Saucony Originals Men's Shadow Original Sneaker

4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 831 ratings
Price: $134.99 $141.51 Free Returns on some sizes and colors

Gray Red
Size Chart
US Regular
Brand SizeEU SizeUK Size
3352
3.535.52.5
4363
4.5373.5
537.54
5.5384.5
638.55
6.5395.5
7406
7.540.56.5
8417
8.5427.5
942.58
9.5438.5
10449
10.544.59.5
114510
11.54610.5
1246.511
12.54711.5

Product details

Care instructions
Machine Wash
Sole material
Rubber
Outer material
Leather
Inner material
Textile

About this item

  • Closure: Lace-up
  • Outer material: SUEDE LEATHER/MESH INSERTS
  • Material composition: Latex
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  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 2000000241678
  • Department ‏ : ‎ mens
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ July 3, 2022
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Saucony
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0B5B28QSK
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 831 ratings

Product Description

Mesh keeps it cool while the retro shape perfects this comfy sneaker.

Saucony is among the most respected names in running shoes. They offer a wide range of running and walking shoes, each with the Saucony trademark fit, feel, and performance. They've spent years studying the biomechanics of top athletes because the goal is to develop creatively engineered systems that maximize your performance, allowing you to focus on the activity instead of the equipment. From studies have come many innovative Saucony concepts. Advanced technologies like Grid, the first sole-based stability and cushioning system, provide an advantage to athletes of all types.

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Customers say

Customers like the style, quality, weight and value of the shoes. For example, they mention the design and color look impressive, the shoes are very well made and are fairly light. They appreciate the arch support and the right balance between support/structure. Customers also appreciate comfort, fit, and performance.

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159 customers mention119 positive40 negative

Customers like the quality of the shoes. They say it's very well made, consistent, and excellent. Some customers are thrilled at the quality and performance of these shoes.

"...Its quality and feel have been very consistent to me...." Read more

"...The sneakers are great and have improved my performance; they are comfortable, light, don’t hurt my feet or joints afterwards, all the positive..." Read more

"...I also love the fabric of the Ride 8 because it it thicker with better reinforcing fibers but it still breathes well, so it seems like the upper..." Read more

"...I retired the first pair when the heel pads began to split and the mesh along the toes starting breaking through...." Read more

129 customers mention119 positive10 negative

Customers like the comfort of the shoes. They say they feel very much like a cushioned slipper, have great cushioning, and support. Some customers also say the shoes are very similar in quality and comfort as the Brooks Ghost. They are pleased with the fit and comfort, saying they don't hurt their feet or joints afterwards.

"...Light weight and smooth transition feeling when brisk walking, particularly when brand new you can tell the difference from a used shoe...." Read more

"...and have improved my performance; they are comfortable, light, don’t hurt my feet or joints afterwards, all the positive reviews about it are true..." Read more

"...lower leg pain just as effectively as the Ride 6.The Ride 8 has a lot of cushioning and feel like I'm wearing pillows on my feet even if I'm jogging..." Read more

"...They were very comfortable and gave good support...." Read more

104 customers mention76 positive28 negative

Customers like the fit of the shoes. They say it has a good fit, protection for their feet while running or fast walking, and the width size was perfect. They also appreciate the great stature-correction support construction and the spacious toe box.

"...(in both silver/red/citron and midnight/black/orange) and the width size was perfect for me compared to another size 9M Brooks and Saucony Ride 9..." Read more

"...The shoes fit well though the size is a half size larger than other brands I wear...." Read more

"...These shoes seem to fit a little tighter (width) than my other Saucony running shoes...." Read more

"...accommodate my ladies size 9 to 9.5 wide foot, which means the shoe fits true to size...." Read more

44 customers mention40 positive4 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the shoes. They say it's an excellent shoe and a good purchase.

"...each pair has lasted more than a year which seems pretty reasonable give the price...." Read more

"...different type of sole, but these are still an excellent shoe and I saved money!..." Read more

"...a fan of Saucony in general and was able to get this pair at a pretty good price...." Read more

"...So i was definitely impressed with the product for the price." Read more

35 customers mention32 positive3 negative

Customers are satisfied with the arch support of the shoes. They mention that it provides great support for mid foot and heel strikers, and has the right balance between support and structure. They also appreciate the cushioning and the fact that the shoes allow their foot to pronate more as it should.

