Saucony Hurricane for running

HASWLRS
HASWLRS Posts: 8,001 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
A foot specialist just recommended the Saucony Hurricane for running because of my foot issue (medial calcaneal nerve branch neuritis). I had been using the New Balance 860 and loved it, and he said I could still use it but with a different insert. Until I can get to a store and try on the Saucony's and compare the two shoes, just wondering if anyone else uses them and if they liked them or had any issues.

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  • dewd2
    dewd2 Posts: 2,445 Member
    You're going to get a bunch of different answers so don't be surprised when someone loves them and someone else hates them. Both of the shoes you mention are stability so there should be a huge difference in how they work - but there may be big differences in how they feel.

    Good luck.

    Since the 2 shoes are so similar I'm curious why the specialist recommended the Saucony shoes?
  • HASWLRS
    HASWLRS Posts: 8,001 Member
    dewd2 wrote: »
    You're going to get a bunch of different answers so don't be surprised when someone loves them and someone else hates them. Both of the shoes you mention are stability so there should be a huge difference in how they work - but there may be big differences in how they feel.

    Good luck.

    Since the 2 shoes are so similar I'm curious why the specialist recommended the Saucony shoes?

    @dewd2, personal experience. He wears the Hurricane's and everything feels fine. He wore a New Balance once for a couple of weeks and was having all sorts of pain in various places. He actually tested them (don't ask me how; test tubes, liquid....didn't follow) and the one made his one foot pronate, but not the other foot. Apparently they are made in Asia but assembled in Boston and the control there isn't as stringent is it would be for a foreign market. Anyways, he switched back to his Saucony's and the pain went away.
  • _mr_b
    _mr_b Posts: 302 Member
    I use Hurricanes, they’re long overdue for replacement. Would certainly get another pair, although I have others in mind as I’m liking my trail shoes which are from another brand.
  • nickyjean3059
    nickyjean3059 Posts: 3 Member
    Hi. I don’t wear the hurricane but have been wearing saucony triumph for near on 10 years. I’ve tried a few different brands including brookes, but in my honest opinion, saucony are the best running trainers out there. Hth 😊.
  • _mr_b
    _mr_b Posts: 302 Member
    U-turn alert.

    I’ve had a look into everything else that’s available and am going to stick with the Hurricanes.
    Main reason being if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.
  • HASWLRS
    HASWLRS Posts: 8,001 Member
    Thanks for all your opinions so far. I still haven't had a chance to try a Hurricane on, but I plan to. In the meantime I still have my New Balance 860 and I still really like them.
  • SteveTries
    SteveTries Posts: 723 Member
    Most definitely a running shoe experience is going to be individual, but sometimes you can also pick up on a general theme that is the experience of many/most users. This might help you de-risk your decision, but really, your best bet is a fitting at a proper running shop (avoid mass chain sports shops, try and find a long standing family run shop if possible)

    At the end of Sunday's London marathon I threw my Hurricane's in the bin in disgust and walked in slides to meet my family a mile or so away from the finish. I won't wear another pair. That was a surprise because when I first got them, I instantly felt great in them.

    I was coming from Asics Gel Kayano's. I'd been using those for about 7 years at the rate of about 3 pairs a year, but in 2018 they just suddenly seemed to be a lot more rigid. Indeed when I went to my usual shop to look for something else they said it was a common complaint that year.

    The Saucony's came up small, so I got a half size larger and they were lovely. Nice and light, good fit etc. As my long runs started to get very long for my marathon cycle, I started to struggle with rubbing on the toe and with the shoe box width. Weirdest of all I'd have sore heels the day after a 20mile run. I've never had sore heels.

    I played around with different lacing types but realised too late to change that they weren't right for me.

    That said, I got a massive PB, so I guess they weren't that awful!!

    Your experience might be different. I can only share my own.
  • fittocycle
    fittocycle Posts: 827 Member
    As others have stated, everyone will have a different take on a shoe. If you can, go to a running shoe store and see if you can run on the treadmill in the new shoes. Most have one set up in the store. Also, many running shoes let you return the shoes if you don't like them. It's something to ask about.

    I'm a big Saucony fan. I tried the Hurricane and found the toe box to be too roomy for me. I switched to the Saucony Glide and love it. Again, that's just my take on the shoe. And I'm not a runner. Just an avid walker!
  • HASWLRS
    HASWLRS Posts: 8,001 Member
    sjb74uk wrote: »
    Most definitely a running shoe experience is going to be individual, but sometimes you can also pick up on a general theme that is the experience of many/most users. This might help you de-risk your decision, but really, your best bet is a fitting at a proper running shop (avoid mass chain sports shops, try and find a long standing family run shop if possible)

    At the end of Sunday's London marathon I threw my Hurricane's in the bin in disgust and walked in slides to meet my family a mile or so away from the finish. I won't wear another pair. That was a surprise because when I first got them, I instantly felt great in them.

    I was coming from Asics Gel Kayano's. I'd been using those for about 7 years at the rate of about 3 pairs a year, but in 2018 they just suddenly seemed to be a lot more rigid. Indeed when I went to my usual shop to look for something else they said it was a common complaint that year.

    The Saucony's came up small, so I got a half size larger and they were lovely. Nice and light, good fit etc. As my long runs started to get very long for my marathon cycle, I started to struggle with rubbing on the toe and with the shoe box width. Weirdest of all I'd have sore heels the day after a 20mile run. I've never had sore heels.

    I played around with different lacing types but realised too late to change that they weren't right for me.

    That said, I got a massive PB, so I guess they weren't that awful!!

    Your experience might be different. I can only share my own.

    @sjb74uk, thank you for sharing your experience and congratulations on your PB in the London Marathon!

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