Customer Reviews Saucony Echelon 8

When I first see the weight on website, it really freak me out! But when I got it in hand, its not that heavy. Really comfortable! 10 out of 10. Need more colarway.

I'm a very heavy person who has a very fat, flat foot. I've worn Asics for the past 10 years or so, typically their Nimbus models. After being disappointed with how the gel breaks down, or rather, how I break the gel down, I wanted to find a shoe that was more structurally sound, but still comfortable, as I had issues previously with other "structure" shoes like the Asics Gel Fortify. I think the Echelon strikes that balance well for me. They're not a very elegant shoe, not in the extra wide width, atleast, but they fit my foot extremely well. My toes don't feel squished, and my very minimal arch feels supported. My first day wearing them I did about 3 miles combined of walking and light jogging and they broke in well. I now have about 25 miles or so on them and are holding up. We'll see how long they are able to withstand the demands my weight puts them to, but for now they are a winner.

I buy Saucony shoes because they are comfortable and they look cool. I am 74, with arthritic knees- my running days are long over.

I have run in this model for many years. The fit is consistent and the shoe provides great cushioning without being heavy and clunky. The wider toe box is a perfect fit for my foot.

Great, comfortable shoes! I've been wearing Saucony's for 40 years.

I bought these for my husband and he said "give them 5 stars because they're really comfortable."

First pair of the Echelon 7 in a 14m. Found in time that it was actually to big, so I then ordered a pair of Echelon 13M. they are really comfortable shoes. More recently I had another issue with my left foot and I was told by the Podiatrist that we would be changing orthotics again and thought that the 13W would be better suited. I recently received those and as soon as my foot heals, I hope to get the new orthotics and the Echelon 8's and put them to the test. I really like the Echelon with the additional room, and find it to be the most comfortable I've worn. I highly recommend if you have or anticipate orthotics now or in the future. The larger toe box is veryy accomodating as well. The recent order was in black, and if they do as well as I anticipate, I will order another color. I do hope in time that Saucony will intro some additional colors

Fits well with my son's AFOs. I wish they came in more colors.....

This is a wonderful shoe for people like me who have serious foot problems due to long standing arthritis. I require an extra wide, neutral foot bed to accommodate custom made orthotics. I'm on my sixth pair and am very pleased with the fit, quality, and longevity of the echelon model. I think the 8s are a nice improvement over the 7s

By far the best running shoes I've owned. I wear orthotics and this is the first pair of shoes that fit them without any heel slippage. I won't buy another running shoe other than the Echelon

Hard to find 12.5W in any manufacturer. These give good side to side support and saved my pickleball game

This sneaker accepts my orthotics perfectly. It's comfortable and makes managing Plantar fasciitis easy. I recommend them.

Great shoe for my extended daily walks (7miles per day). I again only wish they would have more choices in"extra wide,"because I would buy more.

While training to run the Dallas 2001 Marathon, a store recommended Saucony based on my gait. In the years since, I've worn out dozens of pairs the Echelon. I've gained weight, gotten older, and I guess you would call my running...well, walking. This is the only shoe that fits my wide feet that a fat guy has stood on for 68 years.

This is a great running shoe for people that wear orthotics. It is wide enough to accommodate the extra width of orthotics. That's always a problem that I've run into. However, Saucony has done a good job making these shoes work with orthotics.

Extremely balanced shoe for people with feet problem

I have owned a pair of Echelon 5's for several years now and loved them, and these new Echelon 8's are as good or better. Great pair of shoes! Can't go wrong with Saucony!

Definitely feel the difference in the heal, great support and cushioning.

This shoe is very comfortable for my wide midfoot area. I would like more color choices and a little more arch support.

I found my feet do slip around in them a bit as the insole fabric is a little bit too smooth

I love the extra wide shoe no breakin time. Fit perfect I will order again