"...They were very comfortable and gave good support...." Read more

"...No more pains in my knees or calves when I run thanks to these shoes...." Read more

"...difference how a really good pair of running shoes makes--no more sore feet and legs liked before to go along with no more blisters as mentioned...." Read more

"...They provide no arch support whatsoever. They do what Saucony says they should do...." Read more

31 customers mention31 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the shoes. They mention that it fits well, runs well, and improves their performance. Some say that the shoes are OK for their purposes and work great through training.

"...The sneakers are great and have improved my performance; they are comfortable, light, don’t hurt my feet or joints afterwards, all the positive..." Read more

"...They are comfortable t wear all day and work great on a treadmill/walk/run...." Read more

"...I have a pair of Saucony Triumph 11. They are a little bit wider. Perfect for me. I also have the Saucony Echelon 5. They are even a little wider...." Read more

"I'm nearing the end of life for these shoes. They will get 400+ miles without any issues. For me, that's the sign of a good product...." Read more

30 customers mention30 positive0 negative

Customers like the weight of the shoes. They say they breathe well, feel real light, and are very comfortable. Some mention that the upper laminated construction is a bit lighter and should be more durable.

"...Its quality and feel have been very consistent to me. Light weight and smooth transition feeling when brisk walking, particularly when brand new..." Read more

"...are great and have improved my performance; they are comfortable, light, don’t hurt my feet or joints afterwards, all the positive reviews about it..." Read more

"...I haven't logged enough time in these yet, but the upper laminated construction is a bit lighter and 'should' be more durable than the fine webbed..." Read more

"...And the shoes are super light...." Read more

29 customers mention29 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the style of the shoes. They mention that the design and color look impressive. They also appreciate the construction and color. Some say that the shoes look and feel great.

"...The color section is also fun, not that color really matters when it comes to getting a comfortable shoe...." Read more

"...I also love the color, but that really doesn't matter as much with running shoes. In the future I would consider buying another pair, for sure." Read more

"...No friction points. The green color of these are brighter in person, which I like...." Read more

"...What's even better they are brightly coloured and guaranteed to get you noticed if that's what you want...." Read more

