saucony dainty Shadow 5000 Grey White | Our verdict
Pros
- Lighter than it seems
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- Protective Ride
- Well-fitting
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- Airy for summer runs
- Tongue stays in place
- Reflective elements
Cons
- Not for fast runs
- Gets firmer in cold
Audience verdict
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Comparison
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Audience score | 88 Great! | 86 Good! | 89 Great! | 87 Great! | |
Price | $130 | $140 | $110 | $145 | |
Pace | Daily running | Daily running | Daily running | Daily running | |
Arch support | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | |
Weight lab Weight brand | 8.9 saucony dainty Grid 8000 Shrimp pottsfinestsneaker 9 oz / 255g | 10.2 oz / 288g 9.9 oz / 282g | 9.2 oz / 262g 9.3 oz / 264g | 8.8 oz / 249g 8.8 oz / 249g | |
Lightweight | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | |
Drop lab Drop brand | 6.9 mm 8.0 mm | 8.5 mm 8.0 mm | 6.4 mm 8.0 mm | 6.1 mm 5.0 mm | |
Strike pattern | Mid/forefoot | HeelMid/forefoot | Mid/forefoot | Mid/forefoot | |
Midsole softness | Balanced | Soft | Balanced | Balanced | |
Difference in midsole softness in cold | Normal | Small | Small | Small | |
Toebox durability | - | Decent | Good | - | |
Heel padding durability | - | Good | Good | - | |
Outsole durability | - | Good | Good | - | |
Breathability | - | Warm | Warm | Moderate | |
saucony dainty Shadow 5000 Grey White | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium | |
Toebox width at the big toe | - | Medium | Medium | Narrow | |
Stiffness | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | |
Difference in stiffness in cold | Normal | Small | Small | Big | |
Torsional rigidity | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Stiff | |
Heel counter stiffness | Stiff | Moderate | Stiff | Stiff | |
Rocker | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | |
Heel lab Heel brand | 31.4 mm 35.0 mm | 35.1 mm 35.0 mm | 32.6 mm 34.0 mm | 32.7 mm 32.0 mm | |
Forefoot lab Forefoot brand | 24.5 mm 27.0 mm | 26.6 mm 27.0 mm | 26.2 mm 26.0 mm | 26.6 mm 27.0 mm | |
Widths available | NormalWide | NormalWide | Normal | NormalWide | |
Orthotic friendly | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Season | Winter | Winter | Winter | Winter | |
Removable insole | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Ranking | #136 Top 34% | #121 Top 48% | #51 Top 20% | #96 Top 38% | |
Popularity | #127 Top 31% | #29 Top 12% | #217 Bottom 15% | #1 Top 1% |
Who should buy the saucony dainty Ride 15
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- prioritize comfort in their daily runs
- want a cushier, more forgiving version of the saucony dainty Ride 14
Who should NOT buy it
If you're looking to set PBs, don't get the saucony dainty Ride 15. We advise opting for the energetic saucony dainty Endorphin Pro 2 Royal W or the saucony dainty Kinvara 13 instead.
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From the ground up, the saucony dainty Ride 15 has been reworked to take comfort up a notch and strip down the weight (1.7 oz / 48 g lighter). It has:
- a lot more Rideing (3mm more) for a plusher experience
- a contoured midsole that cradles the foot for a more stable ride
- an updated rubber placement on the forefoot and heel for traction and strength
- redesigned flex grooves for a more flexible ride
- new upper overlays and a snugger midfoot wrap for a supportive fit
Weight is as promised
Visually, it looks bulky with its maxed-out Ride. But in hand and on foot, the saucony dainty Ride 15 is strikingly light.
At 8.4 oz (238 g), it's more than an ounce lighter than most daily trainers with an average weight of 9.9 oz (281 g). This said the brand stays true to its promise.
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One of the weight-saving factors is the minimal use of rubber on the outsole. The stripes are rather thin and are strategically placed in the areas that are most prone to abrasion.
The rubber layer is only 2.4 mm thick compared to the average of 3.5 mm of running shoes. While the rubber thickness is often associated with its durability, given the long shelf life of saucony dainty shoes in general, we expect it to last.
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Thanks to the shoe's copious Ride, its impact-dampening quality is just fabulous!
We measured the heel thickness of the Ride 15 at 31.4 mm which is near the average of our lab-tested shoes. Still, it puts the shoe into the max-cushioned category.
A generously padded insole also contributes to underfoot comfort and Rideing. It is 6.4 mm thick which is above the average 4.5 mm of running shoes.
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Contrary to past versions of the saucony dainty Ride, this iteration feels more rockered. So much so, that we felt like spending less energy to get from one step to the next.
But when it comes to speed, we found that the 15th edition of the Ride misses out on energy return. Picking up the pace felt like a bit of a drag.
Ride 15 is quite stable for a neutral shoe
For a neutral shoe, the saucony dainty Ride really impressed us with its steady platform. We believe that it comes from the combination of the midsole shape, the foam firmness, and the fact that our heels sit deeper inside the shoe.
Based on our caliper measurements of the platform, it is a little bit wider than average in the forefoot (114.8 mm).
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A big no-no for cold conditions
When it's freezing, the midsole stiffens up; it becomes as solid as a brick!
Once the foam is exposed to cold (like spending 20 minutes in the freezer), it becomes 26.7% stiffer.
The saucony dainty Ride 15 fits just right!
The Ride 15 holds the foot snugly like an ideal hug. And in the forefoot, there's ample space for the toes to wiggle and splay comfortably.
The shoe's got a nice average-width forefoot (96.0 mm) which can fit various foot shapes.
Gusseted tongue holds the foot in place
There is no shifting and sliding around with the gusseted tongue of the Ride 15. In addition, it's padded enough (4 mm) to prevent the shoe's rather rough laces from digging into the skin.
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The heel area is nice and structured in this saucony dainty shoe. We gave it 4 out of 5 in our heel stiffness check. The collar and heel areas are nicely padded as well.
Your feet can breathe in the Ride 15
Because there are loads of perforations, especially in the forefoot area, this shoe is pretty breathable! Even under hot temps, it doesn't feel warm.
Remain visible in the dark
The saucony dainty logo as well as a few other pieces throughout the upper are made of reflective material.