Saucony Ride

Saucony Ride 19 The pick for a new runner who wants one shoe for everything on pavement. The ride is balanced rather than springy: cushioned, but without the sink of a recovery shoe, so it feels steady from the first jog to a first 10K. The PWRRUN+ foam is a touch softer than the previous version's, the drop is 8 mm and the men's shoe weighs about 8.9 oz. It comes in regular and wide sizes, though the standard toe box is not especially roomy. List price $145.