Great shoe, but poorly made.
3 Stars
Great shoe, but poorly made.
I’ve had these sneakers for about six months but have only ran in them about 10 times since for about a half an hour each time, mostly on wood (I live near a boardwalk). The sneakers are great and have improved my performance; they are comfortable, light, don’t hurt my feet or joints afterwards, all the positive reviews about it are true (even the recommendation to get a half a size up because they run small, which i did and glad I did so), but the traction of the shoe itself is poorly designed. The thread is NOT part of the bottom base which gets glued to the actual sneaker itself. In turn, the traction which is glued to the base kept peeling off. At first it was just parts of one sneaker, and then it started to happen to the other one. So what I did was, go to the dollar store and bought the strongest super glue and since then I kept doing it accordingly to keep it in place and has worked tremendously.Though it has since improved my situation, it is super annoying. This was the only size and color left for the right price, so I did not want to return them, but I sense that this is an inevitable issue due to its design flaw, regardless on if I received another pair. I figured that the pros outweighed the cons of searching for another more expensive brand or design that I haven’t tried. Needs a stronger glue or the traction needs to be one piece with its base.The image I will attach is one piece that has peeled recently (since I made a number of super glue accommodations). Imagine this minor peel but en masse, which unfortunately I did not take a photo of.
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LGand Sr.
5.0 out of 5 stars Very comfortable and perfect fit for my brisk walking
Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2017
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I think I have purchased this same model 4 times in the past two years. Its quality and feel have been very consistent to me. Light weight and smooth transition feeling when brisk walking, particularly when brand new you can tell the difference from a used shoe. I ordred size 9M (in both silver/red/citron and midnight/black/orange) and the width size was perfect for me compared to another size 9M Brooks and Saucony Ride 9 pair I also purchase to alternate shoes (I did not use the Brooks nor the Saucony Ride 9 size given the tightness feeling on the front, look like for me these have to be W in order to feel the same as the Ride 8, but W is not available in those). I continue to use them at least 4-5 times a week and on average 5 miles a day. I will certainly continue to buy them again. For now, I am captivated by Saucony Mens Ride 8.
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Doug Prazak
5.0 out of 5 stars Simply awesome
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2017
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I had the Ride 7 and loved them. These are just as good if not better. I haven't logged enough time in these yet, but the upper laminated construction is a bit lighter and 'should' be more durable than the fine webbed fabric of the 7. That was a weak point in the 7, as my pinky toe areas were forming holes right about the time they were set to be retired to casual use. Still, the uppers are very plush around the ankle and heel. They feel very much like a cushioned slipper. No friction points. The green color of these are brighter in person, which I like. I used to be a Brooks Ghost devotee, with some Mizuno Wave Riders here and there, but this series right now has become my go-to workhorse shoe. I look forward to logging many wonderful miles in these.
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Doug Prazak
5.0 out of 5 stars Simply awesome
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2017
I had the Ride 7 and loved them. These are just as good if not better. I haven't logged enough time in these yet, but the upper laminated construction is a bit lighter and 'should' be more durable than the fine webbed fabric of the 7. That was a weak point in the 7, as my pinky toe areas were forming holes right about the time they were set to be retired to casual use. Still, the uppers are very plush around the ankle and heel. They feel very much like a cushioned slipper. No friction points. The green color of these are brighter in person, which I like. I used to be a Brooks Ghost devotee, with some Mizuno Wave Riders here and there, but this series right now has become my go-to workhorse shoe. I look forward to logging many wonderful miles in these.
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Jonathan D
3.0 out of 5 stars Great shoe, but poorly made.
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2017
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I’ve had these sneakers for about six months but have only ran in them about 10 times since for about a half an hour each time, mostly on wood (I live near a boardwalk). The sneakers are great and have improved my performance; they are comfortable, light, don’t hurt my feet or joints afterwards, all the positive reviews about it are true (even the recommendation to get a half a size up because they run small, which i did and glad I did so), but the traction of the shoe itself is poorly designed. The thread is NOT part of the bottom base which gets glued to the actual sneaker itself. In turn, the traction which is glued to the base kept peeling off. At first it was just parts of one sneaker, and then it started to happen to the other one. So what I did was, go to the dollar store and bought the strongest super glue and since then I kept doing it accordingly to keep it in place and has worked tremendously.

Though it has since improved my situation, it is super annoying. This was the only size and color left for the right price, so I did not want to return them, but I sense that this is an inevitable issue due to its design flaw, regardless on if I received another pair. I figured that the pros outweighed the cons of searching for another more expensive brand or design that I haven’t tried. Needs a stronger glue or the traction needs to be one piece with its base.

The image I will attach is one piece that has peeled recently (since I made a number of super glue accommodations). Imagine this minor peel but en masse, which unfortunately I did not take a photo of.
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Jonathan D
3.0 out of 5 stars Great shoe, but poorly made.
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2017
I’ve had these sneakers for about six months but have only ran in them about 10 times since for about a half an hour each time, mostly on wood (I live near a boardwalk). The sneakers are great and have improved my performance; they are comfortable, light, don’t hurt my feet or joints afterwards, all the positive reviews about it are true (even the recommendation to get a half a size up because they run small, which i did and glad I did so), but the traction of the shoe itself is poorly designed. The thread is NOT part of the bottom base which gets glued to the actual sneaker itself. In turn, the traction which is glued to the base kept peeling off. At first it was just parts of one sneaker, and then it started to happen to the other one. So what I did was, go to the dollar store and bought the strongest super glue and since then I kept doing it accordingly to keep it in place and has worked tremendously.

Though it has since improved my situation, it is super annoying. This was the only size and color left for the right price, so I did not want to return them, but I sense that this is an inevitable issue due to its design flaw, regardless on if I received another pair. I figured that the pros outweighed the cons of searching for another more expensive brand or design that I haven’t tried. Needs a stronger glue or the traction needs to be one piece with its base.

