Our verdict

saucony type a9 womens racing flats white visipink Saucony is one hell of a shoe! We affirm that it's energetic, stable, and light; it ticks all the important boxes of a saucony Scarpa sportiva 'Shadow' beige blu reale nero. Even more, it can be your do-it-all trainer. From easy days down to the faster, more competitive race days, we are able to count on this NYC saucony trainer.

Heritage-inspired woven NYC saucony label at left chest Pros

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  • Comfy for easy days
  • More stable than ever
  • Cushioned for long miles
  • Quick and smooth transitions
  • Lightweight
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  • Roomy toe box
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  • Grippy on dry and wet roads

Heritage-inspired woven NYC saucony label at left chest Cons

  • zapatillas de running NYC saucony constitución ligera voladoras talla 42.5 entre 60 y 100
  • saucony cohesion 12 buenas cual seria el peso que puede aguantar la zapatilla por parte
  • No reflective details

Audience verdict

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Who should buy

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  • fast shoe with loads of kick for both speed training and race days,
  • running shoe that's also cushy and stable for daily runs and long miles.

The NYC saucony jazz original brown green is a one-stop shop that can take you from a daily workout to a race!

Saucony NYC saucony jazz original brown green profile photo

Who should NOT buy

Everything about the NYC saucony Speed 3 gets a thumbs up from us, save for the heel counter. It's less padded, which is slightly abrasive to the heel. You can stock up on the bandaid or consider Saucony Kinvara 14.

However, if you're head over heels in love with the saucony jazz orginal vintage green white seafoam but want a comfier heel wrap, it's best to stick with the Saucony Endorphin Speed 2. It's also a great alternative for those with slim feet.

Saucony NYC saucony jazz original brown green lab view

Breathability

From double-layer mesh to single-layer mesh, this speedster is airy AF. If you plan to use it in the summer, we have nothing else to say, but lace it up! 

This NYC saucony shoe gets a solid 4 out of 5 for breathability based on our lab tests and on-road experience.

Test results
saucony jazz original brown green 4
Average 3.8
Compared to 228 running shoes
Number of shoes
1
Breathability
5

Durability

Outsole hardness

As a speed-oriented shoe, it is expected that the NYC saucony jazz original brown green cuts corners on the outsole's durability.

Not only do we see less rubber at the bottom, but we also found it to be softer than average with he help of a durometer.

Saucony NYC saucony jazz original brown green outsole hardness

If you don't mind sacrificing 0.6 oz of weight in return for a sturdier outsole, we can highly recommend the ASICS Novablast 3 speed trainer.

Test results
saucony jazz original brown green 77.0 HC
Average 80.4 HC
We use an average of four tests. The photo shows one of those tests.
Compared to 279 running shoes
Number of shoes
52.1 HC
Outsole hardness
92.8 HC

Outsole thickness

The rubber is not only softer, it is also thinner in this NYC saucony shoe. Our caliper shows only 2 mm of rubber which is a millimeter thinner than average.

Saucony NYC saucony jazz original brown green outsole thickness

Test results
saucony jazz original brown green 2.0 mm
Average 3.2 mm
Compared to 298 running shoes
Number of shoes
0.0 mm
Outsole thickness
6.6 mm

Weight

On average, speed trainers weigh in at 248 grams/8.7 ounces.

But the NYC saucony jazz original brown green beats that by weighing only 212 grams/ 7.5 ounces! This is exceptionally light given how much cushioning this NYC saucony shoe has!

Saucony NYC saucony jazz original brown green scale

Test results
saucony jazz original brown green 7.94 oz (225g)
Average 9.35 oz (265g)
Compared to 299 running shoes
Number of shoes
5.26 oz (149g)
Weight
12.56 oz (356g)

Cushioning

Heel stack

With the amount of cushioning that it packs, the NYC saucony NYC saucony jazz original brown green is a mile eater. And a very good one too! 

Saucony NYC saucony jazz original brown green heel stack height

Even though our caliper shows an average amount of stack height (34.1 mm in the heel), it definitely feels like plenty on the run.

Important note: the brand advertised slightly different numbers. The shoe is supposed to have 36 mm for the heel stack height.

