Customer Reviews Saucony Echelon 8

Been getting these for years. Never disappointed.

Too big. I usually size up for my running shoes. Decided to try Saucony and these ended up being too big, otherwise I like the color and they are comfortable.

The gym shoe is great except for the back at the ankle. It’s soft and cushy which is great for wearing but it also means it doesn’t allow for you to slide your foot in without mashing down the back. Have a strong index finger or a shoe horn handy…

This is my first time purchasing Saucony. They've got my size all wrong. For these Echelon 8, I bought a half size up in black, and they seem to fit pretty well. This is only because this shoe in black runs smaller. I also tried the blue one, and you can tell the black runs small. The blue one in my size is too short, and I tried going a half size up, and then it was too big. Wish the toe box had more room. But the cushioning is really great, and great arch support. If you lift up the insole, there's also good cushioning underneath. I think I can wear these as is, without my orthodics. I think these are the ones I'll keep.

I usually wear a 9 in athletic shoes. In fact, I've been wearing an Echelon size 9 for two years. So I ordered a replacement pair, but the 9s felt like clown shoes on me. I returned for an 8.5. Much better. (Not sure if Saucony changed something in between my orders.) Anyway, it's a very good shoe that I use for walking and while I'm on the elliptical and bike at the gym. They're somewhat heavy, so I don't use them for running.

Shoe was recommended by orthodics man. My right foot pronates. I am 83 and it did give me a better base for walking.

True to size in length and width and don't look monstrous. The sole is perfect in cushioning but not stiff. This is the only shoe I can find that will accommodate a thick, wide, custom orthotic. They improved it by rounding the toe box and it is very roomy. I had to return though because I have foot fat pad atrophy and my feet are very sensitive. I can't stand the rails that help with overpronation. Wish they hadn't done that. The Echelon 7 provided support as it was.

A very comfortable soft shoe. It felt too wide and sloppy for me. So I am returning them.