Customer Reviews Saucony Grid Omni Walker

I've been in search of a comfortable and arch supportive shoe that doesn't rub for a long time. These are literally the most comfortable shoes I have EVER owned! For me the mark of a really good shoe (quality, construction, comfort), is when I don't notice that I'm even wearing them. There is no rubbing or discomfort to bring the shoes to mind while I wear them. I'm quite a heavy person, but these have so much support and padding, that it feels like I'm walking on a rubber sidewalk. Not the most stylish looking, but at least they are 100% black, so the style isn't that noticeable anyway. I'll probably buy a second pair as a backup soon, I like them so much!

Shoe fit and comfort was excellent; however, the color of the shoe is not white. It's a silvery sheen color. The pictures are very deceiving. I needed all white shoes for nursing and this will not cut it.

It fits great, though a little tight on my bigger foot, but otherwise very comfortable. Unfortunately, I'm returning because I need a shoe for work that is more slip resistant.

Comfortable shoes with a "springy" step. Mostly I ordered them because they come in narrow so choice is limited, but I am satisfied with the fit.

Ordered 2 pair of different shoes. They both run small. I liked it except is a little two thick of a bottom, but was comfortable.

Extremely comfortable and lightweight. I found these to have more support than New Balance brand which I was also looking at.

These are very comfortable and supportive on the heels. I have a slightly wide foot but also a high instep and these shoes are roomy both in width and in the height of the toe box.

Saucony walker - I chose this shoe based on the recommendation in the Feb.09 issue of Ladies Home Journal. It was one of their 3 top shoes for walking and was also recommended by the Am. Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine. I'm on my feet at work in a hospital and need a really good, supportive shoe--with a roomy toe box. This shoe fit the bill--even though it's not very attractive, I'd rather have the comfort. Glad I bought it. I sometimes use a heel cushion and/ or orthotics, but this shoe feels fairly good without my usual "additives".

Walking shoes - I did not realize the shoes would appear so large. They are really comfortable, but I wish they could feel this good without looking this big!

Not as comfortable - This is a new Saucony style for me and they are not as comfortable, nor is the arch support as good as Grid Instep. Thought it would be better because these were more expensive, but it is not as good. I will go back to the previous style next time. I work in a busy pediatricians' office and am running for 8+ hrs a day.

Disappointed in these walking shoes. They are tight in the toe box, and also are prone to rub along my arch, so I worry about getting blisters. Much prefer the Easy Spirit Romy’s I got to replace these.

They felt a bit narrow to be a wide shoe. I, generally, have extra room in wide shoes (I'm a "C"). But these felt snug.

Nice shoe. Really hoped it would work. But, the toe box is too narrow for my foot.

The recomended size should have been one size up

This shoe has a very narrow toe box given that it's theoretically wide. Also, there's a seam near the pinky toe that rubs, There was no point in my even trying to lace it.

I am trying to replace the eschlon model. the gate felt normal because this shoe is neutral, no pronation. But it is a whole size smaller. I am sending it back and will try something else.

For some reason, it HURT to wear this shoe -- and I only had it on for a few minutes around the house! The left foot felt like there was a rock inside the inner part of the heel, and it was just too uncomfortable!

These shoes felt too short and tight. I have a pair of fabric Saucony walking shoes which are a very similar style and they fit great. Maybe these are tight because they are leather and require some breaking in. I was also bothered by the seams where the leather pieces were sewn together and where the tongue attached. The seams rubbed on my big toe joint of one foot and pinky toe of the other foot.

Not as good for my peculiar feet as the ProGrid Integrity (also Saucony) in a wide width. The Omni Walker looks a little better--the toe is tapered, making an wee effort at stylishness--but the wide was too wide all around, especially in the heel. I need the width and depth in the toes. Overall, if I had not already been wearing a pair of Progrid Integrity, I might have given these a whirl in a medium width. Not fabulous, not awful, but not just right, y'know?

I tried both this shoe and the Saucony Integrity ST2 based on reviews for Planter Fasciitis. The Integrity fit me better. The Omni Walker was tight in the front of the shoe.... the shape was a bit more pointed and this may have been the problem. This went back. The Integrity stayed. Just wasn't right for my foot. The review is based on my experience only

My last pair of this style was a medium width. This time they are much narrower than they should be and possibly shorter too. I will try a wide to see if that resolves my problem.

They have what I think of as the Saucony fit--that is, like a glove for my feet--so they are quite comfortable. They aren't very attractive, but then, most walking shoes are not. They will accommodate an orthotic insert, though the arch support is good enough in these that I don't need one. My rating is not higher overall because of one thing I consider a dealbreaker: The soles squeak. I don't mean the usual bit of squeakiness shoes sometimes have when they're brand new, and I don't mean the squeakiness you'll sometimes hear walking over a freshly waxed floor. I mean they squeak constantly and loudly. It's embarrassing and I don't like to wear them because of that. I would far rather Saucony charged more for the shoes and used better quality materials, but that does not seem to be the direction they're going, unfortunately.

Too stiff and clunky for me -- not quite enough support around the ankles.