March 1, 2022
Ride 15, Axon 2 and Peregrine 12 earn top spots in industry’s most comprehensive shoe testing process
WALTHAM, MASS. (March 1, 2022)/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Global lifestyle and running brand Saucony announced today that it has won three Editor’s Choice Awards in the The runner’s world Spring 2022 Shoe Guide. The completely redesigned Ride 15, the max-cushioned Axon 2, and the light and fast Peregrine 12 have all risen to the top of the industry’s most comprehensive running shoe testing process. With real-world testing on paved roads, dirt roads, and rocky singletrack, the Saucony trio resonated with the publication’s seasoned test editors, wear testers, and mechanical testers around the world. The runner’s world Shoe lab.
- In his examination of the Walk 15, The runner’s world called the shoe “a trainer’s workhorse with moderate cushioning, capable of handling daily exertions, and well-suited for a high percentage of new runners.” One tester said, “the best part about this shoe was the amazing cushioning.”
- “How is this shoe only $100?” asked the The runner’s world editors in their review of the Axon 2. “The look and feel of maximum cushioning, but it’s incredibly light and forces you to push yourself to get up to running pace.”
- “The Pilgrim 12 is just as suitable for beginners’ first footprints on a muddy trail as it is for protecting the toes of vert hunters on rock-strewn singletrack,” the review editors wrote of their decision to name the Peregrine Editor’s Choice for the sixth time since the shoe. his original debut in the spring of 2011. They added, “He’s won numerous accolades from our team for his versatility – across all terrains, foot shapes and distances – at a price that didn’t break the bank.”
“This recognition of The runner’s world proves once again that our relentless commitment to innovation, culture and heritage allows us to improve the runner’s journey on roads and trails,” said Brian Moore, senior vice president of global products at Saucony. “As we bring new people into our sport, we want them to have the best experience possible. Ride 15 is designed to offer everything a new rider desires; access comfort is long-lasting and the ride is consistent and extremely smooth. the Axon 2, designed for long-lasting comfort, offers a stacked bed of PWRUN cushioning that effortlessly pushes you forward. And, the latest iteration of the famous Pilgrim pushes the boundaries of performance innovation on many levels, feeling light and nimble while maximizing traction and protection.
Availablity
The Ride 15 is available at run retailers worldwide and on saucony.com starting April 5 in men’s sizes 7-13 and 14 and women’s sizes 5-12 for a suggested retail price of $130.00.
The Axon 2 is available at run retailers worldwide and on saucony.com starting May 25 in men’s sizes 7-13 and 14, and women’s sizes 5-12 for a suggested retail price of $100.00 .
The Peregrine 12 is available now at run retailers worldwide and on saucony.com in men’s sizes 7-13 and 14, and women’s sizes 5-12 for a suggested retail price of $130.00.
About Saucony:
Saucony, the “Original Running Brand” and a division of Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (NYSE: WWW), is a leading global performance running brand that combines innovation, style and culture. Widely recognized for its award-winning technologies, including PWRRUN™ PB, PWRRUN+™ and SPEEDROLL™, Saucony creates innovative technical and lifestyle footwear and apparel for road, trail and originals. Founded in 1898, Saucony exists to inspire and serve all humans to live their best lives by providing access to running, self-expression and creating a better world. For more information, visit www.saucony.com.
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