The Saucony Hurricane 25 is an impressive shoe that works as both a stability shoe and a max-cushioned trainer. Saucony has several stability trainers, and the Hurricane series is the more cushioned alternative to the Ride and Omni series. The Hurricane 25 is great for runners who want just a bit of guidance to correct over-pronation, without the rigid feel of a traditional stability trainer. The excellent cushioning and gentle rocker make it a great long run shoe, but its construction is heavy, so it could feel sluggish if you're trying to push the pace.
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Our Verdict
The Saucony Hurricane 25 is a decent shoe for covering the marathon distance. The cushioning is very supportive over long distances, and the midsole returns enough energy to keep you bouncing along for the full distance. This is not a shoe built for speed, though, and it will feel bulky if you are trying to push the pace, especially on tired legs.
Great cushioning over long distances.
Heavy build makes picking up the pace feel laborious.
The Saucony Hurricane 25 is not a racing shoe, and a competitive 5k or 10k will expose its limitations. Although the foam layer provides some bounce, the shoe's weight makes picking up the pace feel more laborious.
Heavy build makes picking up the pace feel laborious.
Soft forefoot doesn't offer the firm platform needed for quick, snappy turnover.
The Saucony Hurricane 25 holds up well over long runs. Its stability stays dependable as your legs tire, and the cushioning is still excellent even after 40 km of simulated pounding in our long run test. The shoe's weight is the only drawback, adding a bit of extra effort to each stride as your legs get tired.
Great cushioning over long distances.
Stability stays dependable even as your legs tire.
Heavier build adds a bit of extra effort to each stride.
The Saucony Hurricane 25 is an excellent daily trainer. Good stability and excellent cushioning combine to make it a dependable, protective option for everyday miles. The smooth rocker also helps heel strikers transition comfortably from landing through midstance. Its main downside for everyday use is its weight, which is on the heavier side and can make easy runs feel more like a workout than in lighter daily trainers.
Excellent cushioning for everyday miles.
Smooth heel rocker makes for comfortable transitions.
Heavier build adds a bit of extra effort to each stride.
Changelog
- Updated Oct 02, 2026: We've converted this review to Test Bench 0.15, which replaces Responsiveness with three specific performance usages: Bounciness, Snappiness, and Roll. To read more about the changes, see the changelog.
- Updated Sep 17, 2026: We've converted this review to Test Bench 0.14, which adds new lace-specific results. We've included a close-up photo of the laces, as well as details including lace type, width, thickness, and stretch. To read more about the changes, see the changelog.
- Updated Jun 30, 2026: We've converted this review to Test Bench 0.13, which identifies the different foams used in the shoe's midsole. We've included a microscopic image of the foam cells to give you an idea of what the microstructure looks like. To read more about the changes, see the changelog.
- Updated Jun 17, 2026: We've converted this review to Test Bench 0.12, which fixes how we measure firmness, a component of the Stability and 5K/10K Racing usages. There may be inconsistencies between the text and the scores for these usages, but the scores should still be considered valid. We've also brought back the Energy Return score and added two new usages: Daily Training and Long Run. To read more about the changes, see the changelog.
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Updated Jun 11, 2026:
We've updated the Popular Comparisons section to include a link to the newly reviewed Saucony Guide 19.
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Updated Apr 30, 2026:
We've updated this review to add text for the new Responsiveness usage box and made minor phrasing adjustments throughout the review for consistency.
- Updated Apr 28, 2026: We've converted this review to Test Bench 0.11, adding two new rocker measurements to the Design section, and three new responsiveness tests to the Performance section. The Energy Return usage score has been replaced with Responsiveness. Check out the details in our changelog.
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Updated Feb 26, 2026:
We updated the review to include text for the new Fit usage box, which was recently added to our test bench.
- Updated Feb 20, 2026: We've converted this review to Test Bench 0.10, adding a new set of fit tests to the Design section and an overall fit performance usage. Check out the details in our changelog.
- Updated Nov 14, 2025: Review published.