The image I will attach is one piece that has peeled recently (since I made a number of super glue accommodations). Imagine this minor peel but en masse, which unfortunately I did not take a photo of.
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Fools and Sages
4.0 out of 5 stars An affordable and comfortable upgrade over my Ride 6's
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2016
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I bought a pair of Saucony Ride 8 to replace pair of Ride 6's that I have had several years. Contrary to another review on Amazon, underpronators need highly cushioned shoes, so the the Saucony Ride series is highly recommended for underpronators. I jog short distances and I walk and stand a lot. I am an underpronator when I run or walk and the Ride 8's amazing cushioning prevents ankle and lower leg pain just as effectively as the Ride 6.The Ride 8 has a lot of cushioning and feel like I'm wearing pillows on my feet even if I'm jogging on pavement. The men's 8 is also wide enough to accommodate my ladies size 9 to 9.5 wide foot, which means the shoe fits true to size. I also love the fabric of the Ride 8 because it it thicker with better reinforcing fibers but it still breathes well, so it seems like the upper will be much more durable than the mesh-covered thin nylon of the Ride 6. The color section is also fun, not that color really matters when it comes to getting a comfortable shoe.The one thing I don't like is that the Ride 8 does not seem to have as much mid-foot support as the Ride 6. The earlier model had a visible piece of plastic that made the shoe a little stiffer through the mid-foot area. The Ride 8 does not have a visible mid-foot support system. If Saucony moved the mid-foot support system inside the midsole, then it doesn't work as well as it did when it was visible. As a result of the differences in mid-foot construction, it took a few days of wear for the Ride 8 to feel as good as the Ride 6 felt when it was new. After that brief break-in period, I love the Ride 8 as much as I loved my Ride 6's. I am keeping my eye on prices to by a second pair of Ride 8's in a another color just so I have an extra.
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BY
1.0 out of 5 stars Sole Fell Apart
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2021
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Saucony has been my go to shoe for many years. I train regularly and periodically run marathons. To distribute wear, I have two pairs in use and rotate for each run. The last two pairs of Saucony Ride 8 shoes were purchased in early August 2021 and both pairs separated at the sole in mid-October 2021 with about 125 miles on each pair. The failure of both pairs to hold up caused problems as I was forced to buy another pair of shoes and run in a marathon without the shoes being broken in.
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G. Tilley
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good show for a heavy impact runner.
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2016
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To start off, I weigh 195 pounds and have been trying to work on a midfoot strike. I typically wear ASICS Nimbus for general use but they were too soft for running and I ended up with severe shinsplints. I tried the Rides based on reviews and have been very happy overall. I started with the Ride 5s and recently bought the Ride 8s. Besides colors, there does not seem to be much difference to me in comfort or support which is very good for my tastes. They do tend to hold up very well. I will likely continue to buy these based on my successes with them and the lack of shinsplints when using the shoe. They are lightweight and breathable but I will say the Nimbus is more comfortable for walkingaround and general use as I get less foot fatigue likely due to the gel material. I highly recommend these.
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Isabella
5.0 out of 5 stars Consigliato!!!
Reviewed in Italy on February 23, 2024
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Pietro
2.0 out of 5 stars Sono scarpe buone
Reviewed in Italy on January 19, 2024
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5.0 out of 5 stars Mega komfortabl
Reviewed in Germany on December 26, 2023
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Ein mega Schuh, qualitativ und auch preislich. Super bequem und optisch ein Hingucker.
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Daniele
5.0 out of 5 stars Un classico comodissimo
Reviewed in Italy on May 16, 2021
Size: 41Color: GreyVerified Purchase
Non è il primo paio che acquisto, le uso come sneakers every day. Sono le più comode in assoluto. Non le uso per fare sport. Ma sono fantastiche
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L. E.
5.0 out of 5 stars scarpe di qualità ad un prezzo ragionevole ed in tempi rapidi
Reviewed in Italy on December 16, 2020
Size: 42.5Color: GreyVerified Purchase
Venditore preciso e disponibile. consegna rapida e corretta. il modello di scarpe ordinato era un po' più piccolo rispetto alle previsioni a causa di una imbottitura interna: la sostituzione è stata accordata ed effettuata gratuitamente e in tempi rapidi. prodotto di qualità e ad un prezzo conveniente.
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