Customer Reviews Saucony Echelon 8

I need a firm shoe to walk in due to arthritis in my big toe. And a wide width (of course). Previously have worn the Brooks Addiction Walker 2 for those reasons. I used to wear Saucony when I was a runner and stumbled across these Echelon 8's. I like the 8mm offset compared to the 12mm Brooks. My foot feels very secure and stable with plenty of cushion underfoot. The shoelaces are long enough to get a good lock down. There is ALOT of volume in these shoes compared to wide shoes in the Brooks Addiction and Adrenaline. So much so that I also ordered a regular width to compare. I kept the wide to allow extra room when my feet expand during my walk. The only thing I'm not a fan of is they are hot with the stock insole which doesn't breathe. The insole is very comfortable just hot. I'll try perforating some holes in them to see if that helps but likely will be looking for a different insole. Anyway, LOVE these shoes!

I love these Saucony Echelon 8 Wides. I have had Saucony Echelons before but realized that I needed a wide. I wear these 6 days a week. While they are not chic looking, they are super comfortable and great for working out in. I am reordering another a pair sinece I have worn out my old pair.

I am on day 1 and those are so incredibly comfy.

Eureka... feels great to have these shoes fit

I have a bad bunion on one foot and recently had surgery on the other foot and ankle. These are the only shoes I can wear regularly since my foot is still swollen. They are supportive but the toe box has give to it which is good for the bunion. They're a little snug at first but I've worn this model before and they stretch out.

This is my second pair. I have very wide toes and narrow heel. There are a few sandals I still wear in a size 5, never a closed shoe. These are no exception. I order a 6.5 to have enough toe room. Most shoes are still too narrow despite being supposedly wide. These are snug but comfortable after I seriously loosen all the laces and leave them loose other than the topmost lace. The heel area is a little wide, but pulling the top lace as snug as possible my foot slipping around isn't causing problems. The cushioning is excellent.

This is the first shoe of many I tried that works well for me. It has minimal cushioning and accommodate my orthodics well.

These became my everyday shoes after the first week. They are extremely comfortable. The width accommodates my bunions, and the cushioning is very kind to the soles of my old feet. The gray goes with absolutely everything. And they don't look like orthopedic shoes.