Saucony Hurricane 24 First Run Review: A Comfort-Focused Stability Shoe That Surprises

Introduction

On paper, the Saucony Hurricane 24 does not sound like an exciting shoe. It is heavy, it is a stability shoe, and its visual style puts some people in mind of the Hoka Bondi series, a line that has never been a favourite among testers who prefer livelier rides. After a couple of runs in it, though, the Hurricane 24 turned out to be far more enjoyable than expected: a genuinely comfortable, smoothly rolling shoe that earns its place for easy and recovery miles.

Design and Key Features

The Hurricane 24 costs £165, weighs 323g (11.4oz) for men in a size 8, and has a 6mm drop. It is a high-stack cushioned shoe that provides stability through a wide platform and high sidewalls rather than through firm intrusive elements.

The midsole is dual layer, combining PWRRUN PB, the soft and bouncy foam found in some of Saucony’s performance shoes, in the top layer with a lower layer of PWRRUN to improve support and durability. Those foams work alongside a rocker design to give a smooth heel-to-toe transition. The outsole uses Saucony’s XT-900 rubber positioned across key areas for grip and protection, and there is a roomy engineered mesh upper that offers comfort and plenty of breathability.

Fit and Comfort

This is a shoe completely designed for comfort. There is loads of padding throughout, lots of extra space in the midfoot and forefoot, and plenty of wiggle room for the toes. For an average-width foot, the fit is generous without being sloppy, and the space ahead of the big toe is described as just right.

If you normally take your usual UK size, staying true to size looks like a safe bet here. The step-in and walking feel is excellent too, with the wide base giving a firm, planted feel underfoot.

How It Rides

Despite being one of the heavier shoes tested recently, it does not feel that heavy out on the road, which is genuinely surprising once you check the spec sheet. The PWRRUN PB layer gives a nice bit of energy return at a comfort level, and the rocker moves you forward with a lovely smooth rolling motion.

The stability element comes almost entirely from the very wide base and the slightly firmer lower foam layer, which nestles your foot into the shoe and makes it very hard to move side to side. Your foot lands flat and is guided nicely as you run, but it never feels like a traditional stability shoe with firm medial posts. It simply feels like a solid, cushioned shoe.

In testing, one run was done at a comfortable pace of around 5:30 per kilometre and another closer to 4:50 per kilometre, and both were enjoyable. This is not a shoe for tempo efforts or racing, but it cruises beautifully at a consistent pace.

Who Should Buy It

The Hurricane 24 makes sense for runners who want a thick, solid, stable platform for easy miles, long steady sessions, or recovery runs. In one telling test, it was taken out the day after a 10K race on tired legs, and rather than feeling dead as cushioned shoes often do on recovery runs, it rolled forward smoothly and felt genuinely good.

Runners who like the concept of something like the New Balance More v4 will find a similar idea here: foam that is not built for versatility but is comfortable enough to make the shoe a pleasure at easy paces, with enjoyment coming from that wide, guiding base. Grip from the XT-900 outsole was solid in dry conditions, and given how that rubber performs on other Saucony shoes, it should hold up well, though wet-road performance was not verified in testing.

First Run Verdict

The Hurricane 24 is a genuinely impressive first impression. It looks heavy and clunky on paper, but the dual-layer foam, rocker geometry, and wide stable base add up to a shoe that is easy to want to head out in. It does not ride like a Hoka Bondi, and it does not feel like a traditional stability shoe. It just feels like a very comfortable, well-guided cruiser for easy miles. A fuller verdict will follow once more testing is done, but early signs point to a shoe many stability-minded runners will find an interesting prospect.

Conclusion

The Saucony Hurricane 24 is a comfort-first stability shoe that defies its heavy spec sheet. If you want a plush, stable daily trainer for easy and recovery miles at £165, it deserves a place on your shortlist.