Saucony Hurricane 25: A 100-Mile Long-Term Review

Introduction

The Saucony Hurricane 25 is Saucony’s premium stability shoe, and version 25 arrived as a genuine surprise. The Hurricane 24 pushed the super maximal formula to a new level with a very wide platform that felt a bit clunky and heavy. The 25 corrected course: it dropped a lot of weight and is now one of the lightest shoes in its category, which is rare for a premium stability trainer.

After 100 miles, it has held up remarkably well. The outsole is still intact, the ride has stayed consistent, and the fit has not changed. This long-term look should help you decide whether it deserves a spot in your rotation.

What Makes the Hurricane 25 Unique

The standout feature is the foam. This is one of the very few stability shoes on the market with a true super foam, which puts it in a small group alongside the Saucony Tempest and the Adidas Supernova Solution 2. Of the premium stability options, it is currently the only one that really delivers that super foam experience.

Stability is handled through Saucony’s center path design: softer foam in the middle with firmer EVA on the outside, more of it on the medial side, creating a wedge-like post that is mostly felt in the midfoot. Add generous medial sole flare in the heel, a wider and straighter last, and mild sidewalls, and you get a shoe that stabilizes a neutral ride quite well.

Ride and Stability

This is not a high-level stability shoe. It sits at mild to moderate support, with the stability concentrated in the heel. The midsole is tuned to be very soft and cushioned, and because the foam is so soft, runners with hip instabilities may struggle in it. The forefoot could also use a bit more stability.

Where it shines is the heel transition. The heel bevel is far better than the previous version, and the softer PWTPUR foam collapses smoothly for a much smoother rear-foot ride that only improved with miles. The ride is fairly rockered, though not the stiffest; some flexibility develops over time, so runners with toe mobility issues who need a stiff rocker should look elsewhere.

The softness is also the trade-off. It is not a snappy or fast ride, and while you can pick up the pace a little thanks to the lighter weight, this is clearly a daily trainer tuned for easy runs and long runs. Runners using it on ultramarathon-length efforts have reported it holds up well.

Durability After 100 Miles

Durability has been excellent. The midsole has not firmed up the way some super foam shoes do; it stayed soft from day one and still feels soft after 100 miles. The outsole rubber has held up very well too, with only mild roughing and no torn sections despite aggressive use.

Grip is decent on most road surfaces, but this is a road-only shoe. The exposed soft foam at the edges would get shredded on trails, so keep it to smoother pavement.

Fit and Comfort

The fit has a quirk. The forefoot is actually a little wider than expected, but the volume up front is very low, so it does not feel as wide as it measures. The midfoot and heel open up and snug in, with plenty of padding and a very stiff heel counter that sits lower than expected. It can irritate some runners, though it was less of a problem than anticipated.

The gusseted tongue is slightly thick, and runners who need a genuinely wide fit may find the low volume limiting. Over a run the upper disappears, and it stretches nicely, though after 100 miles there is no visible wear and the fit has not opened up further. That consistency is uncommon and worth appreciating.

Buying Advice

The Hurricane 25 suits runners who want mild to moderate heel stability with a soft, bouncy, cushioned ride for easy and long runs. If you have good hip stability and want one of the only premium stability shoes with super foam, it is a compelling option that keeps its character over long miles.

If you need a truly stable and highly responsive ride, or a shoe that can handle fast paces, this is not the right choice. Its softness demands decent natural stability, and it is simply not built for speed.

Conclusion

After 100 miles, the Saucony Hurricane 25 proves itself as a soft, durable, and consistent premium stability trainer. It is one of the few stability shoes with super foam, its heel transition is dramatically better than the last version, and its midsole and outsole have held up impressively. It will not replace a fast-day shoe, but for easy miles and long efforts, it is one of the sleeper picks worth serious consideration.