Saucony Hurricane 25 Review: A Lighter Take on the Max Cushion Cruiser

Introduction

The Saucony Hurricane 25 is the update to the Hurricane 24, and it is the kind of update worth talking about. Rather than changing things just to have something new to sell, Saucony kept everything that made the previous version good and then made one meaningful improvement: it lightened the weight considerably. The 24 came in around 332 g, and the 25 measures in at about 311 g in a typical tested size, the lightest of the max cushion shoes in its class.

That matters because the Hurricane line sits in an interesting spot. It is Saucony’s max cushion supportive shoe, but the lines between traditional stability shoes and neutral shoes have blurred considerably. What you get here is a thick stack of PWRRUN PB race foam on top with a firmer EVA cradle on the bottom, a 6 mm drop, and a beautifully smooth rocker. The result is a shoe that works as a recovery shoe, a comfortable daily trainer, and even a walking shoe, while feeling far more performance-oriented than the previous generation.

Who This Product Is For

This is a shoe built for comfort and time on feet. If you are a runner who logs recovery runs, relaxed aerobic miles, or long comfortable efforts, this sits squarely in your wheelhouse. It is also a genuinely good walking shoe; the previous version was a go-to casual and walking shoe for an entire season, and the 25 keeps that comfort while feeling more like a legitimate running shoe.

Lighter or lighter-touch runners should note that big, supportive max cushion shoes are often tuned for bigger runners. At lower recovery paces, some of the bounce may not fully engage, and the ride opens up more once you push the pace slightly toward daily-training speeds. Runners who do not need stability and want maximum fun may still prefer a lighter speed trainer, but the Hurricane 25 is much more willing to run than most shoes in this category.

Main Strengths

The headline change is the weight. At roughly 311 g, the Hurricane 25 undercuts comparable max cushion shoes like the Nimbus, Bondi, Vomero, and MagMax, and it does so without sacrificing stack. Heel stack measures around 40 mm, standard for the category, and the 6 mm drop with a large rocker creates a smooth, rolling ride that quietly speeds up your stride without demanding extra effort.

The dual-foam setup is the other big win. Soft, bouncy PWRRUN PB sits on top for pep, while a firmer EVA layer on the bottom provides structure and a stable platform. The foam contours up the sides of the foot, giving a supportive feel that makes the stability-versus-neutral label almost irrelevant. The rocker geometry ties it all together, making this an efficient, protective cruiser that absorbs road impact while still returning energy.

Fit improvements round it out. The toe box feels more generous than the narrower-fitting previous version, the upper is comfortable and dialed with a padded tongue and soft laces, and the heel counter is slightly more flexible than before, feeling secure without being aggressively stiff.

Things to Consider Before Buying

The tuning here leans firmer than you might expect from a max cushion shoe. On step-in, it feels more middle-of-the-road than plush, and the rocker is more prominent than soft squish at first. It should break in over time, but buyers expecting a marshmallow-soft walking shoe may be surprised. Compared to the softest options in the walking-first category, this is a firmer shoe.

Price is the other consideration. Saucony raised the price by $10 over the previous version, so check current pricing before buying. And like all soft foams, expect some compression over the first miles; the same race foam in other shoes has been measured losing a couple of millimeters of stack height early in use, which is normal but worth knowing.

Buying Advice

If you liked the Hurricane 24, this is an easy upgrade: same spirit, better execution, lower weight. If you are shopping the max cushion recovery category against shoes like the Nimbus, Bondi, or Vomero, the Hurricane 25 is lighter than all of them, bouncier than the Nimbus, and one of the most runnable shoes in the segment.

For heavier-mileage runners building structured weeks, this fills the recovery-day slot beautifully, and it could even serve as a comfortable marathon shoe for runners targeting slower finish times who prioritize comfort over speed. Just know what it is not: it is not a speed shoe. If fast and fun is the goal, Saucony’s Endorphin line covers that end of the roster.

Conclusion

The Hurricane 25 is close to a perfect update. Saucony kept the impact absorption, the roll, and the bounce that define the franchise, then shaved weight and widened the toe box to make it better for actual running. It earns its place as one of the best max cushion recovery shoes available right now, and it signals a brand clearly listening to feedback and improving with intent.