Saucony Women's Grid Ideal running Shoe

I rated these as "fit as expected." However, I need to qualify that. Most athletic shoes I've ever owned have needed to be a 1/2 size larger than most of my other shoes. So, when ordering, I would suggest a half size larger than other comfortable shoes.I rate these as a five star because not only do they have the solid support Saucony is famous for, but they BREATHE! So many athletic shoes with excellent support have leather uppers or a denser construction. I realize many companies are now making shoes with similar breathable material, but I have not found a better combination of support and breathable upper (and I've tried on about every brand readily available!). I purchased a pair of these in the gray color early in the summer of 2016 and they were my primary footwear all summer. I am extremely active and they have held up support-wise better than most lightweight construction shoes.Moreover, for someone with foot and/or back pain issues, these are a lifesaver! My daughter has nerve damage in her leg as well as a bad back and these shoes allow her to walk significantly more / longer than any other shoe she has tried. Lastly, if you care about having an athletic shoe that doesn't scream "athletic shoe" or that isn't covered in some crazy combination of neon colors, both the black and gray do well with casual pants (jeans / sweats / capris / yoga). It's difficult for 40+ women to balance style and comfort in supportive shoe and these offer that extra bonus!I definitely urge giving them a try and then buying a couple extra pair before they get discontinued!

I like the look of this sneaker and it fits just right. Others are right in saying it doesn't have any arch support. I purchased a 3/4 insert that will help with that. I don't do running, but I don't believe this shoe would hold up to that pressure. I use it for days off work, doing errands and even just walks. I do like the flat laces. They don't keep untying like the round ones do.

These are amazingly comfortable! Super light weight. They enclose your foot completely but the material is so light and breathable you hardly feel like you're wearing shoes. I'm using them for biking because the soles are relatively flat so they get good purchase on a flat bike pedal, and they don't have the wide stabilizing heel that some running shoes have that tends to hit the side of the bike. The grey and white color is neutral and goes with everything, and although they aren't going to pass as "not sneakers", they're nice when you don't want the crazy technicolor action that a lot of running shoes have. I wore them every day on a 12-day trip through Europe and basically did not notice my shoes, or my feet, even after biking and walking tens of miles day after day.I would advise caution for runners buying this shoe just because it is pretty light weight and not super supportive. If you need a ton of arch support or any correction for pronation, these are not the shoes for you.

I purchased these for strength workouts in the gym. Great lightweight, flexible shoe. I have a long, narrow foot with high arches and these seem to hug my foot and provide a moderate arch support. I wouldn’t use them for high impact or running. They are low profile so great for weightlifting.

This is my favorite shoes and I wear it both daily and when running. I don’t have a car so I really live in my shoes. Every time the soles get holes I take the new pair out of the box in my closet and order a new pair off amazon. I wish they were waterproof but then they probably be hot in the summer. I like that they don’t have super thick soles because I like to be able to feel what I’m waking on (but not get stabbed). So many running shoes today have more in common with platform heels then flats. These are thin and flexible but do not wear through fast.

I normally buy the Kinvara which I love, but decided to try a different type, this shoe is very comfortable, but unlike the Kinvara which runs a little small I usually buy half a size bigger, with this shoe you should buy your exact size. I still like it, its very comfy.

I absolutely love Saucony sneakers! My feet are oddly shaped (narrow heel but wide in the toes) and these fit wonderfully. I previously owned the Kineta Relay shoes, but wore a hole in them, so I decided to purchase these in the black and white color. The shoes are cute and can be worn to the gym or as casual sneakers, and the memory foam sole makes them comfortable for walking long distances as well. I love these shoes and they are my go-to sneaker. One thing to note is that they run a bit small-- I wear a 6.5 in Adidas and Pumas, but a 7.5 in Saucony.

If you are after a low profile "minimal" running shoe with a flat footbed, and you don't intend to use your own insole or orthotic, this might be perfect for you. I use an arch support orthotic and I run on pavement, and I was shocked by how little sole cushioning these have. I can literally feel the floor through the heel of these shoes when standing still. Comparison pictures show this shoe (right) next to my current running shoes, the Saucony Grid Cohesion 8 (left). You can see how much less cushioning there is.Also, I'm used to removing the thin paper liner that comes in the sole most running shoes and replacing it with my arch orthotic. I can't do that here. These shoes have a memory foam sole liner that is attached inside and not meant to be removed. To put in my arch support, I would either need to tear out that part of the shoe, or put the insole in ON TOP of the memory foam footbed... I tried that, and it made the shoe upper really tight and weird, and burying it would defeat the purpose of the memory foam anyway.Bottom line: Very minimal cushioning. Memory foam hugs the foot comfortably but doesn't absorb impact. I would be hesitant to run in these unless you already know you like minimalist barefoot-type running shoes. (I don't).

I'm only giving this pair of Saucony's a 1 star (usually give all Saucony's a five star) because the left shoe is made totally different from the right. The outside sole is completely off side, you can hopefully see what I'm talking about viewing the pics... Also, the same shoe is a touch wider, still wearable but, not comfortable-I'm disappointed, these are not $20 shoes 😕 ...I hate the whole ordeal of reordering/sending items back, so I guess I'm stuck with these.

most comfortable shoe I have ever worn. Feels like I am walking in a pair of slippers :)

They are truely ideal <3 love these shoes so much I ordered a second pair!

Best for plus size woman with an active life !

Excellent shoes. Super comfy. Fit as Saucony's always do for me- perfect.