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SAUCONY

13 Centennial Dr.
Peabody, MA 01961
800/365-4933
www.saucony.com

All the shoes are available as of December 15, 1998, unless otherwise noted. The new early winter, '98 shoes--evaluated in our December '98 issue--are also noted by an asterisk. But not every shoe is available at every store. When weights are mentioned, they are for men's size 9. When two prices are listed, the first is the men's price. The less expensive of the prices listed is always for the women's model. Sizes listed are for men's and women's models, when applicable. When it's not, the shoe is a men's models and the sizes listed are for men.

* Signifies new early winter, '98 shoes (or updated model) that has been evaluated in the Shoe Buyer's Guide in the December, '98 issue of Runner's World.

** Signifies one of the very best shoes in a particular category.

Shoe Categories

cushioning stability trail motion control racing lightweight trainer

Shoe Categories
cushioning	stability	trail	motion control	racing	lightweight trainer

GRID Control: $70 stability The Control delivers good medial stability at a reasonable price. It has such stable features as a two-density EVA midsole with a huge, firm medial post and the GRID system in the rearfoot. Sizes: (m) 7-13, 14; (w) 5-11, 12.

GRID Freedom Trainer: $70 cushioning The Freedom Trainer has a recycled name, but it's a new shoe which borrows the popular Jazz fit and cushioning but adds a more stable heel with a wider base of support. Sizes (m) 7-12, 13.

GRID Jazz i: $75 cushioning The Jazz was the foundation of the Saucony line for many years. If you're one of the many runners who loved the Jazz, but wanted a lighter and softer midsole, the GRID Jazz i may be for you. Light enough to race in. Sizes: (m) 6-13, 14, 15; (w) 5-11, 12. Available in medium and wide widths.

GRID Azura 2000: $80 lightweight trainer The Azura is long gone from the Saucony line, but while it was available it developed a loyal following of runners who appreciated its well-cushioned, quick ride. The new Azura 2000 is its successor, flashy, well-cushioned and responsive. It's a good lightweight, responsive shoe for fast-paced training and/or racing. Sizes: (m) 7-12, 13, 14; (w) 5-10, 11.

*GRID Procyon 4: $75 stability The GRID Procyon is proof positive that not all polyurethane midsole-based shoes have to be expensive, heavy clunkers. The first Procyon wasn't and neither is the latest. It does have a firm, polyurethane midsole, but its ride is also fairly smooth. The GRID device in the rearfoot helps to make this an exceptional shoe for all but the extreme overpronator and/or the heavy runner. The latest version is almost the same as earlier ones except it has a roomier toebox. Sizes: (m) 7-12, 13, 14; (w) 5-11, 12.

GRID Shadow3: $85 stability One of Saucony's classic shoes has been been continually updated to give it a more contemporary look, fit and feel. Most importantly, the Shadow has been softened in the midsole. The Shadow 6000 is also still available.Sizes: (m) 7-12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17; (w) 5-11, 12.

Taya: $78 lightweight trainer The Taya weighs only 9.3 ounces so it's extremely light, even for a lightweight trainer. Most will choose to race in it rather than use it extensively as a training shoe. Although it has a large medial post for stability, it lacks midfoot support and flexes in the midfoot. Sizes: (m) 7-12, 13, 14; (w) 5-11, 12.

GRID Twister 2: $80 cushioning Saucony has always made some of the most flexible, cushioned shoes on the market and this update of the GRID Twister continues to mine that vein. This update corrects the one deficiency of the original: poor forefoot flexibility. The update has added forefoot flex grooves to ensure that it flexes in the forefoot rather than the midfoot. The Twister isn't as stable as most other Saucony shoes, but it's not designed for runners who need added medial support. Sizes: (m) 7-12, 13, 14; (w) 5-10, 11.

GRID Trail 100: $80 trail This is the 4 x 4 of Saucony Training Shoes. It's comfortable and has the same well-cushioned midsole as the popular 3D GRID Hurricane. The difference is the Trail 100 has some trail features such as a toe bumper and an aggressive outsole. Sizes: (m) 7-12, 13; (w) 6-10, 11.

