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Weight
277.5 g (9.79 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.7 mm
Plate
None
Weight
294.5 g (10.39 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.7 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
Saucony Guide 18
Saucony Guide 19
The Saucony Guide 19 builds on the same formula as the Saucony Guide 18, but with more cushioning, a broader arch platform, and a more responsive ride. Both deliver excellent stability, but the newer model is more protective underfoot. The Guide 18 remains a dependable support shoe at a lower price, while the Guide 19 is the better pick for runners who want a bit more protection.
Variants
- Guide 18 (Ballad/Skydiver - (Women - US 7))
- Guide 18 (Black/Black/Black - (Men - US 9))
- Guide 19 (Birch - (Women - US 7))
- Guide 19 (Black/Black/Black - (Men - US 9))
Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
4.8
6.2
Forefoot Stack Height
26.4 mm
29.5 mm
Plate
None
None
Forefoot Energy Return
3.9
5.6
Weight
5.3
4.6
Heel Stack Height
35.1 mm
36.2 mm
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
5.3
4.6
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Left Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
277.5 g (9.79 oz)
294.5 g (10.39 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
35.1 mm
36.2 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
26.4 mm
29.5 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.7 mm
6.7 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.0 mm
6.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
Preview 3D
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Outsole Heel Width
103 mm (4.1")
103 mm (4.1")
Outsole Arch Width
84 mm (3.3")
88 mm (3.5")
Outsole Forefoot Width
117 mm (4.6")
121 mm (4.8")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.93
2.84
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
4.43
4.10
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
Preview 3D
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Internal Length
280 mm (11.0")
282 mm (11.1")
Internal Heel Width
63 mm (2.5")
65 mm (2.6")
Internal Forefoot Width
94 mm (3.7")
92 mm (3.6")
Wide Sizing Available
Yes
Yes
Forefoot Fit: Width
9.4
Forefoot Width Photo
Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
3.0 mm (0.118")
Toe TTS Deviation
1.7 mm (0.067")
Forefoot Fit: Height
7.1
Forefoot Height Photo
Toe TTS Deviation
-3.5 mm (-0.139")
Arch Fit: Width
9.8
Arch Fit Photo
Arch Width TTS Deviation
2.2 mm (0.088")
Length Fit
10
Toe Clearance Photo
Heel Rocker Geometry
8.0
Heel Rocker Photo
Heel Spring
30 mm (1.2")
Heel Apex Position
28.9%
Heel Rocker Angle
19.2°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
6.4
Forefoot Rocker Photo
Toe Spring
44 mm (1.7")
Toe Apex Position
63.1%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
21.8°
Other Features
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Tongue Gusset Type
Fully-gusseted
Fully-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
1.3
1.9
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Heel Energy Return
66.0%
67.5%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
3.9
5.6
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Energy Return
70.5%
72.8%
Heel Cushioning
6.0
7.0
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 550N
2.60 J
3.20 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
7.39 J
8.58 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
14.14 J
14.98 J
Forefoot Cushioning
7.4
7.3
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 800N
4.42 J
4.66 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
7.88 J
7.75 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
12.05 J
11.24 J
Heel Firmness
6.2
8.4
Heel Firmness
Preview Graph
Heel Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 550N
73.2 N/mm
46.3 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
122.7 N/mm
58.9 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
210.4 N/mm
82.2 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
7.8
8.4
Forefoot Firmness
Preview Graph
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 800N
111.2 N/mm
57.9 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
201.8 N/mm
77.2 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
376.2 N/mm
108 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
6.8
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
Energy Absorbed At 10km
7.52 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
7.24 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
7.08 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
6.97 J
Rocker Stiffness
4.2
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
Force To Flatten The Rocker
32 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
6.7
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
63.3%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
7.4
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
18.2 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
245 N
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