We’ve all seen, heard of, or tried barefoot running by now. It’s been all the rage for a few years now, and shoe manufacturers are getting hip to the fact that it might just be here to stay. Built on a tradition of running “naturally,” barefoot enthusiasts have literally chucked their own shoes out [...]
Contest Below! I’m not going to lie – we testers at activegearreview.com open a lot of shoe boxes. As such, we’ve all developed a fairly good barometer for how a shoe will perform just by picking it right up out of the box. Many things are revealed just by the initial poke and prod we [...]
It is the sound and the look of my shoe hitting the pavement that makes me smile these days. When I run, I make it a point to enjoy every second of it because being a mother of two, every second counts! At first glance, the Saucony Pro Grid Mirage caught my attention. It is [...]
There is something special about trail running. For me, it is the thought of being able to make my own tracks, the feeling of freedom and letting each stride take me there. Robert Frost captured trail running best, “The woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go [...]
To run in the Saucony Kinvara is like running on top of puffy clouds, if only we could run on clouds. While many companies find it difficult to balance cushioning and weight in racing and lightweight trainers, Saucony has been able to get the right balance and then some with the Kinvara. To reduce weight, [...]
Saucony’s been around the block a few times, which means from top to bottom, they rarely ever get it wrong. The men’s transition half zip definitely gets it right. We found it to be a great piece to throw over your normal favorite shirt for an early morning or late evening run, or any time [...]
The Saucony Elite Split Short, much like the Elite Singlet, is an ultra-light running clothing option. The Elite Split Short is composed of a micro denier fabric that is super soft and lightweight, making it a perfect fabric for running shorts. The Elite Split Short have a relaxed fit, which when combined with the flat-front [...]
The Saucony Elite Singlet is a featherweight top that will be perfect in the heat of summer. The singlet has a loose fit and is made from an ultralight microfiber polyester, which made testers’ feel that they were wearing next to nothing on top, while remaining fully covered. Saucony has incorporated a unique grid design [...]
The Saucony Grid Fastwitch is the brand’s workhorse go-fast shoe, and the fourth incarnation goes faster than ever before. Saucony stuck with a working base and upper combination for the Fastwitch 4, but trimmed some fat in the upper to save a few ounces. This shoe has a medial post for mild over-pronators, but the [...]
The Saucony ProGrid Triumph 7 is a great option for runners looking for a neutral shoe that gives you the close to ground-low profile feel. The Triumph 7 comes with a breathable upper that is sure to keep your feet well ventilated while running in warmer spring and summer temperatures by reducing sweat and helping [...]
The SonicLite HD Vest, by Saucony, is a great addition to your running wardrobe for the winter/spring running season when running in the daylight is not always possible. The vest is available in men’s and women’s sizes, we tested out the women’s model for this review. The SonicLite HD Vest features VIZI-PRO, which is Saucony’s [...]
The Saucony Women’s ViperLite Softshell jacket is new to Saucony’s Fall 2009 line. As many runners will tell you, when the temps start to cool, it becomes more challenging to select the right balance of layers to provide warmth, while also ensuring that one will not be overheating 5 minutes into their run. ViperLite fabric, [...]
The Saucony LX Opentech Sportstop is a new fall/winter 09 piece for Saucony that is good for active endeavours between 10-50 degrees F. The shirt is fairly lightweight, yet keeps you warm in colder climates. Although Saucony is a running brand, we also tested the LX Opentech Sportstop during cold weather hiking and camping as [...]
Saucony’s PrimoLite WTX long sleeve is not only incredibly soft and comfortable top, but also a true performer. The Primo long sleeve has a close fit and tight knit that keeps you warm on chilly days and serves as an excellent base layer on frigid mornings. We tested the top on some early mountain hikes [...]
OK, its still August, but I’ve noticed on morning runs that the air is a little more crisp than it was a month ago. Thankfully, the Saucony SonicLite HD Running vest is an excellent light weight layer for when the temp dips slightly. This vest is made of Saucony’s SonicLite HD fabric which is extremely [...]
The ProGrid Paramount 2 is a feature-packed shoe that doesn’t disappoint. At $170 MSRP, we went into this review expecting great things from this new iteration of Saucony’s top of the line stability trainer, and found a lot to like. The Paramount 2 features a new temperature-regulation system in the upper called Comfortemp, which, according [...]
The Saucony ProGrid Guide TR2 is a trail shoe perfect for those looking for a blend of trail and road running. We found this shoe to be extremely cushioning for a trail running shoe as it has Saucony’s SRC impact zone that adds extra cushion in the heal to absorb heal strikes for both flat [...]
The ProGrid Hurricane 11 is a stability shoe that offers the highest level of cushioning in Saucony’s line. The Hurricane utilizes ProGrid, Saucony’s most recent shock absorbing technology, from heel to toe. The arch lock system helps with motion control and provides a close midfoot fit. Testers enjoyed the plush sockliner that was breathable and [...]
The Go Girl Beach Run short offers a fun spin to the running short arena. Testers enjoyed the bright turquoise and white pattern and often received comments or glances from other runners on their routes or at races. The wide band and drawstring help to keeps these shorter shorts from migrating up off your hips, [...]
The Saucony RXT Short is best suited for those who are looking for a fitness short and don’t care for the shorter running shorts. When we first tried them on, we thought they felt more like a basketball short. The shorts did hold up well for long runs between 10-13 miles and all short runs [...]
The Saucony micro melange shirt is a durable, but super soft, piece constructed with the serious runners in mind. The shirts cap sleeves and stretch panel offers complete free range of arm motion. There is a reflector at the right shoulder and 2 Saucony reflective brandmarks to increase runner visibility. Testers enjoyed the stretchiness of [...]
The Saucony RXT short sleeve tech tee has somewhat of a different feel than most tech tees we tested. This shirt has a little more bulk to it than most. The shirt is a little heavier than most tech tee’s we tested which seems to be a little too much in warmer weather. With regards [...]
The Saucony ProGrid Stabil CS is the ultimate stability shoe that offers the best cushioning system available today. This excellent cushioning system begins with Heel ProGrid with Response Tek and continues with SRC Impact Zone and SRC forefoot cushioning. Testers enjoyed the flexibility and responsiveness of the outersole and once again loved the beefy cushioning [...]