GRID Kyotee: $80 trail Its main attraction is its two-density, two-colored outsole. The center of the outsole is made of softer, stickier rubber which adds some traction on rocks. Sizes: (m) 7-12, 13; (w) 6-10, 11.

GRID Sphere: $85 cushioning The Sphere is a well-cushioned, single-density midsole shoe with a GRID device in the rearfoot. It fits narrower in the forefoot than most Saucony shoes. Sizes: (m0 7-12, 13; (w) 5-11, 12.

**GRID Swerve: $90 stability Named as Runner's World Magazine Editor's Choice as the best shoe in its category in September, the Swerve is a beauty. It's well-cushioned, stable and has the tapered fit and responsiveness of a lightweight trainer. An excellent shoe for any runner who needs a stable ride, but doesn't want to sacrifice comfort and speed. Sizes: (m)7-12, 13, 14; (w) 5-10, 11.

**GRID Stabil: $90 motion control The GRID Stabil was put together with one thing in mind: control. It has just about everything an overpronator needs to reduce excessive foot motion. It has a large medial post in its two-density EVA midsole and plastic support devices, a midfoot shank for even more support and the GRID device in the rearfoot for stability and cushioning. The GRID Stabil is an excellent shoe, particularly for women. Sizes: (m) 7-12, 13, 14; (w) 5-11, 12.

*GRID Flex: $100 cushioning Think of the Flex as an even more flexible Jazz i. It is not one of the more stable Saucony shoes, but the Flex emphasizes supreme flexibility, thanks to a series of flex grooves spanning the entire outsole of the shoe. Sizes: (m) 7-12, 13; (w) 5-11, 12.

3D GRID Hurricane: $110 stability Saucony has made some classic shoes in its history--and the Hurricane is the latest. It has the fit of the Jazz (wide forefoot, narrow heel) which runners love and yet has the firm, control of a stability shoe. The 3D refers to the fact that the GRID is visible, with strings that protrude through the outsole on both sides of the rearfoot. The visibility of the GRID isn't important: the cushioning and control is. This spring '98 update has better forefoot flexibility than the original and much better midfoot support. It's also slip-lasted (rather than combination-lasted) for comfort. Sizes: (m) 7-12, 13, 14; (w) 5-11, 12.

Breakaway: $75 racing A minimalist shoe for the efficient, lightweight who wants to fly. There's not a lot of shoe as the Breakaway is one of the lightest shoes on the market, weighing in at less than 6 ounces. Sizes: 4-12, 13.

