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Summer 2012 Running Shoe Guide
Runner’s World wear-tests and reviews the latest shoes to help you find the perfect fit.
By Jeff Dengate & Martyn Shorten, Ph.D.
From the June 2012 issue of Runner’s World
Best Update: Saucony ProGrid Hurricane 14 $140
Heel Cushioning: 55 /100
Forefoot Cushioning: 96/100
Flexibility: 50/100
Heel Height: 36.1 mm
Forefoot Height: 26.9 mm
Weight: 10.9 oz (M); 9.3 oz (W)
When a shoe has been around long enough to boast a double-digit number at the end of its name, any updates are usually minor tweaks. Naturally, you don’t want to turn away the faithful. But Saucony boldly overhauled the Hurricane. The 14 is 1.2 ounces lighter than its predecessor, is more flexible, offers more cushioning, and is more stable. And Saucony lowered the heel-to-toe drop to 9.2 mm, down from 11.4 mm. Such dramatic changes could have gone horribly wrong, but Saucony came out with a winner, and wear-testers loved the update. The Sauc-Fit feature in the upper helps lock the foot into the shoe.
Bottom Line: A go-to shoe for injury-prone or heavier runners needing solid footing.
more…
https://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-240-400–14340-0,00.html
