Customer Reviews Saucony Xodus 11

I'm a 7 day / 12 months runner, on dirt roads in VT. That means there's a solid 3-4 months of ice and snow and slush and unsavory running conditions. Shoes with A+ traction and ice spikes are a must if you want to stay vertical. I've tried almost every kind of traction available. Years of different strap-on ice traction over running shoes has proven a relatively worthless waste of money. Likewise shoes with pre-drilled spikes good luck finding ones that fit your running style and foot. My solution for the past 12 years has been to find well fitting trail runners with an integrated rock plate and good traction, then spin my own spikes into the tread. Because shoe designers often change the shoe as it evolves, you can't always rely on it being right year-after-year. I've purchased, and run in, and then abandoned the Xodus for another brand, 3 times now. This last version, the 11's were a great happenstance! I decided to try them again after reading some reviews of the 10's and I'm SO GLAD I did. They fit my foot extremely well and have good cushioning. I tried a competitors pre-drilled spike shoe immediately before getting these and had some real issues with my foot in them. The minute I traded those in for the Xodus the issue disappeared. Also, Thank you Saucony, for thoughtfully putting spike placement guides in the sole! It was so much easier to twist the spikes in. The only suggestions I would give on improvement would be to narrow up the heel volume.. but don't change the volume anywhere else! The toebox is perfect! Maybe offer them in Gore-tex again? The colors are pretty dull but I don't care so much about that, I don't look at my feet when I'm running and hopefully I'm going fast enough that no one else can see them either! So overall, they're almost perfect for my winter runs. I'm a neutral runner with narrow heels, high arches and a normal (b width) forefoot volume toe-splay. I put on about 30+ miles a week and have had the shoes for 3 weeks now with no issues, only happiness.

Best show for my general fitness of lots and lots of walking to keep Me moving in my 70's.

These insanely good especially on our trails of rock sand mud and brush. I can't say enough good things about the Exodus!!!

I bought these shoes. I was skeptical at first. I love these shoes. So comfortable when you're on your feet all day. Walking, running or standing. These shoes are the BEST!. 10/10.

I love these trail shoes. I'm a walker who logs about 21-35 miles per week. They are stable, cushioned enough that I can walk over soft earth, hard packed trails, gravel, and varied terrain. I also appreciate that the toe box has enough room that my feet don't feel squished on longer hikes 5-6 miles.

Very comfortable and handles great on those intense hikes!

Only a Couple runs In dirt and mud and feel great so far, I didn't get wet and Nor a slip. Saucony has been my brand for 6 yrs now . I have a neutral movement and I aim to run mid to toes intentionally. Love that they are flat with cushion so I can manipulate my motions.

These are prob the most comfy trailrunners i have purchased.

I've had my eyes on these beauties for a couple of months and was going to wait until spring to get them. Glad my impatience got the better of me because these sneakers are excellent! I do not run on trails, but walk on them and value good traction, flexibility and comfort. The footbed gives firm support throughout. The overall construction of the shoe is sturdy but still surprisingly lightweight. The unique aesthetic of the shoe is what caught my eye initially and they look even better in person! I have to have pretty strong feelings about a product to take the time to write a review. These are worth the money and will last a long time.

I originally bought these just for the look to wear with my scrubs to work. I'm on my feet a lot and very active, crossfit, hiking, lifting, biking, running, etc. I've been battling a heel spur, stress fracture, and plantar fasciitis and these shoes have alleviated almost all symptoms and I was able to put off surgery. Amazing shoe, worth the price.

The Xodus 11 has true / accurate sizing, great traction on hills and trails and is a very comfortable shoe. I would definitely buy these again.

great shoe, no issues. Only shoe I would wear now

Very comfortable. Excellent cushioning. Could you consider making this shoe in women's wide. Also a wide waterproof sneaker.

This is the first pair of hiking shoes I have purchased. I wanted a pair with good traction/ stability and comfort. I feel like I can get through my hikes a lot quicker now, not slipping at all. Very grippy. Great investment!!

The best trail running shoe. I've been on about 10 hikes and they are all nice and broken in. Perfect shoe, going to order another pair.

I've run many hours of long runs with these on both rugged trails and roads. They are very comfortable. The soft upper is accommodating of my wide feet. The midsole provides both a comfortable landing and good ground-feel. No issues with grip. They don't feel bulky. They feel like a more flexible Peregrine. I have two pairs and might get more.

These Xodos 11s are so much better than Peregrines that I've been wearing for years. Where have I been? Xodus is cushier, has a roomier rounder toe box, has great grip, and feels sturdy for long trail running or rugged hiking. To compare, the Peregrines have excellent grip but they're so hard you don't want to wear them for long. Peregrines start to hurt my feet at mile 5. Its narrow angled toe box gives me the beginnings of blisters at mile 6. In these Xodus 11s... I ran a damp/muddy hill trail after a storm and did not slip once. I felt secure for 8 miles up and down hill. And no blisters, no achy feet! I only wish they offered Xodus in wide width. I normally wear 7W (wide) but had to buy these in 7.5 medium bc they don't offer wide width. They're a little cozy but still work. Please don't discontinue these awesome shoes!