Ride 17

Fashion & Footwear › Running Shoes

Ride 17

Model timeline

Running shoes with cushioned midsole

Saucony logoby Sauconybrand #5 in Running Shoes

Quick read · who it’s for

Buy ifYou prefer a proven, trusted running shoe from an established brand with broad consensus.Reliability-Seeker

Main competitors

Top rivals in Running Shoes.

#1
Bondi 9
Bondi 9

Hoka logoby Hoka

Cushioned neutral running shoes

Best rank in this scope, recent weeks Charted 14 of 18 weeks Apr 1 · #12 · May 1 · #12 · Jun 1 · #13 · Jul 1 · #8 · Aug 1 · #7 · Sep 1 · #5 · Oct 1 · #4 · Nov 1 · #1 · Dec 1 · #3 · · #1 · · #1 · · #2 · · #2 · · #16-wk trend?
#2
Gel-Kayano 32
Gel-Kayano 32

ASICS logoby ASICS

Men's cushioned running shoes

Best rank in this scope, recent weeks Charted 15 of 18 weeks Mar 1 · #30 · Apr 1 · #1 · May 1 · #3 · Jun 1 · #3 · Jul 1 · #1 · Aug 1 · #1 · Sep 1 · #2 · Oct 1 · #1 · Nov 1 · #3 · Dec 1 · #2 · · #3 · · #2 · · #3 · · #5 · · #26-wk trend?
#3
Adrenaline GTS 25
Adrenaline GTS 25

Brooks logoby Brooks

Cushioned stability running shoes

Best rank in this scope, recent weeks Charted 15 of 18 weeks Mar 1 · #62 · Apr 1 · #31 · May 1 · #13 · Jun 1 · #1 · Jul 1 · #39 · Aug 1 · #8 · Sep 1 · #7 · Oct 1 · #6 · Nov 1 · #20 · Dec 1 · #4 · · #6 · · #3 · · #1 · · #1 · · #36-wk trend?
01

The verdict

What the panel makes of it.

The Ride 17 earns strong buyer approval for its comfort and responsive cushioning at a mid-range price point, though quality control and minor durability quirks prevent unanimous praise.

Act one

What the machines think.

Several AI models read the category and place this product — model by model, list by list, over time.

02

Rank trajectory?

Weeks of movement.

#1#11#21#31#335/46/158/39/7#9#29#15#14#18#19
03

Find your situation?

Made for some — wrong for others.

Reliability-Seekerproven & safe

You prefer a proven, trusted running shoe from an established brand with broad consensus.

Good fit

Saucony is a mature brand, the Ride line is settled and well-reviewed, and 355 ratings provide strong consensus—a low-risk, established choice.

Value-Maximizerprice first

You want a solid running shoe without overpaying for brand prestige or unnecessary features.

Good fit

At ~$80, the Ride 17 delivers high ratings across comfort, durability, and fit at a mid-market price point—strong value without premium markup.

Simplifierjust works

You need a straightforward running shoe that works out of the box without fuss or learning curve.

Good fit

High marks for fit and comfort suggest an intuitive, ready-to-wear shoe with no complex setup or configuration required.

Quality Perfectionistbest-in-class

You demand a top-tier running shoe with no weak points and proven excellence across all dimensions.

Could fit

4.6/5 from 355 reviews with consistently high marks on comfort, durability, and design shows solid quality, though it's not positioned as a flagship or best-in-class leader.

Enthusiastjoy & aesthetics

You love running shoes that delight beyond specs—praised design, feel, and sensory experience.

Could fit

Strong design and aesthetics ratings hint at appeal beyond pure function, though the data doesn't reveal passionate, enthusiast-level praise or distinctive character.

Grounded in our buyer-review, reviewer-video, price and successor signals — a poor fit names a closer pick · as of Jul 10.

04

The recap

Where it stands today.

  • MakerBy Saucony — see how it ranks across other intents on its brand profile.