Cori kept the usual 8.5 size, found the fit accurate and used Ride 19 for running and around-home walking.
Cori
Saucony · Women's Ride 19
Confluence Running
Our take
We would compare the Ride 19 for runners who want one neutral road trainer for regular mileage, steady long runs and everyday walks. PWRRUN+ cushioning gives it a different role from the more guided Guide and the premium-cushion Triumph. It is a practical starting point for a fitting when your training spans several paces. For a shoe dedicated to faster sessions, compare Endorphin Speed rather than assuming every trainer feels the same.
Fit before category
Fit & feel
Stretch in the engineered mesh accommodates movement through the forefoot, while the cushioned heel collar adds a more padded rearfoot feel. Check whether the upper holds your midfoot without pressing across it. Compare the listed width and try a short jog before committing. Moving from Ride 18 is a reason to compare fit again, especially if your old pair has stretched with wear.
We fit shoes against your foot shape, width, comfort, movement and intended use—not just a label like “neutral” or “stability.”
How the shoe works
Technology & ride
Reformulated PWRRUN+ foam supplies the Ride 19's neutral cushioning. Flex grooves help the outsole bend through the transition, and added forefoot coverage targets wear. Engineered mesh and a cushioned collar form the upper.
Model-specific information
Technical specs
- Support
- Neutral
- Drop
- 8 mm
- Stack, heel / forefoot
- 36 / 28 mm
- Midsole
- PWRRUN+
- Sockliner
- PWRRUN+
- Upper
- Engineered mesh
- Terrain
- Road and treadmill
- Manufacturer reference weight
- 7.7 oz / 220 g
- Weight reference
- Manufacturer-listed reference; size not specified. Weight varies by size.
- Specification source
- https://www.saucony.com/en/buyers-guide/ (checked October 18, 2026)
Manufacturer specifications refer to this shoe model. Weight and other measurements vary by size. Unconfirmed specifications have been omitted.
On the manufacturer's website
Customer feedback
Confluence summaries of identifiable customer comments about this exact model.
an24 reported early wear at the front after three runs, along with toe discomfort.
an24 · New jersey
Saucony · Women's Ride 19
These are summaries of outside reviews, not reviews submitted to Confluence Running. Personal experiences differ.
Use the shoe somewhere real
Where we'd run or walk it
Instead of stopping at “road” or “trail,” these are real local places that make this shoe's use case easier to understand.
Binghamton / Johnson City
Binghamton West Side
Good for: Daily miles · walking · easy and steady runs
The West Side's sidewalks and neighborhood streets around Recreation Park and Riverside Drive are the kind of repeatable everyday miles where a dependable road trainer makes sense.
Shoe choice: Road and sidewalk miles are a natural fit for comfortable road footwear; for rooty trails nearby, switch to dedicated trail shoes.
Explore this local running experience →Corning / Finger Lakes
Downtown Corning, Houghton & Denison
Good for: Everyday road miles · walking · 3–8+ miles
Corning's neighborhood grid makes a practical everyday road-running zone: easy to shorten, extend or connect through parks without needing a prescribed course.
Shoe choice: Road shoes suit the streets, sidewalks and smooth paths in this neighborhood; technical wooded routes need trail-specific grip.
Explore this local running experience →Hudson Valley / Middletown
Heritage Trail
Good for: Long runs · walking · marathon mileage
The Heritage Trail is built for predictable, repeatable road-style mileage without needing to plan a complicated route. That makes it a natural place for an everyday support trainer.
Shoe choice: A cushioned road trainer works well on the smoother paved and compacted stretches; choose trail footwear if you move onto rougher single-track.
Explore this local running experience →Watertown / North Country
Black River Trail
Good for: Recovery runs · walking · 3–9+ mile long runs
Smooth pavement and long, uninterrupted mileage make Black River Trail a natural North Country test case for a dependable road trainer.
Shoe choice: Smooth paved mileage makes this a practical destination for road trainers or walking shoes; natural trails in the area call for more traction.
Explore this local running experience →Lake Placid / Adirondacks
Mirror Lake Loop
Good for: Easy runs · walking · shakeouts · 2.7-mile loops
Mirror Lake is a simple place to settle into comfortable road rhythm, whether you're walking, shaking out before an event or stacking a few easy laps.
Shoe choice: The smooth village loop suits road running or walking shoes. Rooty Adirondack trail systems call for protective trail footwear.
Explore this local running experience →Product guide
Details, specs & what to know
Product details, Confluence fitting guidance and the information we'd want before choosing this shoe.
Overview and model development
Ride 19 continues the neutral daily-training line with reformulated PWRRUN+ foam, revised flex grooves and an adaptable mesh upper. Compare the current model with Ride 18 by feel and fit, rather than assuming an identical ride.
Compare your options
- Ride 18: Previous-generation option.
- Guide 19: Guided daily-training alternative.
- Ride family: Compare available generations.
Manufacturer model information · Saucony technical specifications
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Manufacturer specification reference
Women's Saucony Ride 19 Women's: 7.7 oz / 220 g manufacturer reference weight. The source does not state a sample size; weight varies with size.
Manufacturer model page · Manufacturer specification guide. Checked October 18, 2026.
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Try it with a real fitting
Confluence Running serves runners and walkers across Binghamton / Johnson City, Corning, the Hudson Valley, Watertown / North Country and Lake Placid. Bring your current shoes, your training questions and what has or hasn't worked—we'll help you compare options in motion.
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