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Experience the marriage of support and cushioning with the new Saucony Guide 18, featuring Center Path technology to help guide your stride
- Offset
- 6 mm
- Weight
- 9.6 oz
- Stack height (heel/forefoot)
- 35 mm/29 mm
- Surface
- Road
A Trainer with Maximum Comfort and Protection
The updated Saucony Guide 18 features subtle but effective updates, helping make this version a must-have for runners looking for additional support. Starting off, the Guide 18 features an engineered mesh upper that now offers a more accommodating fit, perfect for those who love a little more wiggle room. This construction brings you enhanced breathability with additional padding around the collar.
As you get moving in the updated Saucony Guide, you can’t help but notice the familiar PWRRUN midsole with the PWRRUN+ sockliner underfoot. This combination of foams offers a well-balanced experience, providing a high stack of soft, responsive cushioning. To ensure these stability shoes were made to last, Saucony utilized a special carbon rubber to help increase the lifespan and traction of the Guide.
The last jewel in the crown that is the Guide 18 is the advanced Center Path technology that helps support you and your runs. This feature uses asymmetric geometry to center the foot through the gait cycle, encouraging a more consistent and supported stride.
Features & Benefits
- Soft and responsive PWRRUN foam cushioning helps absorb the impacts of running
- Center Path technology provides maximum comfort and protection with a broader platform, higher sidewalls, and an asymmetrical profile to guide your stride
- PWRRUN+ sockliner adds immediate step-in comfort
- XT-900 carbon rubber outsole increases durability and traction
- An engineered mesh upper adds enhanced breathability and support
Read More: The Saucony Guide 18
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Reviews
Based on 7 Verified Reviews
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Would Recommend This Product
Matthew Sussman
July 08, 2026
Great Buy
Marathon Sports is great place to buy running shoes. They have incredible customer friendly policies. The shipping was free, and they offered returns up to 30 day for full refund (if not worn) or store credit (if worn). I am very happy with my purchase and will be ordering again from them!
Dennis A Golomski
June 22, 2026
Saucony Guide
Good comfort and stability
Anonymous
May 29, 2026
Saucony Men’s Guide 18
These shoes are the best I have ever worn. I get the 4E wide shoe and it provides extreme comfort & ample space. I have purchased the last 4 versions of this sneaker because of the cushion comfort and wide toe box. I will continue to purchase this model and others as Saucony has provided consumer confidence with the quality of these shoes.
Matthieu Richter
January 25, 2026
Great training shoes
I started buying the Saucony Guides over a year ago, and this is now my third pair! I love how comfortable they are, especially with my wide feet. I'm also happy that they last long. Even after 500 miles, they barely show signs of attrition.
Anonymous
September 30, 2025
Saucony Guide 18
Great shoe for daily runs. Good cushioning, but not too spongy underfoot. Slightly more room in the toe box than Hoka Arahis and Asics GT 2000, both of which I have worn in the past. The Saucony Guide also seems to be slightly more durable for me, averaging around 340 miles before retirement.
Anonymous
May 07, 2025
My New Saucony Running Shoes
Very pleased, they are the most comfortable running shoes I have had in some time.
David
April 28, 2026
I have a neurological condition that affects my balance and gait. These sneakers have helped my balance substantially. I feel it is because of the unique pattern on the soul. It's more of a flat surface instead of your traditional soul on other sneakers. The comfort level is through the roof. The cushioning of the heel is remarkable. Most comfortable sneakers I've ever owned. I will never go back to any other brand. Saucony has a customer for life. Love these sneakers.
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