Side by Side Comparison of: adidas vs Saucony

Love these very comfy

I can't believe I bought these so long ago! It's been 10 months and I run 20 miles a week. I was thinking about replacing them, but purely on principle. I've even put them in the washing machine a bunch of times. They're super comfortable, not rigid. I wear one foot laced up all the way for heel support. If you're wearing them and you get one foot completely wet, it will dry within 2 hours of running.

I just got these today and figured I would write a review on them since there are quite diverse opinions on these. The first thing I noticed is the fit. They are a lot more roomy in the toe than I expected but I appreciate it. Definitely order true to size just expect them to feel slightly loose when you put them on because of the wide toe area. The next thing is the sole. The sole is not cushy by any means. It's solid, which I also like. Just be cautious when you order if you don't like harder soles. Plenty of room for insoles though if you don't like the hardness of the sole. I also find them to have a great breathable exterior and they are cute (I purchased the grey and orange). Also something that I didn't see anyone post about is the sole slightly catering to pronated runners but is not uncomfortable if you are a neutral runner.

My old sneakers were falling apart & I needed new ones. Didn't want to spend too much money on shoes and the price for these is perfect. Love the color and they work great for running which is why I got them too. Only thing is, I wanted them to fit, so to be safe I got 1/2 size larger than I normally wear. They ended up being 1/2 size larger (my fault), but wear them with thicker socks and it's all good. So if you purchase these, they fit true to size.

I run in these shoes every day, 5 miles. I have super deep arches. These are perfect for me! Many compliments with color. Excellent price

Once I put in my usual (sole) inserts, they fit beautifully!! Extremely comfortable, walking the hospital-floors day in & day out. Seems like the front is roomier for my toes but the heel-part is perfectly snug. FYI - I ordered a Size 7 as I usually do ordering Nike's.

I have to say, first, that I am partial to Saucony. That's really the only company I purchase from for walking/running shoes. As is their signature style, there is a decent amount of room in the toe box. Not so much that they feel too big, just what I'm come to expect from this company, and they want their shoes to be comfortable to wear. These are really very cute in person, but, they don't have a lot of padding. Definitely not for walking or running and really just for doing things out and about. I will probably add an insert, at some point, as I have issues with plantar fasciitis. I usually wear an 8 1/2 in shoes, but I ordered a size 9 (I typically do for athletic shoes, because I don't want anything to pinch) and they fit and look like an 8 1/2. They are a little "squeaky," but I assume that will dissipate with time, they are brand new, after all! If you're on the fence about getting a pair, I say go for it. They are really quite comfortable!

I typically wear a 7 or 7.5 in shoes - I ordered an 8 in this style based on the reviews I saw, and was glad I did. I wear inserts for my high arches, usually a 7.5 is roomy enough for me to put in my inserts, but in this style, it was beneficial to order up half a size. The shoes are comfortable and low profile, which is what I was looking for. I'll likely be back to order more colors in this style in the future.

Love my bullets. It's my 3rd pair in 2 years. I wore chuck allstars for a long time till I had to start wearing them with black half super feet for more support but they fit too tight so I had to look for something else with similar style. The bullet fits great with the extra suport and I can walk, run skip hop with my little girl.

I plan to buy other colors. I wore them for the first time today. I worked 8 hours at a stand up desk with them and my feet feel great. I do have a slight blister on my heel, but that is due to wearing the wrong socks. They slipped down and I had a meeting to get to. I don't think you will be disappointed. I also got a few compliments on them as well

I am so very happy with these shoes! I am walking on cement floors from between 12 and 14 hours per day and these are so comfortable. I have tried so many other styles and brands, and other than Onitsuka, these are the best. Lots of room in the toe box for a little wider feet (or bunion, like me) and light weight too. Just ordered my second pair!

These are my absolute favorite. Tight fit to your foot, which is what I like and what I need. And the sole is quite comfortable. I need them in every color, but I only paid $28 for my pair so I have to wait for the others to get that low too.

The fit was perfect, I was a little nervous because previous reviews said the shoes were uncomfortable. However, I find them to be very comfortable. I wear them in clinical and lab where I'm on my feet all day. I will definitely be buying another pair in a different color.

these are very comfortable but feel somewhat bulky although lightweight. hard to explain, but it's an excellent exercise shoe

I love these shoes. I got the grey & mint colored ones first at a local shoe store & loved them. I knew I would love these & they would fit great. They do fit great & I love the color, but the do not have the same insoles as my previous pair which was one of the main things I loved about them. My grey pair had a memory foam type of feel to them & the 2 pairs I ordered online did not. They are still comfortable just not what I was expecting.

