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Saucony Grid Cohesion 5

Battle Stats

  • Total Wins: 33
  • Total Losses: 30
  • Wins vs. Competitor: 1
  • Sales Rank: #63388
  • Video Description View the Video Description for this product! (Please note that the color shown in the video may no longer be available.)
  • Feel at home running errands or cranking out miles in the stylish, comfortable Grid Cohesion 5 from Saucony®.
  • Update to the Grid Cohesion 4 (no longer available).
  • A running shoe built for the neutral to underpronator who requires enhanced cushioning.
  • Breathable mesh upper.
  • Durable synthetic overlays.
  • Padded tongue and collar for added comfort.
  • Soft textile lining offers a great step-in feel.
  • Foam insole for added underfoot plush.
  • HRC Strobel Board for enhanced cushioning and comfort.
  • Non-visible grid system for stable heel cushioning.
  • IMEVA midsole for increased shock attenuation, responsive cushioning and exceptional durability.
  • Midsole Differential: 12mm.
  • XT-600™ carbon rubber outsole material delivers optimal abrasion resistance and traction.
  • Triangular lug design supplies cushioning and reliable traction over varied terrain.
  • Measurements:
    • Weight: 11 oz
  • Product measurements were taken using size 7.5, width B - Medium. Please note that measurements may vary by size.

Average Customer Ratings (based on 63 reviews)

Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)

Posted: 2012-02-24 15:52:48
Reviewer: Anonymous from LA, CA
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)
My pinkie toes can't have any pressure on them. I bought this in a W size and it was a wise purchase for the money. They have a thin weave product on top and side for breath-ability and it doesn't put pressure on my toes. It's very bouncy as well.
Posted: 2012-04-02 14:32:17
Reviewer: Anonymous from Long Beach, CA
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I love these shoes! I am a nurse and wear these on 12 hour night shifts. My feet feel fine at the end of the night. I love the look. Saucony's just sell themselves...wonderful brand and shoe! One thing to note is that I usually wear a 7.5 and have a medium width foot. I buy my Saucony's in size 8.
Posted: 2012-03-29 18:18:50
Reviewer: Anonymous from Ohio
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Perfect fit, comfortable, looks good with jeans or workout clothes. Not bulky at all. Love them!
Posted: 2012-03-20 07:05:34
Reviewer: Anonymous from Hoboken, NJ
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I absolutely love this sneaker! It's true to size and perfect if you have issues with pain in the balls of your feet. There is wonderful cushioning like you're walking on air! I also get tons of compliments on this color combo! A winner!
Posted: 2012-03-16 11:43:06
Reviewer: Anonymous from Louisville, KY
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I purchased these shoes about a month ago. I absolutely love them, there is a lot of cushion and support. The laces stay tied and they are very true to size.
Posted: 2012-03-05 06:11:57
Reviewer: Anonymous from Boulder, CO
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Got these to replace the 4s that are no longer madehoping for the same shoe. I have not been disappointed, and I like these very much.
Posted: 2012-06-09 21:33:30
Reviewer: Brooke from Gainesville, GA
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I just cannot stress how much I love these shoes! I have been a faithful Nike wearer since I was old enough to buy my own shoes. Recently my husband and I started walking 3 miles a day to get back in shape. The first week I wore my Nike's and developed some pretty serious shin pain and horrible blisters on the bottoms of my feet near the top of the foot where it meets the toes. My husband suggested that I look for a new pair of shoes to see if it would make a difference and did it ever! I bought the Saucony Grid Cohesion 5's because as soon as I put them on they made my feet feel amazing. The arch is fantastic and the mesh is so breathable that when we walk and there's a breeze, I can actually feel the wind go through my shoes. I will never buy another brand of shoes again. I'm now a faithful Saucony customer for life! The Nike's were donated to Goodwill because I don't ever want to put them on again. I highly recommend these shoes to anyone.
Posted: 2012-05-22 14:32:10
Reviewer: Marielle R
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)
I was having trouble finding a good running shoe that was comfortable and didn't squish my wide feet. Then I tried these on and they fit like a glove. I got them in a 7.5W (true to size), and I'm so happy I found these! I kept trying on the Nikes and Asics running shoes but came short when they were all too narrow! These shoes are great for people who have wide feet...just get them in Wide!
Posted: 2012-03-29 06:39:50
Reviewer: Anonymous
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I have owned four pairs of these fellas. They work for me because I strike the ground pretty hard. They have lots of cush.
Posted: 2012-03-22 16:11:38
Reviewer: Jessica from IL Valley
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Wide (D) fits well with my bunions. Comfortable insoles. Rides low on ankle, very nice. Also can feel air moving through when walking, so feet don't get real sweaty. Usually buy New Balance, these are a good alternative.