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GRID Control: $70	stability	The Control delivers good medial stability at a reasonable price. It has such stable features as a two-density EVA midsole with a huge, firm medial post and the GRID system in the rearfoot. Sizes: (m) 7-13, 14; (w) 5-11, 12.
GRID Freedom Trainer: $70	cushioning	The Freedom Trainer has a recycled name, but it's a new shoe which borrows the popular Jazz fit and cushioning but adds a more stable heel with a wider base of support. Sizes (m) 7-12, 13.
GRID Jazz i: $75	cushioning	The Jazz was the foundation of the Saucony line for many years. If you're one of the many runners who loved the Jazz, but wanted a lighter and softer midsole, the GRID Jazz i may be for you. Light enough to race in. Sizes: (m) 6-13, 14, 15; (w) 5-11, 12. Available in medium and wide widths.
GRID Azura 2000: $80	lightweight trainer	The Azura is long gone from the Saucony line, but while it was available it developed a loyal following of runners who appreciated its well-cushioned, quick ride. The new Azura 2000 is its successor, flashy, well-cushioned and responsive. It's a good lightweight, responsive shoe for fast-paced training and/or racing. Sizes: (m) 7-12, 13, 14; (w) 5-10, 11.
*GRID Procyon 4: $75	stability	The GRID Procyon is proof positive that not all polyurethane midsole-based shoes have to be expensive, heavy clunkers. The first Procyon wasn't and neither is the latest. It does have a firm, polyurethane midsole, but its ride is also fairly smooth. The GRID device in the rearfoot helps to make this an exceptional shoe for all but the extreme overpronator and/or the heavy runner. The latest version is almost the same as earlier ones except it has a roomier toebox. Sizes: (m) 7-12, 13, 14; (w) 5-11, 12.
GRID Shadow3: $85	stability	One of Saucony's classic shoes has been been continually updated to give it a more contemporary look, fit and feel. Most importantly, the Shadow has been softened in the midsole. The Shadow 6000 is also still available.Sizes: (m) 7-12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17; (w) 5-11, 12.
Taya: $78	lightweight trainer	The Taya weighs only 9.3 ounces so it's extremely light, even for a lightweight trainer. Most will choose to race in it rather than use it extensively as a training shoe. Although it has a large medial post for stability, it lacks midfoot support and flexes in the midfoot. Sizes: (m) 7-12, 13, 14; (w) 5-11, 12.
GRID Twister 2: $80	cushioning	Saucony has always made some of the most flexible, cushioned shoes on the market and this update of the GRID Twister continues to mine that vein. This update corrects the one deficiency of the original: poor forefoot flexibility. The update has added forefoot flex grooves to ensure that it flexes in the forefoot rather than the midfoot. The Twister isn't as stable as most other Saucony shoes, but it's not designed for runners who need added medial support. Sizes: (m) 7-12, 13, 14; (w) 5-10, 11.
GRID Trail 100: $80	trail	This is the 4 x 4 of Saucony Training Shoes. It's comfortable and has the same well-cushioned midsole as the popular 3D GRID Hurricane. The difference is the Trail 100 has some trail features such as a toe bumper and an aggressive outsole. Sizes: (m) 7-12, 13; (w) 6-10, 11.
GRID Kyotee: $80	trail	Its main attraction is its two-density, two-colored outsole. The center of the outsole is made of softer, stickier rubber which adds some traction on rocks. Sizes: (m) 7-12, 13; (w) 6-10, 11.
GRID Sphere: $85	cushioning	The Sphere is a well-cushioned, single-density midsole shoe with a GRID device in the rearfoot. It fits narrower in the forefoot than most Saucony shoes. Sizes: (m0 7-12, 13; (w) 5-11, 12.
**GRID Swerve: $90	stability	Named as Runner's World Magazine Editor's Choice as the best shoe in its category in September, the Swerve is a beauty. It's well-cushioned, stable and has the tapered fit and responsiveness of a lightweight trainer. An excellent shoe for any runner who needs a stable ride, but doesn't want to sacrifice comfort and speed. Sizes: (m)7-12, 13, 14; (w) 5-10, 11.
**GRID Stabil: $90	motion control	The GRID Stabil was put together with one thing in mind: control. It has just about everything an overpronator needs to reduce excessive foot motion. It has a large medial post in its two-density EVA midsole and plastic support devices, a midfoot shank for even more support and the GRID device in the rearfoot for stability and cushioning. The GRID Stabil is an excellent shoe, particularly for women. Sizes: (m) 7-12, 13, 14; (w) 5-11, 12.
*GRID Flex: $100	cushioning	Think of the Flex as an even more flexible Jazz i. It is not one of the more stable Saucony shoes, but the Flex emphasizes supreme flexibility, thanks to a series of flex grooves spanning the entire outsole of the shoe. Sizes: (m) 7-12, 13; (w) 5-11, 12.
3D GRID Hurricane: $110	stability	Saucony has made some classic shoes in its history--and the Hurricane is the latest. It has the fit of the Jazz (wide forefoot, narrow heel) which runners love and yet has the firm, control of a stability shoe. The 3D refers to the fact that the GRID is visible, with strings that protrude through the outsole on both sides of the rearfoot. The visibility of the GRID isn't important: the cushioning and control is. This spring '98 update has better forefoot flexibility than the original and much better midfoot support. It's also slip-lasted (rather than combination-lasted) for comfort. Sizes: (m) 7-12, 13, 14; (w) 5-11, 12.
Breakaway: $75	racing	A minimalist shoe for the efficient, lightweight who wants to fly. There's not a lot of shoe as the Breakaway is one of the lightest shoes on the market, weighing in at less than 6 ounces. Sizes: 4-12, 13.