Got these because they do not sell the Asics that I had gotten from my local Goodwill anymore. I loved my Asics and would have gotten the same ones if able. These were affordable and don't look bad. I work in a warehouse 8 hours a day and walk to/ from the bus stop, so I'm on my feet at least 12 hours a day. It only took about a week to break these in. 4 months later 2 of which I had 50 hour work weeks, the top plastic area where the shoe string goes through came off of the right instep and the left is starting to come off. Overall these are some great shoes, comfortable to walk in and stay on your feet.

Nice shoe If it's what you're looking for. Good to walk around in. I'm normally a size 10 but maybe I should of gotten a size 9.5.

I love these! I ordered an 11 which is my normal size and I was shocked when I got them and they were too big. I returned and re-ordered a size smaller and they fit great. I have super high arches so the arch support for me is not enough but that is something I am used to and not necessary a defect in the design. For me they make a great everyday shoe but because of the lack of arch support I would not use them as a running shoe. I'll be sticking to my Asics for running.

I like the look of them. I got the retro navy blue. The back side fits a little strange. They are lightweight and cool on the foot. True to size. I have a wide foot there is a little bit of room for a thin sock. These remind me of my Merrels, I wore them to their death. Ill walk around in these a couple of days and give an update. They sure are comfortable and cool sitting.

Cute, slim-fitting little sneaker. They make my feet look so small! Love the sporty retro look of these. They're comfortable enough to wear all day, though they're best for walking and not for running around. Padding on the ball of the foot is thin, but padded enough to serve as decent casual shoes.

I went a 1/2 size up and the fit with socks is still somewhat snug. It's not uncomfortable. I just can't wear thick socks with these shoes. Other than this I really like these shoes.

Yes, somewhat small, but fine with thin socks or no socks.Because these are minimalist, they make my feet look way smaller than they are! I'm a size 9 and I had someone comment that my feet look tiny in these shoes. They are so cute with rolled jeans and I find them to be very comfortable as kick around shoes; going to the store, etc.I did read another review that says they're very squeaky on polished floors and that is true.

These are great shoes for the price. They are similar in style to my favorite pair of Puma Lab II's. The quality is slightly not as nice as my Pumas, but they are about $30 cheaper too. I didn't look at the reviews before buying them, so I purchased my usual size 8. I have very narrow feet. When I first received these, I was worried they would be too small. After wearing them to school, I realized that they do fit and are exactly the right size. If I buy another pair, I will probably go up half a size though. These are cute shoes but I don't imagine they will last as long as some of my more expensive sneakers. They are very lightweight and are comfortable to wear for long periods when I am on my feet. The black pair came with two pairs of shoe laces (white and light grey) so it was nice to be able to decide which pair to use.

I loved the sleek simple design of the shoe but unfortunately I felt the shoe runs half a size too small. I tried the 10 was too small but the 11 was way to big and there was no 10.5 in womens. I ended up exchanging for a 9 mens, as they look the same and fit like a 10.5 in womens would. The shoes were actually about $10 cheaper as well. I love them. They fit perfectly and make my feet look small. No arch support but my feet don't ache like other flat shoes I've owned.

They look really nice but please get a size smaller they are really big I am a nine and got 9 1/2 just in case ..well big mistake had to give them away because I couldn't return

I bought these shoes to have a black pair of sneakers to wear casually, so I wasn't expecting them to be as comfortable as my actual running shoes. I usually wear a size 11 and ordered a size 10.5 and they fit really well. But the shoes are really hard- like walking on plastic sandals from Target or something. They're also not for a normal arch, I always feel like I'm hurting my legs when I wear these! These shoes HURT my feet after about an hour of walking, my Sperry's feel better than these! They may match an outfit, but don't depend on these for working out or for a "comfort" shoe. They're good for athleisure, not for athletes!

I have never purchased Adidas before. They are good shoes, but definitely size down! I am always a 9 in running shoes. I ordered a 9 and they were way too big! I then figured I should try for 8.5. These also ended up being too big. I ended up keeping them to use as walking shoes since I had already sent them back and got the different size once. I definitely can't use them for my intended purpose, which was running. I will get Adidas again, but I will buy them from a store, not online, since the sizes run so different from other running shoes I have had in the past.

These shoes are not terrible, but also not great. They are billed as running shoes but they are 1) Quite heavy 2) Have almost no cushion so it feels like you are coming down right on the pavement 3) Fit rather large. I am used to New Balance running shoes, but thought I would give these a try. I don't absolutely hate them, but I do regret my decision. Also, for the fashion-conscious--the stripes are made of really shiny patent-leather looking material. I didn't catch that when I looked at the picture.