Keen Utility Atlanta Cool

Battle Stats

  • Total Wins: 31
  • Total Losses: 40
  • Wins vs. Competitor: 0
  • Sales Rank: #1377
  • Video Description View the Video Description for this product! (Please note that the color shown in the video may no longer be available.)
  • Let your shoes be the super-hero in any work scenario. You'll be sure to save the day with the strength and reliability from the brand you trust most, Keen Utility.
  • Full-grain leather upper with breathable mesh.
  • Upper is stain and water resistant.
  • Nylon and hydrophobic mesh lining.
  • Lace-up closure.
  • Reflective webbing for additional safety.
  • Dual density compression molded EVA midsole.
  • Left and right asymmetrical design for the perfect fit,
  • Torsion stability ESS shank.
  • Mesh liner provides breathability to help keep your feet cool in warm weather environments.
  • Removable metatomical dual density EVA footbed.
  • Keen.Dry waterproof breathable membrane locks out rain and humidity, but releases the heat and perspiration created throughout a hard day's work.
  • KEEN.PROTECT is a KEEN Patented Toe Protection where the shoe outsole wraps up and over the toes for ultimate protection.
  • Steel toe protection.
  • Non-marking rubber outsole is oil and slip resistant.
  • Steel toe meets ASTM F2412-11 and F2413-11 I/75 C/75 EH standards.
  • KEEN.GRIP offers oil and slip resistance and meet or exceed ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) F1677-96 MARK II non-slip testing standards.
  • Measurements:
    • Weight: 1 lb 4 oz
  • Product measurements were taken using size 9, width D - Medium. Please note that measurements may vary by size.

Average Customer Ratings (based on 96 reviews)

Overall: (4 Stars) Comfort: (4 Stars) Style: (4 Stars)

