Saucony Trigon Ride 5

Thank you for asking because there is a difference.

The new Saucony line utilizes a foam-based grid rather than a plastic grid. The result is a much softer ride. Though, it may be less stable. Now there is one other significant difference in the new Ride/Guide... they are much more flexible in the arch (midfoot). This can put additional stress on the arch, so if you appreciated the very stable trigon ride 4, the new version is softer, but less stable. Strong arches may like it, but please test the new one to make sure that it is not too "flexy" in the arch.

This is a new one too:

http://www.onlineshoes.com/productpage.asp?type=style&styleid=1&stylecatid=catnew&ageid=1&gen=m&pcid=83090

How does this compare to the Mizuno Precision?

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The ride was lowered a bit so being closer to the ground will even out any instability you think it has. If your worried about it being more stable move to the guide.

The sinister is in the same catagory as the precision but goes about it a bit differently. It has a flexion plate that makes the heel to toe transition a bit smoother and more efficient.

In our store saucony has changed dramatically as their product has gotten much better.

Does the Sinister fit true to size or do you need to go 1/2 size from your normal dress shoe?

I wear Mizuno Wave Riders now and they work well, but I'm looking for something lighter for speedwork and races. The Precision doesn't work well for me and the Sinister looks interesting. Thanks for your opinion.

Will they ever bring back the Tiger Pinto with the original materials?

In most cases all running shoes run differently than dress shoes. Seems true to size and on par with other brands.

Stipe:

Have you read the Running Times review of this shoe? Does it seem to be right?

I loved the Asics Landreth II, but not the III. Would I be better trying the Ride, or the Guide?

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I don't have the Running Times in front of me, but here's my take... It flexes more in the midfoot due to the thinner/lighter midfoot bridge. It is definitely softer. There is indeed less foam in the achilles area - some have noticed excessive irritation while others think it fits great. I would say it's a great shoe for an underpronator or neutral runner. While the previous Ride could almost be a stability shoe (even though it wasn't posted) the new version is softer and more flexible, so it is more differentiated from the Guide. Please let me know if there is something that I didn't address.

The guide has a medial post. The ride does not. Nor does the landreth. Thus the ride is more like the landreth.

Reading a magazine review is pointless. Please don't do that. I suggest you go try them on, and you will see which one you like better. Isn't that the best way to figure something out? To try it? Best of luck to you. I will try on the ride myself.

I'll also throw this out there... The new Cumulus and Radius are excellent. And the Wave Rider continues to define the category.

Wave Rider. Now we are talking about a real shoe. As far as I'm concerned, this thread is over. Good buy, thread, see you on page 26.