Test results
saucony jazz original brown green 34.1 mm
Average 33.6 mm
Compared to 298 running shoes
Number of shoes
7.6 mm
Heel stack
42.7 mm

Forefoot stack

As for the forefoot stack, our caliper returned 26.7 mm which is over 2 mm thicker than average!

However, it is a little less than the officially stated 28 mm.

Saucony NYC saucony jazz original brown green forefoot stack height

Test results
saucony jazz original brown green 26.7 mm
Average 24.9 mm
Compared to 298 running shoes
Number of shoes
7.6 mm
Forefoot stack
35.8 mm

Drop

At 7.4 mm, we found the shoe's heel-to-toe drop to be close to the official specs (8 mm). This is a middle-of-the-pack drop that works great for both beginner and seasoned runners.

Saucony NYC saucony jazz original brown green drop

Test results
saucony jazz original brown green 7.4 mm
Average 8.6 mm
Compared to 298 running shoes
Number of shoes
-0.8 mm
Drop
16.1 mm

Insole thickness

Measuring the shoe's insole, we found it to be slightly thinner than average at 3.6 mm. But this is still quite padded for a speed trainer - no need to be concerned with underfoot comfort.

Saucony NYC saucony jazz original brown green insole

Test results
saucony jazz original brown green 3.6 mm
Average 4.5 mm
Compared to 294 running shoes
Number of shoes
1.5 mm
Insole thickness
7.3 mm

Midsole softness

Note: a low durometer measurement equals a soft material, whereas a high measurement means it's firm.

The NYC saucony jazz original brown green also gets comfier than its predecessor. There is a gentle give in the shoe's midsole and it works better for easy days too!

Turning to our durometer, we found that the shoe's foam is in fact in the top 10% of the softest in our lab!

Saucony NYC saucony jazz original brown green midsole softness

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Test results
saucony jazz original brown green 13.8 HA
Average 21.4 HA
We use an average of four tests. The photo shows one of those tests.
Compared to 226 running shoes
Number of shoes
8.5 HA
Midsole softness (soft to firm)
41.5 HA

Difference in midsole softness in cold

It was incredible to find out that the NYC saucony jazz original brown green remains soft even after 20 minutes in the freezer!

At room temperature, our durometer showed 13.8 HA and after the freezer, it only firmed up by 5%(!) becoming 14.5 HA.

Saucony NYC saucony jazz original brown green freezer

Even after being exposed to the cold, the shoe remained 65% softer than other shoes at room temperature.

Test results
saucony jazz original brown green 5.1%
Average 25.6%
Compared to 225 running shoes
Number of shoes
0%
Difference in midsole softness in cold
100%

Ride

This time around, the NYC saucony jazz original brown green comes back with more bounce and a snappier toe-off which makes picking up the pace so easy!

Saucony NYC saucony jazz original brown green run trails

The shoe lives up to our high expectations left by the previous Speed 2.

And this is not just because it's a shoe that has speed written all over it. It's also because the nylon plate it has (responsible for the snappy toe-off) doesn't feel harsh. Compared to other zapatillas de running NYC saucony hombre voladoras talla 49, the NYC saucony jazz original brown green is more natural-feeling.

At the same time, the shoe hasn't lost its bounce either. So you can still push the pace and go as fast as you want.

Saucony NYC saucony jazz original brown green mid run

What's more, in this iteration, the shoe's Speedroll rocker geometry is very noticeable. Each step feels as if the foot is carried forward. Love it!

Stability

Lateral stability test

This NYC saucony shoe doesn't feel very stable and it's not supposed to. As a speed trainer, its primary task is to keep you on your toes as you smash that interval training or chase that new personal best.

There is not much stability to lean on when you decide to slow down.

Torsional rigidity

Another detractor from the shoe's stability is its high level of torsional flex.

Performing a manual test, we rated the NYC saucony jazz original brown green with only 2 out of 5 for torsional rigidity. That puts the shoe on the more flexible side of the spectrum.

Test results
saucony jazz original brown green 2
Average 3.2
Compared to 277 running shoes
Number of shoes
1
Torsional rigidity
5

Heel counter stiffness

Saucony Shadow 6000 Womens.

This is the ONLY complaint we have for the NYC saucony NYC saucony jazz original brown green. The shoe's heel is a tad bit uncomfortable and scratchy because it has minimal padding.