These shoes definitely run large as it says. I'm a size 7 and I would need a 6.5 or smaller. That being said, I'm not sure if my judgment of their comfort can be credible.The shoes are much brighter in person than in the photos. They are truly vibrant orange rather than the lighter color they look like. The material seems a little cheap for $60 shoes. They look ok and has they been the right size I probably would have kept them, but I don't love them.I'm unsure how credible my opinion on their comfort can be since I had the wrong size, but at first try they are very well cushioned and seemed comfortable. After doing some walking around the house in them, my right foot began to hurt badly. This foot has a previous injury and I have this issue in many shoes. The fact that they don't fit could definitely be the reason why, but I'm going to stick to a minimalist or five finger shoe. The compact and close fit of those options keeps my foot completely pain free when running and training.

The shoes fit as I expected them too, they also look very nice. My only problem with them is that they dont have enough cushion and feel a bit hard while wearing them. I am unsure if I will be keeping these or returning them as I need something that will be comfortable as I work 12 hour shifts.

These shoes look great! I love the retro style they give. I wear them with my Burgandy/Maroon/Wine colored scrubs. The heel area emits this loud sound when I lift up my heel while walking. It's very noticeable. Unfortunately, I put up with it for two more wears thinking the material would meld to my foot and the noise would go away, so now it's too late to replace them.

They look nice and are pretty comfortable. They have decent cushioning in part of the shoe but not the toes or ball of the feet. If you look at the insole, you can see the cushioning stops right before the ball of the feet. Idk why they don't make the cushion for the whole sole? It feels like you are walking on slipper on your toes. I'm keeping them because they are good enough for the money but could be so much better if the insole was fully cushioned. Good enough for short trips around town but i won't try to wear them for a long walk.

Look good. Seemed very stiff and like I would get blisters especially in the heal in an instant. Ordered 7.5 my usual size (I wear 7.5 Nike, adidas) but toe box little narrow. Maybe 8 would be better but overall felt like very stiff shoe. Break in period seems like be long time.

These are a very cute style and what I would term a "lifestyle" shoe. No one seriously buys these to go run in or workout in - they look cute with skinny jeans and rolled cuffs. My only problem is that these shoes in the color "slate" look more like a denim blue color than a gray color. They look cute with jeans. I'm returning because I want shoes to look black or dark gray.Since returning the previous shoes I have repurchased in black and silver and they are super cute. I recommend!!

These are cute, but I don't wear them often for two reasons.1. The soles squeak like crazy, on any floor. Hardwood, tile, linoleum, etc. I sound like my own personal basketball team just trying to buy groceries.2. The heels are stiff and wore holes through my socks after just one wearing. I tried again for week or so thinking I would break them in, and the result was just all of my socks getting holes worn through the heels. I tried to put heel pads in them, but they just don't want to stick to the fabric inside the shoe.

My shoes arrived completely missing the insoles. They look raw and unfinished on the inside. I've never seen anything like it.

I was pretty pleased to finally find a comfortable wide shoe for women that I could use for work only. I wore these an average of 3-4 days a week and about 4.5 months into wearing them (no crazy use at all- just wear for maybe 8 hours of mostly driving with some walking at a time- again, I bought these for work) they've gotten holes and the threads are fraying pretty badly. I've worn vans, converses and another pair of adidas all for at least two-three years before they got any where close to as used. I take care of my shoes (clean them, have a set place for them on a shelf, and didn't do anything other than use these for work) so seeing these become more damaged than similar shoes that I wore for two years of intense use (running and so on) and four years of work use is disappointing. These lasted 4.5 months.

About 1/2 a size too big. Also- the solar pink is very very purple. No pink about it. The tongue of the shoe goes very high up on the ankle. I immediately new it would bother me. These will be going back.

I really liked the style of these shoes and was looking forward to wearing them. I usually wear a size 9, but when I ordered these in a size 9 they were way too big! I had to return them :( Hopefully a size 8.5 will be better!

I tried these on in a store and really liked them. I have high arches and have a hard time finding running shoes that offer enough support. I found these on Amazon and decided to purchase since they were $10 cheaper than the in store model. After receiving them I tried them out for the first time. They felt NOTHING like the store model. They offered very little support and were too tight in certain areas. I used them once had some of the worst shin splints I've ever had. I'm sure these would be great for someone with normal arches but I had to return.

I usually love Adidas shoes, but these were not up to the standard I expect from them. They seems cheaply made and it feels like I am walking straight on the ground...no arch support and very thin sole. The colors are cute and they look good on, but they just aren't comfortable for walking or running in. I am bummed because I was excited to get some good priced, new running shoes, but these won't work for me. (-Katie Palmquist)

I have purchased many pairs of Adidas throughout the years and I was very suprised that these shoes ran BIG! The shoes look nice but comfort-wise they are flat and hard, no cushion to the step. I pulled off the tag (confident that they fit like all my other Adidas) and I regret not returning them. I would definitely not recommend these shoes, but I will continue buying Adidas.

