Best Saucony Running Shoes 2022: Seven Picks Worth Your Miles

Introduction

Saucony’s 2022 running shoe lineup covers nearly every runner’s need, from affordable daily trainers to carbon-plated race day weapons. This guide walks through seven models worth a closer look, with weights, prices, and who each shoe genuinely suits. Whether you are a beginner after your first pair or a marathoner chasing a personal best, there is likely a Saucony here that fits.

What We Looked For

Each shoe was judged on underfoot feel, versatility, upper fit and comfort, weight, and value at its price point. Saucony’s uppers across the 2022 range were consistently strong, with comfortable, true-to-size fits and almost no hot spots. The main differentiators came down to foam firmness, ride character, and intended use.

Saucony Axon 2

The Axon 2 is a firm-feeling budget trainer with SpeedRoll technology that gives it a rocker-style roll through the stride. At $100 it replaces much of what pricier shoes offer, weighing 10.6 oz (300 g) in a men’s 10.5 and 8.8 oz (255 g) in a women’s 7.5. It is a solid pick for beginner or budget-conscious runners who prefer a firmer ride.

Saucony Ride 15

The Ride 15 is a do-it-all lightweight daily trainer with PWRRUN foam that feels slightly cushier than the Axon 2 while keeping that firmer character. It rolls smoothly through the stride with enough pop off the toe for tempo work, and some runners are even racing marathons in it. Weighing 8.8 oz (249 g) in a men’s size 10.5 and 7.8 oz (221 g) in a women’s 7.5, it is lighter than the Axon 2 despite looking bulkier, priced at $140. The plush collar, stretchy mesh upper, and wide-foot-friendly fit make it easy to recommend to runners of any level.

Saucony Triumph 20

The Triumph 20 marks 20 editions of Saucony’s max-cushion legacy trainer, with a 37 mm heel, 27 mm forefoot, and a 10 mm drop. It introduces PWRRUN+ foam, which is lighter with a soft, foamy feel, and it sheds weight from previous versions: 10 oz (283 g) in a men’s 10.5 and 8.3 oz (230 g) in a women’s 7.5.

It is not a bad shoe, quite the opposite, and if you liked earlier Triumphs you will like this update even more. At $160, though, it sits in upper-level territory where the cheaper Ride 15 may be the smarter buy for some.

Saucony Tempest

The Tempest is a reimagined stability trainer that combines two foams: bouncy PWRRUN PB inside and a firmer PWRRUN foam shaped like a horseshoe around the rear for support under the arch. The result is a genuinely stable platform that feels as good as, or better than, most neutral shoes, with none of the firm heaviness typical of stability shoes. Weighing 8.9 oz (252 g) in a size 9 and priced at $160, it works for easy runs, long runs, and even faster days, making it one of the strongest stability trainers available.

Saucony Endorphin Shift 3

The Shift 3 fixes the blocky, heavy feel of earlier Shift versions with a softened midsole that still maintains the density SpeedRoll needs. Its large stack delivers 39 mm of foam in the heel and 35 mm in the forefoot with a 4 mm drop, and the combination of firm foam with toe flex gives it noticeable pop despite the absence of a plate. It is the daily trainer of the Endorphin line, light for its cushioning, and one that keeps earning miles even when no review is pending.

Saucony Endorphin Speed 3

The Endorphin Speed 3 widens the platform over its predecessor to address stability complaints, adds more PWRRUN PB foam in a lighter package, and reworks the nylon plate with wings on the sides for a new shape and feel. It weighs 8.5 oz (243 g) in a men’s 10.5 and just 6.9 oz (175 g) in a women’s 7.5, priced at $170.

While one of our two testers never fully bonded with its lack of snappiness, many runners love it as a daily trainer: light on the foot, smooth through the rocker, and ideal for moderately paced 10 to 12 mile days. It was conceived as a lower-cost step-down from a super shoe, but it has found a life as a beloved training partner.

Saucony Endorphin Pro 3

The Endorphin Pro 3 is a standout super shoe with a light, airy, breathable upper, a gusseted tongue, and a full 39.5 mm heel stack, the maximum allowed while remaining street legal. More PWRRUN PB foam gives it a softer landing than the firmer, snappier Pro 2, yet it still pops off the toe through the SpeedRoll geometry and carbon plate. Weighing 6.9 oz (175 g) in a women’s 7.5 and 7.92 oz (223 g) in a men’s 10.5, it earned race wear in half marathon and shorter distances and can be yours for $225.

Buying Advice

With so much variety on the market, fine-tuning your choice matters more than ever. If budget leads, the Axon 2 at $100 delivers a surprising amount of ride for the money. If you want one shoe that does nearly everything, the Ride 15 at $140 is the safest all-rounder. Stability runners should look seriously at the Tempest, while fans of plush trainers should try the Triumph 20 first if they liked previous versions.

For faster training days, the Endorphin Speed 3 at $170 is hard to beat, and for race day, the Endorphin Pro 3 at $225 is the pick for half marathon distances and shorter, though marathoners may enjoy it too.

Conclusion

Saucony’s 2022 range is one of the strongest lineups in recent memory, with well-executed uppers, thoughtful foam updates, and clear roles for each shoe. Match the model to your primary use case, easy mileage, stability, tempo work, or racing, and you are unlikely to be disappointed.