The Ride 17 refines Saucony's trustworthy daily workhorse with upgraded PWRRUN+ cushioning. Carrying 281g over a 35mm heel stack with a comfortable 8mm drop, the refresh reduces weight, improves energy return, and graduates the classic neutral trainer into a genuinely plush daily companion.
Skip it — or buy it
Verdict: buySkip it if
You want a snappy tempo shoe for speedwork or intervals. PWRRUN+ in the Ride 17 is tuned for comfort-first daily cushioning, not race-day snap.
You need maximum-stack cloud-like softness for heavy recovery runs. The 35mm heel platform is supportive but well short of true maximalist cushioning.
You run mostly on technical off-road trails. Blown rubber in high-wear areas is a road outsole without lugs or rock protection.
Buy it if
You want a dependable, comfortable daily trainer that simply never complains. Upgraded PWRRUN+ cushioning and improved ground contact make every easy mile smooth.
You value plush step-in comfort and an upper that disappears on foot. The newly engineered mesh upper plus padded collar feels premium from the first run.
You want proven durability at a fair price for high weekly mileage. At $140, durable high-wear-area rubber easily keeps pace with consistent training loads.
What the community says
Synthesized from 17 wear-test videos and 190+ Reddit runner logs.
- n=20
Modest energy returnModerate
PWRRUN+ rides smooth and forgiving but lacks the pop of supercritical foams.
- n=17
Everyday-trainer weightModerate
281g keeps it comfortable, but it never turns into a tempo-day weapon.
