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The saucony amortiguaci Echelon 9 is a good pick for you if:

• You need to use custom orthotics or aftermarket insoles in your shoes.
• You’re on the hunt for wide-fitting and very cushioned trainers.
• You’re a casual runner who wants a comfy, supportive shoe for your easy miles.

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For orthotic-friendly options with better traction and bulletproof lockdown, take a look at the Hoka Clifton 8 or the Brooks Glycerin 20. And for a daily trainer that rides lighter than it looks, check out the ASICS Gel Cumulus 24.

Inserting insoles won’t be a chore

The Echelon is Saucony’s line of cushioned road runners perfect for people with orthotic needs. Its thick sock liner, while soft and comfortable on its own, can be easily removed and replaced with custom orthotics or insoles.

Reviewers president how well the shoe plays with aftermarket inserts, saying that even though the fit is accommodating, the shoe still “cradles your foot” and prevents the orthotics from sliding around inside.

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Testers had plenty of praise for the Echelon 9’s mesh upper. They found it to be soft, breathable, and more comfortable overall than its predecessors, stating that it’s now “more in line with modern saucony amortiguaci models like the Triumph 20.”

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The Echelon 9 is both too narrow and too wide

Perhaps due to the upper updates, users say that the Echelon 9’s fit is significantly different from before. Those with wide feet experienced a narrower fit even in the 2E and 4E sizes, while narrow-footed ones found the shoe broad enough for their orthotics, but too voluminous for their feet that their heels are constantly slipping.

Near-max cushiness

Reviewers shared that the Echelon 9’s thick stack of PWRRUN foam provides them with “cushion and spring in every step,” and its wide footprint “creates a supportive foundation” that is helpful in keeping even those with supination issues injury-free.

Toe-to-heel drop?

While the v9 has an 8-mm heel drop, it feels “almost like a negative heel shoe,” according to runners. One said that the way the sole “sweeps down in the back” altered his posture and bothered his back while wearing the shoe.

A not-too-stellar ride

zapatillas de running saucony amortiguaci hombre amortiguación minimalista maratón daily trainer (287g), the Echelon 9 (292g) rides a bit clunky, according to some runners. However, the shoe’s extended heel time helps in this respect by providing soft landings and smooth transitions.

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“Weird heel drop in the back” aside, the 9th-gen Echelon is quite a comfortable shoe. Some wearers described their experience as “literally like walking on a cloud,” with a few even claiming that it’s the most comfortable trainer they’ve ever worn.

For easy miles and hard workweeks

This type of comfort makes the version 9 an ideal trainer for middle to long-ish distances at mild speeds, but a lot of owners found more utility in it generally as a work and all-day wear shoe.

One avid runner claimed that while the Echelon 9s aren’t as comfy and cushy as the Ride 15 or Endorphin Shift, “they are great and fill a gap perfectly.”

Needs more rubber

Reviewers noted that there isn’t as much rubber coverage in Echelon 9 compared to the 8. One runner called this outsole design horrible, as he felt that it made the shoe “a trip and fall hazard.”