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adidas Response 2 Running Shoes vs Saucony Ride 18

Saucony

Ride 18

  • Weight 259 g
  • Drop 8 mm
  • Stack 35 mm

USD 145

Which one for which runner?

What sets each model apart, from the published specs. Neither is better in absolute terms.

Side by side

  • Saucony Ride 18 has 4 mm more heel stack
  • adidas Response 2 Running Shoes is USD 70 cheaper (MSRP)

Profiles

  • adidas Response 2 Running Shoes
  • Saucony Ride 18
ComfortResponsivenessStabilityDurabilityGripVersatility
  • Response 2 Running Shoes — Comfort: 4/5
  • Response 2 Running Shoes — Responsiveness: 2/5
  • Response 2 Running Shoes — Stability: 4/5
  • Response 2 Running Shoes — Durability: 3/5
  • Response 2 Running Shoes — Grip: 3/5
  • Response 2 Running Shoes — Versatility: 2/5
  • Ride 18 — Comfort: 5/5
  • Ride 18 — Responsiveness: 3/5
  • Ride 18 — Stability: 4/5
  • Ride 18 — Durability: 5/5
  • Ride 18 — Grip: 3/5
  • Ride 18 — Versatility: 4/5
Criterionadidas Response 2 Running ShoesSaucony Ride 18
Price
Catalogue price USD 75 USD 145
Best price found Not specified Not specified
Specifications
Weight 256 g 259 g
Drop 8 mm 8 mm
Heel stack 31 mm 35 mm
Forefoot stack 23 mm 27 mm
Midsole foam CLOUDFOAM+ PWRRUN+ / PWRRUN+ sockliner
Plate Not specified Not specified
Support Not specified Not specified
Ratings
Overall 3.25 out of 5 3.88 out of 5
Cushioning 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Stability 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Comfort 4 out of 5 5 out of 5
Responsiveness 2 out of 5 3 out of 5
Durability 3 out of 5 5 out of 5
Grip 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Versatility 2 out of 5 4 out of 5
Best for
Terrain Road Road
Role Training Training
Versions Not specified Men's
Uses Daily training, Easy runs Easy runs, Daily training
Runner level Not specified Not specified
Paces Not specified Not specified

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Retailer prices

adidas Response 2 Running Shoes

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail priceUSD 75

Saucony Ride 18

No retailer price available for this shoe yet.

Recommended retail priceUSD 145

Alternatives to these two models

Derived from terrain, category, use, cushioning, stability, drop, weight and price.

    • Close to adidas Response 2 Running Shoes: same terrain, same category, same role
  • Mizuno Maximizer 27, side view

    Mizuno

    Maximizer 27

    • Weight 260 g
    • Drop 12 mm
    • Stack 30 mm
    • Close to Saucony Ride 18: same terrain, same category, same role
  • ASICS Gel-Pulse 17, side view

    ASICS

    Gel-Pulse 17

    • Weight 271 g
    • Drop 8 mm
    • Stack 38 mm

    USD 105

    • Close to Saucony Ride 18: same terrain, same category, same role
  • On Cloudsurfer 2, side view

    On

    Cloudsurfer 2

    • Weight 261 g
    • Drop 9 mm
    • Stack 32 mm

    USD 160

    • Close to adidas Response 2 Running Shoes: same terrain, same category, same role