New Balance
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)
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.
$160
Cheaper than 54% of shoes · category average ≈ $167
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Key specs
Best for: Daily mixed-terrain training for runners who want support
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
Weak points
Cushioning
Lightness
Grip
Drophigher isn't better or worse
Affordability
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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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Cushioning and low weight make the kilometres easier; very deep lugs squirm on hard ground.
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At $160, the Saucony Guide TR represents solid value for 2026, especially for trail running enthusiasts.
The Saucony Guide TR was released in 2026.
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