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  1. Shoes
  2. Saucony Guide TR

Saucony Guide TR

The Saucony Guide TR is the trail version of the Guide 19 stability trainer, with a broad PWRRUN foam base, a PWRTRAC outsole with 3.5 mm lugs and a high-tenacity mesh upper for mixed-terrain daily runs.

Saucony Guide TR
Saucony·Shoes
1 video review

$160

Cheaper than 54% of shoes · category average ≈ $167

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Key specs

Weight
315 g
Drop
6 mm
Heel Stack
41 mm
Forefoot Stack
35 mm

Best for: Daily mixed-terrain training for runners who want support

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Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 174 products in Shoes on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).

Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest

Strengths

Cushioning

Weak points

LightnessGrip
  • Cushioning

    41 mmTop 7%
  • Lightness

    315 g
  • Grip

    3.5 mm
  • Drophigher isn't better or worse

    6 mm
  • Affordability

    $160

Technical Specifications

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Essentials

$160
2026
315 g

Overview

Stability Road-to-Trail Running Shoe
asphalt, gravel and dirt trails
Daily mixed-terrain training for runners who want support

Cushioning

6 mm
41 mm
35 mm
Broad PWRRUN foam base for stable cushioning
Stable, high-stack cushioning

Grip & protection

PWRTRAC rubber outsole with 3.5 mm lugs
Reinforced high-abrasion zones
3.5 mm lugs for gravel and dirt

Upper & fit

High-tenacity mesh with lightweight protection in high-abrasion zones
PWRRUN+ sockliner
Breathable, secure fit
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On the terrain

How Saucony Guide TR should behave on each kind of ground, estimated from lug depth, stack height, weight and outsole rubber. Pick a ground to see what decides it.

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Saucony Guide TR45

FlatPacked, runnable trail

Cushioning and low weight make the kilometres easier; very deep lugs squirm on hard ground.

Saucony Guide TR74
  • Cushioning40/40
  • Lightness9/35
  • Smooth roll25/25

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Saucony Guide TR

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Is the Saucony Guide TR a good investment for trail running in 2026?

At $160, the Saucony Guide TR represents solid value for 2026, especially for trail running enthusiasts.

When was the Saucony Guide TR released?

The Saucony Guide TR was released in 2026.

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1New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9
New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9

New Balance

$160Score 88+14

Better than Saucony Guide TR at:

  • A higher overall score (88 vs 74)
  • More video reviews to check (5 vs 1)
  • A lighter option (9 g less)
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2INOV-8 Mudtalon Zero V2
INOV-8 Mudtalon Zero V2

INOV-8

$160Score 87+13

Better than Saucony Guide TR at:

  • A higher overall score (87 vs 74)
  • More video reviews to check (5 vs 1)
  • A lighter option (73 g less)
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3Asics Blazeblast
Asics Blazeblast

Asics

$160Score 86+12

Better than Saucony Guide TR at:

  • A higher overall score (86 vs 74)
  • More video reviews to check (5 vs 1)
  • A lighter option (63 g less)
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