Ordered these for in different colors for me and my daughter, but both pairs were both too small on us and I had to return them! I would have had to order a 9 which is much too large for me in other shoes. So if you order these, order a half a size to a size up.

Love this brand of shoe , have few pair , but sent these back as way to small and a funny fit.

I bought these in the same size as my Saucony running shoes. I have purchased the same sized Saucony running shoes for 11 years, so I was confident they'd feel great. I was bummed when they were way too snug in the sides and toe box, and felt shorter in length - the arch support was not in the right spot on my foot. Clearly I don't buy casual sneakers...ever - gotta adjust my expectations...& sizes 😜

I paid $42 for one pair and $55 for a second pair in another color. Size 11. I should have tried them on immediately and returned them immediately. I stupidly failed to do that. First of all, size 11 is too big for me in every known manufacturer. It's NEVER too small. Both pair are like a half size too small...and since 11 is already about a 1/4 to 1/2 size big on me, these shoes are like, defectively small. They are worth maybe $25 to begin with. Only because of the forgiving fabric can I wear them at all. Don't be suckered into these.

Peeling Paint. The problem is that, even for a fashion shoe, the purple "paint" on the bottom should not peel off after one day of wearing on a high-traffic carpeted floor. I've never seen this happen with any of my shoes before. This would not be an issue if the purple "paint" did not continue up the side and toe of the shoe, making it visible...as eventually this "paint" will peel as well. Love the shoe and the style, but why would they cover the sole with something that will scrape off with very little effort?

I was looking for shoes to wear on my commute that would be small, lightweight, and easy to carry in my bag. Something more comfortable than my work shoes. Unfortunately these are not those shoes.

I was willing to overlook the smurfy color because from the look of the mesh at the front area of the shoe it gives the impression that they would stretch to accommodate the width of the foot. They do not. They looked cushion like as well but they were not. Didn't work for me so sent em on their way.

I wear a size 7 1/2 - 8 in Womens shoes. I ordered the size 8 in this Adidas Performance shoe. However, the shoe obviously is made for a Man or Woman who wears a size 9 1/2. - 10. The shoes flop on my feet & my toes are nowhere near the tip. I'm convinced that these are Men shoes! Well, guess I'll send them back!

I love Adidas, but these were cheap shoes, and they fit like cheap shoes on my foot. No cushioning, and they made my feet slide around and hurt when I tried them out. I couldn't last in these shoes. I suggest going with something more quality like the supernova glide boost, which my foot loves. Returned these.

These are cheap quality shoes. Zero arch support inside (completely flat), and the white rubber sole looked like it was already peeling up, and I bought them brand new direct from Amazon. They look nice in the photos online, but upon seeing them in person, I realized that they were incredibly flimsy. I returned them after trying them on.

This order was a joke. I ordered a pair of brand new adidas running shoes and received my order 3 days late. When I opened the adidas box I found a pair of well worn reebok running shoes inside. The shoes were filthy and smelled almost as bad as they looked.

I am so disappointed in this shoe. I just received them and when I tried them on they were WAY too big. I ordered my regular size, but these were almost an entire size too big! Now I have to return them because they are too big to just deal with and the next size down is twice as expensive. Needles to say, I will be not be reordering a replacement.

I ordered a pair of these sneakers for school. The pair I ordered was a half a size bigger than I usualy order and the color I order was slate. When they got here they were not slate they were white and navy. I tryed to try them on but they barely fit on my foot. :(

there is no ankle support. so the were not great for walking long distance. the soles are really thin. it felt like i was walking bare foot over cobble stone. i would not buy them again,

Disappointed. Based on the reviews, I sized up a half size. I wish i went up at least 1.5 sizes. This is not what i would expect from saucony. I would not recommend this shoe for any sort of walking.

Wow...wasn't expecting great but these were way worse than imagined. Couldn't even walk 1 block. Took shoes off and walked back home barefoot. Not comfortable in the least. Bummer too cuz they were fairly cute.

Super sad.. I love this shoe, it is like walking on a cloud.. but in little over a month (worn maybe 2x a week and a few days shy of being able to return them) the bottom sole just started to separate and peel off :(I don't know if I want to risk buying another pair... Maybe I got a defective shoe, offered thru an amazon vendor? But if I do, then probably in a store or via Zappos so I can return them and not be out of luck after 30 days ownership.

I have bought these shoes in the past and have loved them. This pair is awful. they squeak when i walk, the insole is not in the right position and feels weird on my arch and they don't fit the front top of my foot well; make a funny noise and bend weird when i walk. Did i get a pair made on a Friday?? lol....very disappointed in this pair.