Saucony
Ride 15 Running Shoe - Women's
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The Grivet Take
The Ride 15 is older Saucony stock, a balanced daily neutral trainer from the era before the Ride 17 redesign. 35/27 stack with an 8mm drop, PWRRUN+ supercritical TPU-blend foam, and a traditional Saucony last. Best for daily easy miles, long runs at easy pace, and runners wanting a balanced neutral at closeout pricing. Skip it for serious tempo or race-day; the foam isn't responsive enough for pace work. Customers wanting the current Ride should look at the v17 or v18.
Fit & Feel snapshot
Fit
LengthHow the shoe fits compared with true-to-size expectations.
True to size
Toe box widthHow much side-to-side room the shoe has across the front of the foot.3 of 5
NarrowWide
Toe box volumeHow much vertical room the shoe has above the toes.3 of 5
LowHigh
MidfootHow snug or roomy the shoe feels through the arch and laces.3 of 5
SnugRoomy
Heel holdHow securely the back of the shoe holds the heel.4 of 5
LooseLocked
Ride
CushionHow much material sits underfoot. This is about amount of cushioning, not how soft it feels.3 of 5
MinimalMaximal
SoftnessHow soft or firm the cushioning feels underfoot.3 of 5
FirmPlush
RockerHow much the shoe's shape rolls you forward through the step.3 of 5
FlatAggressive
ResponsivenessHow much pop or energy return the shoe feels like it gives back.3 of 5
DeadBouncy
Support
Support TypeSupport Type describes how much built-in guidance the shoe has. Neutral shoes do not add support structure. Stability shoes use geometry, rails, firmer foam, or frame designs to create a more guided feel. Motion control shoes are the maximum-support category and are rare in modern running.
Neutral
Stability
Motion Control
No added support structure
PlatformPlatform describes the width and shape of the shoe's base underfoot. A wider platform can feel steadier even when the shoe is neutral. This is separate from Support Type.
Standard platform
How it fits
Fits true to size with a traditional Saucony last. Toe box runs standard width with normal volume. Midfoot is normal, with a secure lacing system. Heel hold is good thanks to a padded collar. Available in Standard (B) only for women's.
How it feels
Cushion is moderate; PWRRUN+ foam is balanced — not as plush as the Triumph line, not as firm as entry-level EVA. Energy return is moderate for the era; the foam was a step up over previous-generation EVAs but reads dated against modern PEBA blends. Forefoot is moderately flexible. Best at easy and steady-state pace.
Quick specs
- Category
- Daily trainer
- Surface
- Pavement · Treadmill
- Heel stackHow much shoe sits between your foot and the ground.
- 35.0 mm
- Forefoot stack
- 27.0 mm
- DropThe difference between heel height and forefoot height, measured in millimeters.
- 8.0 mm
- Weight (women's 8)
- 8.0 oz · 227 g
- CushionHow much material sits underfoot. This is about amount of cushioning, not how soft it feels.
- 3 / 5
- Support TypeSupport Type describes how much built-in guidance the shoe has. Neutral shoes do not add support structure. Stability shoes use geometry, rails, firmer foam, or frame designs to create a more guided feel. Motion control shoes are the maximum-support category and are rare in modern running.
- Neutral
- PlatformPlatform describes the width and shape of the shoe's base underfoot. A wider platform can feel steadier even when the shoe is neutral. This is separate from Support Type.
- Standard platform
- Midsole
- PWRRUN+ (TPU-blend supercritical)
- Outsole
- rubber
- PlateA stiff layer, usually carbon, nylon, or TPU, built into some shoes to add structure, snap, or propulsion.
- No
- WidthsThe width options this shoe is made in. Actual availability depends on current inventory.
- B
Tech, translated
PWRRUN+ is Saucony's supercritical TPU-blend foam, used in the Ride 15 era as Saucony's mid-tier cushion offering. Plusher than EVA, less responsive than the PEBA-based PWRRUN PB found in newer Saucony shoes.
Compare it toSimilar shoes or common alternatives, with the key fit and ride differences called out.
Saucony Ride 17
Choose the Ride 15 for an older-generation balanced neutral at closeout pricing. Choose the Ride 17 for the current Ride at the same price tier with refined platform geometry.
Compare Saucony Ride 17 →
Saucony Guide 17
Choose the Ride 15 for a neutral platform with no support elements. Choose the Guide 17 for guided stability with CenterPath geometry, the same price tier on a more current platform.
Compare Saucony Guide 17 →
Saucony Endorphin Speed 5
Choose the Ride 15 for budget daily training. Choose the Endorphin Speed 5 for plate-assisted tempo and race-day capability with the latest PEBA foam.
Compare Saucony Endorphin Speed 5 →
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