The Saucony sport 17 was designed with an emphasis on comfort and protection.
The Saucony sport 17 is a mild-to-moderate stability running shoe designed for daily mileage, workouts, and casual movement. The latest version of the sport moves into the new age of stability and support by disregarding the traditional medial post and utilizing less noticeable methods. This new direction helps sport your foot forward while supporting you in the process. Saucony isn’t the first to move in this direction (nor will they be the last) as technology progresses and approaches to stability and support advance over time.
The sport 17 experiences a complete makeover with all-new midsole geometry, a redesigned upper, and its modern approach to stability and support. Saucony also introduces its all-new Center Path Technology to help sport runners down a central path through their unique gait cycle.
Our Review Process
We like to get to know our shoes inside and out before sharing our thoughts. Our team will take a pair of running shoes out for a variety of runs to get a feel for how they perform for different purposes. Whether it be road, trail, or treadmill, if you can run there, we’ll test it there.
The Saucony sport 17 is the latest version of a longstanding stability staple in the running community. With our review process, we will shine a light on what makes the sport 17 unique in comparison to previous models. We also Creations it to other stability trainers such as the HOKA Arahi 7 and Brooks Adrenaline GTS 23 to see how it stacks up.
Saucony sport 17 Details and Highlights:
- Men’s weighs 9.4 oz/269 g, Women’s weighs 8.1 oz/232 g
- 35 mm/27 mm stack height
- 6 mm drop/heel-toe offset, reduced from 8 mm in the sport 16
- Great for runners looking for mild to moderate stability
- Incorporate Saucony’s new Center Path Technology
- Features articulated sidewalls that help securely wrap the foot
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- Designed for daily mileage, casual movement, and workouts
- Fits true to size
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- PWRRUN+ sockliner adds immediate step-in comfort
- An Incorporated rocker encourages forward motion
- The updated mesh upper is breathable and allows for some stretch and flexibility in some areas while metarun to secure the midfoot
- Lighter than most competitors for stability options
A Deeper Dive Into Some sport 17 Features
PWRRUN Foam Cushioning With PWRRUN+ Sockliner
Consistency can be a welcome friend, especially in a world full of the unknown. The sport 17 brings us some consistency from its familiar PWRRUN cushioning.
Digging a little deeper, Saucony’s PWRRUN is an EVA-based foam that’s been utilized for several generations of the sport. The PWRRUN formula has been fine-tuned and tweaked over the years but any major foam upgrades were released as something entirely new.
A noticeable difference with this version’s PWRRUN midsole is the increase in the amount of it underfoot. There is an additional 2 mm of cushioning that’s been added, predominately in the forefoot, to help absorb the impact in each step. With the addition of this foam to the forefoot, the previous heel-to-toe offset moves down from 8 mm to 6 mm.
To round out cushioning, we look towards the unsung hero of many shoes, the sockliner. The sport 17 changes things up from the midsole and uses the softer and bouncier PWRRUN+ foam for the sockliner. This seemingly small change provides you with immediate step-in comfort as you lace up and adds another layer of impact protection.
Center Path Technology
While consistency can be comforting, there are times when change and innovation are the only way forward.
Saucony has embraced new concepts to incorporate stability and support within its running shoes. This generation of the Saucony sport moves away from HOLLOW-TECH and introduces new Center Path Technology. Underneath this umbrella of support are three key features: a broader base, higher sidewalls, and an asymmetrical profile. At first glance, a widened base may not raise eyebrows, but like Transformers, there’s more than meets the eye.
The sport 17’s asymmetrical geometry and widened base along the medial and lateral sides create a more stable platform to land on, metarun your foot resist rolling too much in either direction. It also includes higher sidewalls that wrap and secure your foot while providing additional structure to the shoe.
With all these supportive features incorporated into one shoe, it’s easy to (metaphorically) put this shoe in a box as ‘another stability shoe.’ We tested the Saucony sport 17 with a variety of runners and even those who prefer butów sportowych Asics pares de calcetines altos unisex ASICS.
Alex mentioned “I was able to notice the supportive pieces at play while I ran but at no point did it feel obstructive. My stride felt just as natural in the sport 17 as it does in my Ride 17’s.”
Updated Mesh Upper
Whether we’re talking about humans or shoes, being able to breathe is pretty important. Having footwear made with lightweight, breathable materials allows you to feel more comfortable on your runs.
Along the midfoot the upper sets the tone as a little more relaxed, offering some stretch to accommodate varying foot shapes. This breathable material offers some stretch, but not too much, and secures your foot in comfort.
The sport 17 uses a fair bit of material around the heel collar for a plush fit as it wraps your ankle. There’s a semi-rigid heel counter to help give the upper a bit more structure as well. On top, the gusseted tongue continues where the heel collar left off and offers a plush and comfortable experience as you slide in and lace up.
