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From Runners World for On: Extremely cushioned and supportive, the Hurricane rides impressively light and smooth for a heavier stability shoe.
- PWRRUN+ foam feels firm in the heel, very soft in the forefoot, and offers exceptionally high energy return throughout.
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- Super plush ankle collar ensures maximum comfort around a sturdy heel cup.
Price: $160
Type: Road
Weight: 11.7 oz. (M), 10.2 oz. (W)
Drop: 13mm
The Hurricane is an honest shoe of superlatives. On its 22nd version, it remains not only Saucony’s most time-tested stability model, but also takes support, cushioning, and energy return to the very highest degree. “I run in the Guide normally for training, and the Hurricane is certainly a step above,” one tester said. “The stability is top notch; I can run 18-mile long runs without the IT band pain I experience in neutral shoes, and the cushioning stays soft from the first mile to the last.” Credit that to the rock-solid medial post, which supports the most extremely over-pronated gaits but sits nestled deep inside a hunk of bouncy PWRRUN+ foam. Stack that atop a slightly rockered sole, and there’s no trace of the rigid ride that often accompanies a medial post. Instead, you’ll feel a smooth supported roll from the shoe’s firm heel to super plush forefoot—with energy return that tops the charts of our RW lab data.
Though still a hefty trainer, the 22 has lost some weight from the preceding ISO 5, as well as that model’s ISOfit upper—a polarizing ghillie lacing system that was notoriously hit-or-miss among our testers. It’s been replaced by traditional round laces and a removable contoured insole that consistently deliver a more locked-in fit for both narrow and wide feet, but still preserve the ISO 5’s unique “made-for-me” step-in feel.
Smooth, Stable, and Not Too Stiff
My gait is as neutral as Switzerland, so the Hurricane is undoubtedly “more shoe” than I really need. But I welcomed the extra support it lent when my form was falling apart at the end of my longest run in over a year. So while the shoe is definitely stability overkill for neutral runners, it won’t feel obtrusive to their strides. Though the sole isn’t a full-blown Hoka-style rocker, I found the flared heel and pronounced toe spring give the shoe an extremely smooth ride that rolls the foot right along the posted midsole. The support is palpable and naturally a little stiff, but it’s a far cry from rigid; Saucony’s energetic TPU-based foam, rather than the post, takes center stage with its impressive bounce. The drawback is that it’s heavy, but neither I nor our testers felt the shoe dragged us down on daily runs. (Maybe I’m really missing track meets, but the Hurricane reminds me of an Olympic shot putter: surprisingly nimble despite a bulkier build.)
Two-Rubber Tread for High Mileage
A dig through our wear-test data archives shows that traction complaints have been few and far between for any version of the Hurricane. The 22 maintains that strong lineage with a lighter, sticky rubber tread that adds patches of high-abrasion solid rubber at the toe and outer heel. With that harder, heavier rubber delegated only to areas where you have the most contact with the road, the rest of the outsole is freed up for a softer zig-zagging tread, which helps keep the shoe more flexible. I found the combo super grippy on rain-slicked roads without feeling too clunky or bottom-heavy. Though a bit noisy, it’s no deal breaker for an outsole built to eat up the miles.
Soft and Pillowy Upper
You won’t find ISOfit lacing on the Hurricane any more, which follows suit with several of Saucony’s other models like the Freedom and the Guide. The new upper and lacing will likely work for more people more of the time, whereas the ISOfit-style gave some runners a perfect fit while others just couldn’t seem to pull the shoe tight enough. The Hurricane’s tongue now connects to an inner fit sleeve behind the lacing. This lets you pull the shoe snug for a really close, locked-in fit through the midfoot without creating hot spots in other areas of the shoe. The only problem I had was some slippage at the heel; the ultra-plush, almost memory foam-like ankle collar ensures that the sturdy heel cup stays comfy, but the material is a little slick. (Some quick-lock lacing fixes that pretty easily.)
An overpronator’s version of the Triumph, the Hurricane shares a lot of that shoe’s same luxurious fit features mentioned above, plus a nice tall toe box. Even if you’re a little short on length, there is still plenty of room to wiggle your toes within the shoe. Combined with a breathable and slightly stretchy mesh, that led to me and our other testers loving the shoe for long runs when your feet were heating up and swelling a bit more.
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“The Hurricane is stiff for doing speed work or faster-paced efforts, but the shoe more than makes up for it with its cushioning for long runs. While that adds some weight and loses some flexibility, the comfort is worth it. (I didn’t notice the weight of the shoe adding to my legs tiring, but it just doesn’t feel especially fast.) The cushioning was soft and bouncy on impact yet didn’t feel unstable. I ran in these a day after the Guide, and the difference is noticeable. These have improved cushioning in the forefoot, which works with my running style. It is more expensive than the Guide, but Saucony put in a lot of extras to let you realize what you’re missing. Overall, the Hurricane is a perfect long run trainer for those who need pronation control.”