Saucony NYC saucony jazz original brown green heel area

This is definitely due to the choice of materials because the heel counter itself is very soft, it scored 2/5 on our flexibility tests (5 being the stiffest). 

SAUCONY RIDE 15 SUMMARY.

Test results
saucony jazz original brown green 2
Average 2.8
Compared to 261 running shoes
Number of shoes
1
Heel counter stiffness
5

Midsole width in the forefoot

We also found that the NYC saucony jazz original brown green runs slightly narrow in its platform.

The widest part of the forefoot turns out to be 111.5 mm, 1.5 mm narrower than average. But the good news is that it's not so critical and the brand did its homework to improve the 3rd iteration.

Saucony NYC saucony jazz original brown green midsole width forefoot

Test results
saucony jazz original brown green 111.5 mm
Average 113.7 mm
Compared to 299 running shoes
Number of shoes
100.5 mm
Midsole width in the forefoot
126.5 mm

Midsole width in the heel

The Speed 3 is proof that NYC saucony really listens to runners' feedback. In the past, the Endorphin Speed's weak point was its lack of heel stability.

Saucony NYC saucony jazz original brown green width midsole heel

But this model changes all this. Based on our caliper measurements, the shoe's base has been widened by 5 mm in the heel.

Test results
saucony jazz original brown green 89.5 mm
Average 90.4 mm
Compared to 299 running shoes
Number of shoes
74.9 mm
Midsole width in the heel
106.6 mm

Flexibility

Stiffness

As our manual flexibility test shows, the NYC saucony jazz original brown green is on the flexible side. But let's see what the controlled lab measurement shows us.

In this test, we bend the shoe to a 90-degree angle and use a gauge to measure how much force it takes to do that.

Turns out, this NYC saucony shoe only needs 23.5N! This is 30% less than it takes a road shoe on average. This also proves that the nylon plate embedded into the shoe's sole is more forgiving than a carbon plate.

Test results
saucony jazz original brown green 23.5N
Average 29.1N
We use an average of four tests. The video shows one of those tests.
Compared to 281 running shoes
Number of shoes
2.2N
Stiffness
94.4N

Grip / Traction

The outsole has plenty of traction and plenty of durability too! We felt safe at all times, even on wet asphalt passages. And during fast corners, the grip doesn't compromise. 

Saucony NYC saucony jazz original brown green outsole

Size and fit

Toebox width at the widest part

Even though the Speed 3 is only average in the widest part of the forefoot (98.5 mm), it feels roomier because of the stretchy nature of its fabric. The latter makes the shoe feel much more accommodating in the toebox.

Saucony NYC saucony jazz original brown green toebox width

We believe that NYC saucony absolutely nailed the fit of the NYC saucony jazz original brown green! The upper does a really great job mimicking the natural shape of the foot. 

Saucony NYC saucony jazz original brown green profile

Test results
saucony jazz original brown green 98.5 mm
Average 98.3 mm
Compared to 299 running shoes
Number of shoes
89.5 mm
Toebox width at the widest part
109.1 mm

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The shoe's secure wrap is also complemented by its semi-gusseted tongue and padded laces. They work so well together; getting a solid lockdown won't be a challenge in the Speed 3.

Saucony NYC saucony jazz original brown green laces

Test results
saucony jazz original brown green Both sides (semi)

Comfort

Tongue padding

There is also a moderate amount of tongue padding - 3.9 mm, based on our caliper measurement. It is 2 mm thinner than the average but is just perfect for a speed shoe. 

Saucony NYC saucony jazz original brown green tongue thickness

Test results
saucony jazz original brown green 3.9 mm
Average 5.6 mm
Compared to 296 running shoes
Number of shoes
0.5 mm
Tongue padding
14.2 mm

Saucony NYC saucony jazz original brown green vs. 2

This version of the Endorphin Speed doesn't go through a lot of changes, which is why runners continue to rave about it. It has minor touch-ups, which make it an even better version: 

  • The wider toebox and thinner, stretchier upper for a more precise fit and a breathable running experience 
  • More stability in the forefoot and heel because of the widened base 
  • A new plate for a snappier toe-off
  • Stripped-down heel padding to minimize the bulk as much as possible  

Saucony NYC saucony jazz original brown green soft cushion