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Saucony Guide 16

Saucony Guide 16. 32.6mm stack, 275g. Retailer specs verified on Running Warehouse.

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Soft trailsLong ultrasDaily training

PR Run scores

Grip3/5
Cushion4/5
Protection2/5
Durability3/5
Versatility3/5

PR Run derived fit scores

73Great

100-miler readiness

Will this shoe survive a hundred-mile night? 32.6 mm stack, cushion 4/5

50Solid

Descent tolerance

Does it save your toenails on long descents? 24.8 mm forefoot stack

64Solid

Swelling room

Room to grow when your feet swell? 32.6 mm heel stack

95Elite

Grit resistance

Does dust stay outside the shoe? 3 BR breathability

22Weak

Hot-day comfort

How well does it breathe in heat? 3 BR / ?% drying

47Passable

Achilles-friendly

Kind to a cranky achilles? 7.8 mm drop, heel counter 5/5

Full specs

Drop

7.8 mm

Heel stack

32.6 mm

Forefoot stack

24.8 mm

Weight

249 g

Plate

No

Waterproof

No

Lab measurements

MeasurementValue
Breathability3 BR
Heel counter5/5
Outsole thickness3.9 mm
Tongue padding7.7 mm
Insole removableYes
Insole thickness6.3 mm
Reflective elementsYes

Lab numbers from RunRepeat. Sources.

Fit intelligence

True to size.

Fit numbers from the lab. Swell guidance: foot care.

Questions before you race

Is the Saucony Guide 16 good for 100-mile races?

Great. 32.6 mm stack, cushion 4/5. 100-miler readiness score 73/100.

Does the Saucony Guide 16 fit wide feet?

Toebox width has not been measured in the lab yet.

What is the drop on the Saucony Guide 16?

7.8 mm, with a 32.6 mm heel stack and 24.8 mm forefoot.

Is the Saucony Guide 16 good on wet rock?

Lab traction has not been measured for this model yet.

Manufacturer specs

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Specs: manufacturer. Verified Sep 4, 2026.

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Saucony Guide 16 Review, Specs, and Fit (2026) | PR Run