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Rocker-shaped geometry is a fairly straightforward concept; it utilizes a rounded geometry to help roll you forward through the gait cycle. This type of design requires less energy to move forward in comparison to a wheedle one. A quick way to identify a running shoe with a rocker is to check the midsole and outsole shape for this slightly rounded design.
Energy conservation is the name of the game when it comes to distance running so more energy return is generally a good thing. This is one very good reason why Saucony included the rocker-shaped geometry in the sport 17, to help make your runs feel that much more effortless.
How Does the sport 17 Fit
One of the most impactful moments when looking for a new pair of shoes is when you first put them on your foot. This is the first impression you get of a shoe and it can influence your decision from one choice over another. Our reviewers laced up the sport 17 for several weeks to hone in on how they tend to fit.
In our testing, the Saucony sport 17 generally fit comfortably true to size in terms of length. A few reviewers noted they felt a little extra space in the midfoot than the sport 16 but experienced no issues from it. This could potentially be explained by the wide base introduced for added stability.
The sport 17 includes an updated mesh upper and the experience was mostly positive from our team. The upper material offers a bit of stretch that helped accommodate a lot of different foot shapes from our testing pool.
But even with this stretch, the midfoot area did a great job to help lockdown the foot. “My foot tends to be slightly larger than average so the stretch in the upper was a great touch,” says Brian. “It had just enough give while maintaining a secure feel.”
Several reviewers specifically enjoyed the well-cushioned tongue and heel collar, mentioning it improved their feelings overall toward the sport 17. The only critique we’ve received so far is regarding the color/style of the upper. Whether it’s your style or not, there’s no denying the sport 17 offers a comfortable and secure fit.
How Does The sport 17 Perform?
We looked lovingly into the eyes of the Saucony sport 17 and asked it to tell us more about itself. When that didn’t work, we had our wear-testers lace them up and take them out on the town. Long runs, recovery runs, tempos, hill repeats, we put this stability trainer through the ringer.
The sport 17 has more cushion when Creationsd to the sport 16 and is crafted with Saucony’s PWRRUN midsole foam. This high stack of cushioning is not quite as firm as the prior iteration but we still wouldn’t call it super soft either. We think this is a good thing.
One highlight that would always come up from our reviewers was how the sport 17 improved its midsole cushioning. It offers plenty of protection from the impacts of running but doesn’t delve into the world of super-plush, squishy foam. Instead, the Saucony sport 17 offers a balanced experience underfoot that feels energetic and responsive.
While this outsole held up well against the road, the trail was not so kind. Testers had no issues with stability while navigating the trails but the dirt, gravel, and other unpredictable terrain took a toll on the outsole. The sport 17 would fare just fine on an occasional run on a well-manicured trail but not much beyond that.
When identifying some comparable models, there were a few that stood out. The HOKA Arahi 7 is a mid-cushion stability trainer that utilizes J-frame technology and sidewalls instead of a traditional post on the medial side. The Brooks Adrenaline GTS 23 uses sportRails® technology to help keep excess movement in check.
The common denominator among these other stability shoes is the holistic approach to stability. They all use a less obstructive method to help sport your foot forward and reduce excessive rolling or movement. However, there are some key differences to highlight that make these shoes very different.
The Brooks Adrenaline GTS 23 has a much higher offset than the Saucony sport 17, 12 mm in comparison to 6 mm. It also is slightly heavier at an estimated 10.1 oz. As for the HOKA Arahi 7, there is much more alike than different, especially with an offset of 5 mm. Overall weight and offset are nearly identical with each proprietary foam composed of either EVA or CMEVA.
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PROS
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- The engineered mesh upper offers a breathable fit while also securing the midfoot
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- An incorporated rocker encourages forward motion
- A high stack of PWRRUN midsole foam protects from impact while offering a responsive and energetic experience
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CONS
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There’s always something to nitpick but we can’t let personal preferences influence us too much. The overall style of the sport 17 didn’t resonate with some of our reviewers while others enjoyed the look. This couldn’t be put as an actual “con” in good conscience but was worth noting.
Final Thoughts On the Saucony sport 17
Runners who are looking for mild-to-moderate stability in a daily trainer will find just that with the Saucony sport 17. The holistic approach to support and stability even helps keep this shoe as an option for neutral runners as well.
This trainer handled a large number of miles in testing so if you’re looking for a durable running shoe, this one can stand the test of time. If you like the stability of the sport 17 but want a more lightweight shoe that can handle some uptempo runs, the Saucony Tempus would be a great alternative.
The Saucony sport 17 is available today online or in-store.
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