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Saucony Women's Guide 8 Running Shoe

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Size Chart

Brand Size	EU Size	UK Size
5	35.5	3
5.5	36	3.5
6	37	4
6.5	37.5	4.5
7	38	5
7.5	38.5	5.5
8	39	6
8.5	40	6.5
9	40.5	7
9.5	41	7.5
10	42	8
10.5	42.5	8.5
11	43	9
11.5	44	9.5
12	44.5	10
13	46	11

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Care instructions

Machine Wash

Sole material

Rubber

Outer material

Synthetic

Closure type

Lace-Up

About this item

Flared Forefoot Design - Adds support during toe-off, allowing the runner to spring forward efficiently and powerfully.

Full-Length PowerGrid - Replacing ProGrid, this material is 15% lighter and 30% more durable. It runs the length of the foot-bed, providing a seamless transition, incredible cushioning and responsiveness, all in a lightweight package.

Added Flex Grooves - Ensure the shoe moves with the runner with comfort and responsiveness.

Fully Decoupled SRC Crashpad - Provides shock absorption, minimising impact, and sets the foot up for a smooth, comfortable landing and take-off.

Redesigned Medial Support System - Creates a smooth transition to the midfoot.

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Department ‏ : ‎ womens
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ February 8, 2017
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08521KM51

Best Sellers Rank: #4,419,625 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry (See Top 100 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry)
- #9,553 in Women's Road Running Shoes

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4.4 1,091 ratings

Product Description

The latest edition of Saucony's flagship shoe arrives with a fit and ride even more attuned to the needs of runners seeking stability in an everyday training shoe. UPPER The upper part of the shoe is built from a lightweight mesh, helping to reduce weight whilst also kicking up the breathability for a comfortably cool run. A new flared forefoot design allows for greater ground contact, thus yielding improved stability. The shape allows the runner to direct their foot power into their spring, creating a higher efficiency in their stride. MIDSOLE Offering support for the over pronator, the Guide 8 features a dual density foam, which counteracts over pronation and assists with correcting the stride through the gait cycle, for a clean, smooth transition. Following on from the previous iteration of the guide Saucony have stuck with the 8mm drop which activates and engages a runner's ability to cushion, stabilise and spring forward. OUTSOLE The sole unit features IBR+technology, integrated with extra flex grooves in the forefoot for better flexibility and responsiveness. Several independently responsive pods in the SRC crashpad provide a smooth, efficient transition onto the midfoot, while an updated medial support system offers extra stability and cushioning, and helps to provide a smooth transition from heel to forefoot.

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Customers like the comfort, quality and stability of the shoes. They mention that they provide good support, and that the colors are great. They are also happy with value, and weight. However, some customers differ on fit.

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343 customers mention300 positive43 negative

Customers like the comfort of the shoes. They say they fit well, provide adequate support, and are less sore than previous alternatives. Some mention that the shoes are not heavily padded, but do have noticeable padding that feels great.

"...feet still hurt more after I run than if I don't, but the running itself doesn't hurt, and my feet are much less painful the day after a run in..." Read more

"...I also went on a 6 mile run today and my feet feel fine. Legs are sore but feet feel great...." Read more

"...They've been the best shoes I've ever owned as far as support and comfort. I'm on my feet alot throughout the day for my job and I love these shoes...." Read more

"...For the price, I am happy though - they look cute and comfortable enough for me to walk around all day...." Read more

309 customers mention275 positive34 negative

Customers like the quality of the shoes. They say that it has lots of cushioning, and is the best running shoe they've ever had. Some customers also say that the shoes are well-made, reliable, and durable.

"...They're not overly corrective, and they don't have really pronounced arch support..." Read more

"...I was hoping for more cushion as I have high arches. They are well made and look great, but unfortunately not what I am looking for." Read more

"...These are light-weighted and easy to walk in - no break in period...." Read more

"...I never have feet or back issues with the Guides and often never even notice they are on...." Read more

130 customers mention130 positive0 negative

Customers like the stability of the shoes. They say it provides good support, has a firm outsole, and helps stabilize their back. Some customers also mention that the shoes are wide enough and have very good arch support. Overall, most are satisfied with the stability and cushioning provided by the shoes, which are a good mild stability shoe.