- Updated Nov 10, 2025: Early access published.
- Updated Aug 08, 2025: Our testers have started testing this product.
- Updated Jul 09, 2025: The product has arrived in our lab, and our testers will start evaluating it soon.
- Updated Jul 04, 2025: We've purchased the product and are waiting for it to arrive in our lab.
We've bought and tested more than 300 running shoes. Every pair purchased with our own money, never supplied or sponsored by brands. Our data-driven tests are designed to go beyond marketing claims, and since every shoe goes through the exact same methodology, you can directly compare results to find the right pair for your needs.
Test Results
Energy Return
The Saucony Hurricane 25 gives back a strong share of the energy you put into it, particularly up front, where the forefoot does an impressive job returning the force you load into it at toe-off, giving it a lively feel. The heel is a bit more muted by comparison, but it still gives back a decent amount of rebound on landing.
The forefoot of the Saucony Hurricane 25 gives impressive rebound, feeling more like a trampoline than a stability shoe. Although it's not quite as bouncy as the ASICS MEGABLAST, it's much closer to a shoe like this than to the ASICS GEL-NIMBUS 27 or ASICS GEL-KAYANO 32.
Stability
The Saucony Hurricane 25 has good lateral stability. The reasonably wide base and secure upper combine with the shoe's mild stability features to deliver a smooth, confident ride.
Midsole strikes good balance between softness and stability.
Wide platform.
The forefoot of the Saucony Hurricane 25 is decently firm and becomes proportionally firmer as the pace picks up, but is still nowhere near as rigid as dedicated stability shoes like the Nike Structure 26 or ASICS GEL-KAYANO 32.
The heel of the Saucony Hurricane 25 is not very firm, even when lots of force is applied. This makes the shoe feel forgiving for heel strikers, but less inherently stable.
The Saucony Hurricane 25 features a subtle cutout on the lateral side that enables a much smoother rolling transition than the flat, chunky sole of the Saucony Hurricane 24.
This version of this shoe now features a fully gusseted tongue, which improves lockdown compared to its predecessor, the Saucony Hurricane 24.
Cushioning
The Saucony Hurricane 25 has excellent cushioning. Although it doesn't feel squishy-soft, the midsole does an impressive job of absorbing impact and continues to protect your legs even as the miles pile up.
Great cushioning over long distances.
Midsole strikes good balance between softness and stability.
The Saucony Hurricane 25 is very forgiving for heel strikers, offering better protection than comfort-oriented daily trainers like the Nike Vomero 18, HOKA Bondi 9, or ASICS GEL-NIMBUS 27.
The forefoot of the Saucony Hurricane 25 is incredibly soft from the first step, even for a max-cushioned daily trainer. It does become stiffer as the pace increases, but it remains very protective.
The forefoot cushioning of the Saucony Hurricane 25 holds up impressively well over long distances. As with most shoes, the midsole's ability to absorb the impact of repeated footstrikes gradually decreases over the course of a long run, but because it starts out so soft, the cushioning remains protective.
Bounciness
The Saucony Hurricane 25 is bouncier up front than it is at the back. The forefoot compresses noticeably deeper under load and gives back more of the energy you put into it, producing a springy, lively sensation at toe-off. The heel is comparatively restrained, so heel landings feel more subdued than push-offs.
Very lively forefoot.
Snappiness
The Saucony Hurricane 25 is reasonably snappy. The forefoot gives back a good chunk of the energy stored in its forefoot as it bends and resists that bending with decent stiffness, so there's a reasonable amount of pop at toe-off. It's held back by a fairly soft forefoot, though, which doesn't offer a very firm platform for push-off.
Roll
The Saucony Hurricane 25 rolls through the stride decently. Its rocker holds its shape fairly well under load, and the forefoot stays stiff enough to keep the roll through toe-off fairly consistent. The geometry of the forefoot rocker isn't that pronounced, so it doesn't add a dramatic extra push, but the heel is beveled enough to help heel strikers roll through to midstance.
