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Heel Stack Height
45.8 mm
Weight
277.4 g (9.79 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.3 mm
Plate
None
Heel Stack Height
38.2 mm
Weight
280.9 g (9.91 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.7 mm
Plate
None
Our Verdict
Saucony Paramount Max
Saucony Procyon Max
The Saucony Paramount Max is a more premium max-cushioned shoe than the Saucony Procyon Max. The Procyon Max is lower stacked, but also has a more basic foam that doesn't feel as plush or as bouncy as the Paramount Max. The Procyon Max is much cheaper, though, so if you just want a stable shoe for walking around or jogging on the treadmill, it gets the job done without any fuss.
Variants
- Paramount Max (Black/Shadow - (Men - US 9))
- Paramount Max (Black/Shadow - (Women - US 7))
- Procyon Max (Black/Fizz - (Women - US 7))
- Procyon Max (Black/White - (Men - US 9))
Main Differences for
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Half/Full Marathon Racing
Threshold
Half/Full Marathon Racing
7.6
6.2
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
9.1
5.8
Forefoot Stack Height
37.5 mm
27.5 mm
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
8.7
4.1
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
8.9
6.7
Heel Firmness
4.7
9.1
Forefoot Firmness
3.9
9.1
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
5.3
5.2
Right Shoe Weight Photo
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Weight
277.4 g (9.79 oz)
280.9 g (9.91 oz)
Stack Heights
Stack Height Photo
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Heel Stack Height
45.8 mm
38.2 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
37.5 mm
27.5 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
8.3 mm
10.7 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
6.0 mm
6.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
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Outsole Heel Width
105 mm (4.1")
103 mm (4.1")
Outsole Arch Width
85 mm (3.3")
85 mm (3.3")
Outsole Forefoot Width
130 mm (5.1")
121 mm (4.8")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.29
4.40
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
3.47
2.70
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
279 mm (11.0")
278 mm (10.9")
Internal Heel Width
65 mm (2.6")
60 mm (2.4")
Internal Forefoot Width
94 mm (3.7")
96 mm (3.8")
Wide Sizing Available
No
Yes
Forefoot Fit: Width
9.1
8.6
Forefoot Width Photo
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Ball-Of-Foot TTS Deviation
2.3 mm (0.091")
2.8 mm (0.108")
Toe TTS Deviation
-2.5 mm (-0.099")
-3.7 mm (-0.145")
Forefoot Fit: Height
5.0
9.9
Forefoot Height Photo
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Toe TTS Deviation
-5.9 mm (-0.233")
-0.4 mm (-0.017")
Arch Fit: Width
9.2
9.2
Arch Fit Photo
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Arch Width TTS Deviation
-1.6 mm (-0.062")
-1.6 mm (-0.064")
Length Fit
10
10
Toe Clearance Photo
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Heel Rocker Geometry
8.6
8.8
Heel Rocker Photo
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Heel Spring
34 mm (1.3")
39 mm (1.5")
Heel Apex Position
22.0%
25.3%
Heel Rocker Angle
26.9°
27.5°
Forefoot Rocker Geometry
7.2
7.2
Forefoot Rocker Photo
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Toe Spring
51 mm (2.0")
50 mm (2.0")
Toe Apex Position
67.2%
62.8%
Forefoot Rocker Angle
27.0°
24.4°
Foam
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Primary Foam Name
IncrediRUN
PWRRUN
Primary Foam Type
TPEE
EVA
Secondary Foam Name
No Secondary Foam
No Secondary Foam
Secondary Foam Type
No Secondary Foam
No Secondary Foam
Laces
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Lace Type
Flat
Flat
Width
6.0 mm (0.2")
6.0 mm (0.2")
Thickness
1.8 mm (0.1")
1.5 mm (0.1")
Stretch
16.5%
6.5%
Other Features
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Tongue Gusset Type
Semi-gusseted
Non-gusseted
Plate
None
None
Performance
Heel Compression Energy Return
8.3
3.9
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
82.4%
70.5%
Forefoot Compression Energy Return
8.9
6.7
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Energy Return
87.1%
75.2%
Heel Cushioning
9.3
6.3
Heel Cushioning Picture
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 550N
4.64 J
2.64 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
11.81 J
7.96 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
19.75 J
14.40 J
Forefoot Cushioning
9.4
6.6
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 800N
6.57 J
3.99 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
11.04 J
7.05 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
15.79 J
10.49 J
Heel Firmness
4.7
9.1
Heel Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 550N
31.0 N/mm
58.3 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
41.0 N/mm
68.2 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
58.8 N/mm
92.3 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
3.9
9.1
Forefoot Firmness Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Firmness At 800N
40.3 N/mm
69.5 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
53.6 N/mm
89.7 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
75 N/mm
123 N/mm
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
9.1
5.8
Forefoot Long Run Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 10km
10.65 J
6.49 J
Energy Absorbed At 20km
10.51 J
6.23 J
Energy Absorbed At 30km
10.43 J
6.05 J
Energy Absorbed At 40km
10.35 J
5.92 J
Rocker Stiffness
7.1
6.8
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Video
Forefoot Rocker Stiffness Graph
Preview Graph
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Force To Flatten The Rocker
88 N
80 N
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
8.7
4.1
Forefoot Bending Video
Forefoot Bending Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Energy Return
77.6%
53.8%
Forefoot Bending Stiffness
6.2
5.9
Forefoot Bending Resistance Picture
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Forefoot Bending Resistance
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Bending Stiffness
11.8 N/mm
4.0 N/mm
Forefoot Bending Force
210 N
353 N
Heel Compression Depth
8.0
4.6
Heel Compression Graph
Preview Graph
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Heel Compression At 550N
17.7 mm
9.4 mm
Heel Compression At 1100N
26.8 mm
16.1 mm
Heel Compression At 1900N
32.3 mm
20.6 mm
Forefoot Compression Depth
8.2
5.0
Forefoot Compression Graph
Preview Graph
Preview Graph
Forefoot Compression At 800N
19.8 mm
11.5 mm
Forefoot Compression At 1300N
24.2 mm
14.5 mm
Forefoot Compression At 2050N
27.2 mm
16.6 mm
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