading out for easy miles, steady weekday runs, or even just walking around town.
With the Ride 19, Saucony leans into comfort more than ever; this update brings a noticeably softer underfoot feel, a much deeper heel cup, and a smoother transition through each stride, while still maintaining the balanced ride and everyday versatility the series is known for.
If you enjoyed the Ride 18 for its consistency and no-nonsense personality, the Ride 19 carries that forward but wraps it in a more forgiving, more enjoyable cushioned package, for daily miles.
Key specifications
- Price: $140 at saucony.com (Available in January 2026)
- Weight: 8.9oz / 252g (US Menâs 9)
- Drop: 8mm (36mm heel / 28mm forefoot)
- Upper: Breathable engineered mesh with added stretch and a deeper, more secure heel cradle
- Midsole: Reformulated SCF PWRRUN+ with +1 mm stack height over v18
- Outsole: XT-900 durable rubber with increased forefoot rubber and added grooves for a slightly easier flex
- Extra attributes: Wider base for stability, 360 degree reflectivity, softer step-in feel, vegan materials with recycled content
Sizing and fit
Fit remains very close to the Ride 18, it's accommodating through the midfoot and toe box, with an easy step-in feel.
The main change is the deeper heel cradle, which holds the foot slightly more securely without feeling restrictive; this also improves heel lock.
Breathability and upper comfort around the tongue, collars and heel counter is still great, and most runners will find their usual size works well.
Alastair Dixon
Performance review
The biggest story with the Ride 19 is the shift toward a softer and smoother experience underfoot.
Sauconyâs reformulated SCF PWRRUN+ foam has a markedly softer feel than the Ride 18âs midsole, giving landings a more cushioned, relaxed character.
The additional millimetre of stack complements that softer feel without making the shoe sluggish or overly compressed, although the midsole does flare out now, making landing on the edges, delivers a more plush feel.
Whatâs impressive is how fluid the Ride 19 still feels, despite this softer tuning.
Transitions roll more naturally thanks to increased forefoot flexibility, and the lighter overall weight helps the shoe stay nimble during everyday training runs.
The Ride 19 has a gentler, more forgiving rhythm to it, the kind of feel that encourages you to settle in and cruise through your daily miles without overthinking your form or pace.
The wider platform helps keep the ride feeling composed, especially with the softer foam.
It doesnât make the shoe more stable than the Ride 18, but it prevents the new softer foam from feeling loose or wobbly.
The Ride 19 stays predictable and balanced, which is exactly what most runners want from a daily trainer.
Responsiveness remains in that middle-ground territory: not snappy like a speed shoe, but lively enough that you donât feel stuck to the ground.
It definitely works best for slower easy runs, steady mileage, and those days when you just need something comfortable that disappears on your feet.
Thanks to the softer cushioning, it also leans more naturally into recovery-day use than the Ride 18 ever did.
The outsole coverage mirrors the Ride 18, so durability is still a strong point.
Wet-surface grip is unchanged, totally fine for dry pavement, and highly durable, but not the best on slick or painted surfaces. For a shoe built around high-mileage dependability, itâs a trade-off many runners wonât mind.
Overall, the Ride 19 feels like a smoother, softer, and more forgiving companion for everyday running. It doesnât try to be flashy or overly energetic, it just gets out of the way and lets you run comfortably.
Alastair Dixon
My verdict
The Saucony Ride 19 is a thoughtful evolution rather than a dramatic overhaul, but the changes elevate the daily-mileage experience in a meaningful way.
The softer SCF PWRRUN+ cushioning and smoother transitions make it more comfortable for the kind of easy, regular running most runners do every week. The shoe still feels reliably balanced, consistent, and durable, just with a softer underfoot feel and a more relaxed ride.
If youâre looking for an affordable (only $140), versatile neutral trainer that handles daily miles without fuss, the Ride 19 is easy to recommend.
Runners who preferred the firmer, slightly snappier feel of the Ride 18 might miss that sharper edge, and those craving deep-plush cushioning should still look to the Triumph (if you don't mind that high drop feel underfoot.
But for everyday runs, walking, treadmill miles, and general wear, the Ride 19 hits the sweet spot.
