Saucony

Guide 17 Running Shoe - Men's

Comfort Giving

Very comfortable shoe that has lessened the pain of my heel spur and tendinitis. I need more colors of this shoe. 10.5 regular width fits perfectly.

Guide 17 1st Impressions

This is my 4th or 5th purchase of the Guide series. I basically have been trading them out every year or so and bought whatever the new model was. Initially, I did not like the look of the massive sole - visually very different than previouos versions, it seemed to me. They also didn't immediately feel perfect, as all the others had done. Felt like a different insole shape/size. I was immediately so concerned that they wouldn't work. 3 runs into the new shoes: absolutely LOVE THEM.

Grandson is happy

When my grandson first took them out of the box he was sort of questioning all white foam. He said Ill wear these for practice and my old guides for the race. He wore them for practice and never looked back he actually wore them for his mile got first place. I first got guides because my grandsons were always having heal pain and injuries. Not anymore went through cross country and now into track season feet are good. Grandson happy.

Not a fan at all. When I called and asked for an exchange - not today. Might have to revisit saucony as a go to sneaker. I buy endorphins regularly and told the saucony rep that. They couldn’t have cared less.

the best guide yet!

I'm a fan of Saucony's Guide series. I own the Guide 15 and found the Hollow Tech to tremendously help stabilize my feet (a feature that is now in the Omni series). As such I wasn't sure what to expect of the Guide 17 with such massive changes. After running ~50 miles in them, I am happy to say that they're amazing. At first I found them to be rigid and tank-ish, they do soften up and become more fun as they break in. I find the shoe to be as stable as the previous versions. Also the upper is soft and accommodates my large feet well. Lastly, the shoes are good-looking and I've gotten several compliments when I wear them (I bought the yellow ones). I like my shoes to look good, and many running shoe brands don't make colorful shoes for men. I'm a fan of Saucony's Guide series. I own the Guide 15 and found the Hollow Tech to tremendously help stabilize my feet (a feature that is now in the Omni series). As such I wasn't sure what to expect of the Guide 17 with such massive changes. After running ~50 miles in them, I am happy to say that they're amazing. At first I found them to be rigid and tank-ish, they do soften up and become more fun as they break in. I find te shoe to be as stable as the previous versions. Also the upper is soft and accommodates my large feet well. Lastly, the shoes are good-looking and I've gotten several compliments when I wear them (I bought the yellow ones). I like my shoes to look good, and many running shoe brands don't make colorful shoes for men. If Saucony keeps making vibrant-colored shoes like this I think they have a winning formula.

Styling and Profiling!

I bought these a month ago and have worn them a couple of times… Once to the gym and then just bumming around… They are good looking, well made, and comfortable.

Great comfort and support

This is my 6th Guide purchase and like the preceding versions, I love it. The support is great for someone like me with really flat feet. Love the yellow/organge colorway - looks sharp! The shoe feels a little heavier than the 15s and about the same as the 16s. Also, the bottom of the shoe feels slippery on the treadmill, however, this has improved a lot after logging some miles outdoors. Otherwise, a great shoe.

Very smooth transitions and comfortable stability

I decided to try these out after not loving the 15 and 16s but this is a total refresh and it is amazing compared. Very large platform and very stable on the heal particularly if you have achillies injury Now at 100 miles in and I'm 6'2 - 220lbs so I got through shoes quick and these required no break in period and holding up extremely well. Cycling these with endorphin shift 3 and endorphin speed 3 Endorphin shift 3 is still superior and my go to But I use these for easy 5 - 8 milers just for a break from shift 3s to switch it up Saucony if you're reading this - please continue shift line, it's not too late to change your mind

Great Support for the Bigger Runner

I am a heavy runner so the extra cushioning and support is great on the Guide 17.

I just tried it on and could not walk given the completely different heel! As your records indicate, I am very good customer but the change from “16 to 17” is unacceptable for me. Please advise Thank you