Saucony Ride 16

Saucony Ride 16

$$ Mid-rangeTrending Down$99.99

tldr; Previous Ride. PWRRUN foam, 8mm drop, 265g. Great value now.

$99.99 on Amazon

Sentiment Breakdown

34%Positive
Positive
34%
Neutral
53%
Negative
13%
Based on 313 Reddit opinions

Strengths & Weaknesses

Each axis shows what % of Reddit comments are positive about that topic. Higher = more praise.

Key Features

  • Enhanced Foam: Lighter, Softer, More Responsive PWRRUN+
  • Increased Energy Return with Reduced Weight
  • Improved Durability & Grip: Enhanced Rubber at the Front
  • Adaptive Upper: Engineered Mesh for Better Breathability & Stretch
  • Heel Comfort: Added Cushioning for Next-Level Comfort
  • βš–οΈ Balanced cushion
  • πŸ‘Ÿ Daily trainer
  • πŸ’° Good on sale

Sentiment Over Time

25%50%75%100%May '25Jul '25Sep '25Nov '25Jan '26100% (May '25) - 3.9 comments23% (Jun '25) - 3.6 comments70% (Jul '25) - 5.3 comments77% (Aug '25) - 2.6 comments50% (Sep '25) - 0.3 comments100% (Oct '25) - 0.6 comments100% (Nov '25) - 0.9 comments50% (Jan '26) - 0.3 comments

Historical Price Data

Saucony Ride 16
$100$120$140Aug '25Oct '25Jan '26Jan '26Jan '26Feb '26Apr '26Apr '26Apr '26Apr '26Low: $99.99
Saucony Ride 16
All-time low: $99.99(2026-02)

What Redditors Actually Say

What Redditors Say

Best praise vs top criticism for Saucony Ride 16

Best Praise
+31 pts
β€œLOVE THE RIDE 16 It's such a simple shoe with no frills and let's you run the way you want. And I've never had a last fit my foot so perfectly. I grabbed six once I found an Amazon sale for $40/ea.”
r/RunningShoeGeeks
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Top Criticism
+4 pts
β€œ1000 miles! I had Ride 16 and around 350 they turned into complete bricks. My legs were constantly beaten up and I could barely make 400 before retiring them.”
r/RunningShoeGeeks
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Saucony Ride 16 worth buying?
Previous Ride. PWRRUN foam, 8mm drop, 265g. Great value now.
What do Redditors love about the Saucony Ride 16?
Redditors highlight: βš–οΈ Balanced cushion. πŸ‘Ÿ Daily trainer. πŸ’° Good on sale.
What are the downsides of the Saucony Ride 16?
Some criticisms include: "1000 miles! I had Ride 16 and around 350 they turned into complete bricks. My legs were constantly beaten up and I could barely make 400 before retiring them."
How accurate are these ratings?
Our sentiment analysis is approximately 80-85% accurate compared to manual review. Products with more mentions (Saucony Ride 16 has 313) tend to have more reliable scores.

313 Reddit opinions analyzed β€’ Last updated 5/20/2026