"...than if I don't, but the running itself doesn't hurt, and my feet are much less painful the day after a run in these than they were after running in..." Read more

"...Good cushioning and adequate support for my needs...." Read more

"...They provided much better support than my old shoes and I felt like I could run for longer periods of time wearing them...." Read more

"...They give me more support than the old ones & I think they will serve me very well." Read more

116 customers mention111 positive5 negative

Customers like the color of the shoes. They say the upper fabric and color is fantastic. They also appreciate the decent color selection for stability shoes. Customers also mention that the shoes fit well and are light and cool.

"These shoes are very pretty and was shipped in very timely manner. However, as for me they are not comfortable at all for me...." Read more

"...They are well made and look great, but unfortunately not what I am looking for." Read more

"...For the price, I am happy though - they look cute and comfortable enough for me to walk around all day...." Read more

"...experience any pain in my shins or knees, and they were so light and cool, that I felt like I could have run in them all day...." Read more

57 customers mention49 positive8 negative

Customers like the value of the shoes. They mention that it's worth the good price, and that the buyer was great.

"...some time to break them in but I would definitely say they were well worth the money and I've definitely got my use out of them!..." Read more

"...I love the colors and they're a good pair of shoes at a great price...." Read more

"...These had a good price - enough for me to switch from my usual brands. I am very happy with it...." Read more

"...The price was good, and I am buying another pair in a darker color come fall." Read more

49 customers mention43 positive6 negative

Customers like the weight of the shoes. They say it's light enough for them to run fast.

"...These are light-weighted and easy to walk in - no break in period...." Read more

"...I didn't experience any pain in my shins or knees, and they were so light and cool, that I felt like I could have run in them all day...." Read more

"These are great! Light & comfortable. I recently ordered a pair of Mizanu (spelling?)wave creation but I was not impressed with them at all...." Read more

"...These are absolutely the most comfortable and lightweight sneaker ever. They also have great support but are not heavy at all!!!!..." Read more

312 customers mention208 positive104 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the fit of the shoes. Some love the fit, support, and comfort of the shoe. They say the size and width are perfect, even for super wide feet. However, some customers find the toe box narrow and the design is lopsided. They also say the sizing inaccuracy is still in place and the shoes run a touch small.

"...I usually wear a women's 11 to 12, and the size 12s I got these in fit very well, with room to wiggle my toes...." Read more

"...They are perfect even with my super wide feet. I also went on a 6 mile run today and my feet feel fine...." Read more

"...There was too much room in the toe area- I could have gone down a half size and the arch support was not sufficient for my needs...." Read more

"...Usually a 6M and took these in 5.5M and they fit perfect. I have narrow feet though" Read more

22 customers mention5 positive17 negative

Customers are disappointed with the arch support of the shoes. They mention that it doesn't provide much support for high arches and that it's hard to judge the arch.

"...They're not overly corrective, and they don't have really pronounced arch support..." Read more

"...the toe area- I could have gone down a half size and the arch support was not sufficient for my needs...." Read more

"...of stability and cushioning but I was disappointed with the lack of arch support. I expected it to be much better...." Read more

"...The arch support is there but seems to be slightly out of place, moved back a little too far towards the heel area...." Read more

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HCl

Helping my feet heal.

Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2016

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I had been running in minimal or "barefoot" shoes for years and loved them, but when I had to stop running for a few months I developed what I think is plantar fasciitis in both of my feet. I needed to start running again, but my minimal shoes are too painful until my feet heal. This style of Saucony was on a number of lists I found for shoes that are good for plantar fasciitis, and after running in them for a week I think they really are helping. They're not a magic bullet, my feet still hurt more after I run than if I don't, but the running itself doesn't hurt, and my feet are much less painful the day after a run in these than they were after running in my other shoes.

These are very cushy, and mildly supportive in the heel. They're not overly corrective, and they don't have really pronounced arch support (which tends to hurt my feet more than help, which is why I was running minimal to begin with.) Depending on the brand, I usually wear a women's 11 to 12, and the size 12s I got these in fit very well, with room to wiggle my toes. I have very narrow heels, and sometimes have trouble finding shoes that don't slip around and cause blisters on the back of my heel, but these stay put.