True To Size
The Saucony Hurricane 25 fits almost perfectly, spot on. The length is true to size, and the width is appropriate from the heel through the forefoot, though there's a Wide version of the shoe for runners with wider feet. The shoe doesn't have much volume in the forefoot, but it's not excessively cramped. Most runners should stick to their usual size.
The Saucony Hurricane 25 has shed weight compared to the Saucony Hurricane 24 and certainly feels much nimbler than its predecessor.
Popular Running Shoe Comparisons
The Saucony Hurricane 25 is a genre-bending shoe that combines mild stability features and max cushioning. It's decidedly gentle in its approach to correcting over-pronation, so if you need more dedicated guidance, check out the Nike Structure 26. If you like Saucony's approach to stability, but don't need as much cushioning, check out the Saucony Guide 19. If you want a max-cushioned shoe that's much lighter and peppier, check out the Dynafish Xiaonian.
For more options from Saucony, check out our recommendations for the best Saucony running shoes. If you're open to other brands, see our overall picks for the best running shoes.
If you don't need support for overpronation, the Saucony Triumph 23 is a better shoe than the Saucony Hurricane 25. It's lighter, has slightly better energy return, and can handle more weekly miles. It's also more stable. That said, the Hurricane 25 uses built-in support features to stop inward ankle roll, so if you need a dedicated stability shoe, it's the better pick.
The Saucony Hurricane 25 is a better shoe than the Saucony Guide 19 for most runners. It's much more cushioned and bouncier, making it the pick for runners who want a comfortable stability shoe for daily training and long runs. The Guide 19 is firmer and noticeably more stable, with a wider base under the arch, so it's the better choice for runners whose feet tend to roll inward and who need as much support as possible.
The Saucony Hurricane 25 is a better shoe than the HOKA Bondi 9. It's bouncier and more stable while still being very well cushioned, making it the pick for runners who want one shoe for daily use, long runs, and the occasional faster workout. The Bondi 9 is slightly softer, so it's the better choice for runners who only want maximum comfort.
The Saucony Hurricane 26 is a slightly better support shoe than the Saucony Hurricane 25. It's significantly lighter and a touch more cushioned and energetic. The Hurricane 25 is still a great, deeply cushioned, and very stable shoe, and most runners won't notice much of a difference underfoot.
The Saucony Hurricane 25 is a better choice than the Nike Vomero Plus for most runners. It's more stable and just as cushioned, making it a comfortable pick for daily training and long runs, especially if your form tends to break down. The Vomero Plus is lighter and better cushioned in the heel, so it's the better option for heel strikers with a neutral stride who want a more plush feel.
The Saucony Hurricane 25 is a better choice than the Nike Structure Plus for most runners. It's more cushioned and much bouncier, making it a more comfortable and lively pick for most training runs. The Structure Plus is a bit more stable and has a higher heel-to-toe drop, so it's the better option for runners who want a more traditional support shoe.
The Saucony Hurricane 25 is a better shoe than the Nike Structure 26 for most runners. It's far more cushioned and bouncier, making it the pick for runners who want support that still feels soft and comfortable on longer runs. The Structure 26 is firmer and more stable, so it's the better choice for runners who need strong support and prefer a traditional, closer-to-the-ground feel. It runs short, so consider going up a half size.
The Saucony Hurricane 25 is a better shoe than the On Cloudrunner 3. It's much more cushioned and far bouncier, making it the pick for runners who want a comfortable support shoe for everything from easy miles to long runs, and it's cheaper. The Cloudrunner 3 is a bit more stable and sits closer to the ground, so it's the better choice for runners who want a firm, planted feel, but it can feel harsh on longer runs.
Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We tested the Saucony Hurricane 25 in men's US size 9, as indicated on the label for our pair, in the Shadow/ViZi colorway. The shoe is also available in numerous other colorways, depending on your region. Like many other Saucony shoes, the Hurricane 25 is available in Regular and Wide versions for both men and women. The design section applies only to the exact model we tested, but we expect other sizes and gender variants to perform similarly.