Posted: 2011-08-17 19:40:24
Reviewer: Anonymous
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I am picky about my steel toe shoes. I run marathons so sore feet after work is not something that I can have. Shoes have to be comfortable and durable since I am on steel reinforced concrete for 10 hours per day. I have owned Wolverines, Carolinas, Docs, Dunhams, Pumas, Red Wings and more and these shoes have been the most comfortable I have owned in the first few months of use. Keen makes a great shoe and when I found out they made a composite toe shoe I got a little excited. After wearing them I can say they are worth the money. Easy break in (barely any other than a tight toe box). No hot spots. Very good cushioning. They fit in at a meeting or out on the shop floor. The lacing system is not the greatest, but can be fixed by cutting the loop in half or by tucking the end in the shoe. Certainly not a deal breaker. I have no complaints other than the sizing being about a quarter size larger than usual. I wear 11 in everything, but the 11s were just a little too sloppy. The 10.5s were tight for the first week, but broke in nicely and are now where they should be. Don't hesitate to buy this shoe.
Posted: 2012-03-07 05:46:27
Reviewer: Irish from Pittsburgh
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I needed a pair of steel toed shoes and got these. I was stunned--and still am--that a steel toed shoe could feel like a regular shoe. A really good shoe. Everything about this shoe is just fine. Even the weight is better than you would think, and the steel toes are barely noticeable. One reason that I am so supportive of this shoe is that I bought a traditional steel toe at the same time--no comparison! It was laughable. I even wear these hiking. I wouldn't buy them specifically for this purpose, but there you go. They worked.
Posted: 2011-06-27 15:06:39
Reviewer: Anonymous from Phoenix, Arizona
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Zappos' speedy service astounds me once again. Brilliant concept, a steel toed Keen, I love these shoes though I have not had them long. This is the first shoe I have ever purchased that is strictly for yard work/yard projects, and it seems to be the perfect choice. I live in Phoenix and I am always out in the back yard digging, cutting wood, hanging fenceboards, painting, shoveling tons of dirt and topsoil, pouring concrete footings, planting trees etc. Last weekend I spent all day working on my feet, my thermometer read 115 to 118 in the shade, and my feet did not feel any hotter in this shoe than they would have in a well ventilated running shoe. This is the perfect shoe for trips to the orange or blue home improvement megastores as the toes are always at risk of getting run over by flatbed carts or having something heavy fall off the racks. I have found myself kicking scraps of lumber rather than picking them up, and using my toes where I once would have had to use a heel kick, hammer or fist to knock things into place. I took the advice of the other reviewers on sizing and it worked out great. I wear a 10.5 US in just about every shoe or boot, and the size 10.0 Keen fits perfectly. I always wear orthotics; however, the footbed is so good in this shoe I can go without them, even for extended wear. I will never go back to using old tennis shoes for yard work.
Posted: 2012-03-31 07:34:25
Reviewer: Anonymous from Alabama
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I picked these shoes up as I was starting a new manufacturing job. I'm on concrete floor pretty much all day and these shoes are great! Also, the steel toe aspect has saved my toes not once but twice already! The other highlight is that this shoe is lightweight. More than half the weight of my previous steel toe boots. My coworkers were pretty amazed that they were a steel toe so I told them to go ahead and step on it and find out. Now if I can convince them to buy a computer and head over to Zappos to get a pair...not likely. Thanks Zappos and Keen for adding the Utility Line!
Posted: 2012-03-30 15:38:59
Reviewer: Bob from Johnston,RI
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
The shoes are just what I was looking for. Size was just right, the toe had lot room in it. The arch support was good. I stand all day and they felt good.
Posted: 2012-01-20 21:48:48
Reviewer: William g from san diego
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Most comfortable steel toe ever. I used to wear the Timberland Mudsil, but this one is ridiculously comfy. Feels like I'm wearing work slippers. Love the quick closure. Real comfortable around the ankle. No break in. We will see about durability in time. I know how to beat up a shoe at work.
Posted: 2012-01-15 14:23:09
Reviewer: Geoff G from Flossmoor, IL
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
These fit well for me providing all day comfort. They are a bit heavy but reasonable for steel-toe. I could not tell if they have puncture resistance on the footbed and I am unwilling to test it. My regular Keens say "Anti-odor" footbed and they really stay fresh. These do not advertise it and I have not had them long enough to really tell. I really enjoyed buying from Zappos after wasting time driving to several brick & mortar retailers.
Posted: 2011-11-14 16:17:13
Reviewer: Mark B from Nashville ,TN
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
I was a little worried when other reviews had said that these shoes had rubbed their feet. I needn't have worried - they are as comfortable as every other pair of Keens I've owned (this was the first from their Utility range).
Posted: 2011-10-27 07:49:19
Reviewer: Jacob from Los Angeles
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
Very comfortable, easy on and off. Truly non-skid on wet tile and teraflex floors.
Posted: 2011-09-03 08:09:53
Reviewer: Chris from New Haven, CT
Overall: (5 Stars) Comfort: (5 Stars) Style: (5 Stars)
These are the best Steel Toe Shoes I've ever owned. I don't like to wear steel toes because they are bulky, uncomfortable and hot. These are still a little warm but far more breathable than other shoes I've worn. It has been a long quest to find the perfect steel toe shoe and I believe I have found it.

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