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Charise L. Courtney

Great shoes!

Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2015

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I love these shoes so much that I had to buy a second pair to rotate so I don't wear mine out as quickly. I now have a pair to run in outdoors and a pair I wear to the gym. Yesterday I wore them to the gym at 5am, and then wore them all day at work (I'm a teacher) so I was on my feet all day. Then, I wore them to help coach my daughter's softball team. I didn't take them off all day until we got home at 7:30 pm and yes, my feet were tired, but they didn't hurt.

My feet are very wide, and when I got my first pair they felt a little too narrow; however, I loosened the laces and that worked perfectly. They are perfect even with my super wide feet. I also went on a 6 mile run today and my feet feel fine. Legs are sore but feet feel great.

I also threw them in the washing machine after my daughter's softball practice and they came out looking brand new. Not a trace of clay. I highly recommend these shoes and will certainly purchase another pair when one of mine wear out!

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J.M.

These shoes are very pretty and was shipped in very timely manner

Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2015

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These shoes are very pretty and was shipped in very timely manner. However, as for me they are not comfortable at all for me. I don't want to discourage anyone from buying these because they may be very comfortable for someone else. I am keeping them since I have worn them, hopefully they will break in better and become more comfortable. I've had them for about 3 weeks now and I still find them uncomfortable but hopefully will be better for others. I did however buy 1/2 size bigger after reading other reviews and they fit a little big but nothing major. It was a fit as expected. I probably could've got the size I normally wear and been OK but the half size bigger isn't bad either.

Update: I'm changing my review to 5 stars. I've had these shoes for about 5 years now and wear them daily to work. They've been the best shoes I've ever owned as far as support and comfort. I'm on my feet alot throughout the day for my job and I love these shoes. It took some time to break them in but I would definitely say they were well worth the money and I've definitely got my use out of them! Wish I could get another pair in the same color but my size isn't available now. Hopefully I can find another pair to be as good for me as these have.

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Katie S.

Not good for high arches, run a little big.

Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2016

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I ordered shoes in a 5.5 (my normal size running shoe as I have done with Saucony in the past) and the fit was just not what I was hoping for. There was too much room in the toe area- I could have gone down a half size and the arch support was not sufficient for my needs. I was hoping for more cushion as I have high arches. They are well made and look great, but unfortunately not what I am looking for.

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stephmmd

These are light-weighted and easy to walk in - no break in period

Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2016

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I got the Saucony Guide 8 because I wanted some cheaper alternatives to my ASCIS and Mizuno. These are light-weighted and easy to walk in - no break in period. I tried a short run with them and as expected, they are not as great as the more pricey choices (I run in ASICS Kayano and Mizuno Wave Inspire). They are less responsive than the Wave Inspire and less cushioned than ASICS Kayano. The soles are a bit stiffer and ankle area has less support and stability - I can feel my ankles roll more. For the price, I am happy though - they look cute and comfortable enough for me to walk around all day. Sizing wise, I sized down from my other pairs from ASCIS and Mizuno. Usually a 6M and took these in 5.5M and they fit perfect. I have narrow feet though

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Shannon M. Bouche

... pair of Asics Gel Kayano 19's that were the best running shoes on the planet

Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2015

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I had a pair of Asics Gel Kayano 19's that were the best running shoes on the planet. If I had known that the 20's were going to be the WORST running shoes on the planet, I would have purchased at least 3 more pairs of the 19's. Lesson learned... Anyway, I've been a runner for almost 20 years. I supinate slightly, and I suffer from shin splints and chronic knee pain, so it's VITAL that I have a good running shoe. After striking out with 2 other kinds of Asics (which I would have swore were the best running shoe on the market, up until they ruined the Kayano) I tried these Sauconys. WOW. These are amazing!!!! They are much lighter than the Kayano, but they offer far superior cushioning. They are roomier and more breathable, and I love, love, love, them. Straight out of the box, with no break-in time, I went for a 7 mile run. I didn't experience any pain in my shins or knees, and they were so light and cool, that I felt like I could have run in them all day. Time will tell if the quality and lifespan matches my favorite Kayanos, but so far, I absolutely love these shoes, and would definitely recommend them.

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