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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Shorter, non-technical runs.The overall aesthetic of this shoe is kind of blah. I found the elementary-like Crayola blue colorway to be a little lackluster. Not a dealbreaker, but not something that necessarily catches your eye.SAM: That lovely thick slab of PWRRUN foam may shine on roads and flat trails, but it becomes unwieldy on anything technical. Even a sideways slant to the trail underfoot makes you struggle to keep your ankles from wobbling all over the place. It’s just a little too soft, and the stack is too high to inspire confidence.As good as the PWRTRAC outsole is, the sporadic lug placement and swathes of exposed midsole foam are particularly susceptible to wet roots and branches. At first, it also gave off that “running on claws” feeling that many trail runners do on pavement. It either eased out over time, or I got used to it, but the outsole arrangement is more suited for trails than roads.This shoe runs a touch narrow and long. It felt vaguely elven on my feet and not in the cool “Legolas walking on snow up the pass of Caradhras” way. I’m glad Alex brought up the look, and I’m not the only one who struggles with the visuals on the Ride 15 TR. Looks are purely subjective, but this shoe looks suspiciously like my three-year-old’s Stride Rites. As much as he’s thrilled anytime we match, a velcro-looking toddler trainer mixed with an elf shoe isn’t my preferred style.Shop Saucony Ride 15 TR – MenShop Saucony Ride 15 TR – WomenSaucony Ride 15 TR ConclusionTAYLOR: The hybrid trail shoe category is starting to heat up. With shoes like the Nike Pegasus Trail 4 and Altra Outroad standing as some of the highlights of the category, the Saucony Ride 15 TR has some stiff competition. However, I think it puts up a dang good fight. For most runs, I would prefer the Ride 15 TR over other available options because of its simplicity and versatility.Honestly, I could see it as an excellent option for road runners looking to dip a toe into the trail side. It
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