Saucony Hurricane 26 vs Saucony Paramount Max
We haven't tested Saucony Hurricane 26 or Saucony Paramount Max yet, so their role suitability is estimated from published specs.
Saucony
Hurricane 26
Check priceReview Pulse · Strongly positive · 88/100
Reviewers praise the ride and cushioning and split on the upper and value.
Saucony
Paramount Max
Check priceReview Pulse · Mostly positive · 80/100
Reviewers praise the ride and cushioning, criticise the grip and split on the upper and stability.
The differences that matter
- Saucony Hurricane 26 is 10 g lighter.
- Saucony Paramount Max has 2 mm more foam under the heel.
- Saucony Hurricane 26 is the more supportive of the two.
- Saucony Hurricane 26 costs $30 less at list price.
What reviewers say
Ride
Saucony Hurricane 26
Praised
A light, bouncy max-stack ride that rolls smoothly through easy and long miles and can handle some uptempo work; one tester finds it too much shoe for faster paces.
Saucony Paramount Max
Praised
A very soft, springy ride makes easy and long runs its strong suit, but the tall shoe feels less nimble when pace changes.
Cushioning
Saucony Hurricane 26
Praised
Deep, soft IncrediLux foam with strong lab shock absorption and energy return, though the high stack reduces ground feel.
Saucony Paramount Max
Praised
Reviewers agree the deep, responsive foam offers substantial protection and rebound for long mileage.
Upper
Saucony Hurricane 26
Divisive
Breathable, secure mesh with a plush gusseted tongue for most, but the toe box tapers, the upper can feel warm, and the medial arch support is intrusive for one tester.
Saucony Paramount Max
Divisive
The padded mesh and broad fit feel comfortable to many, but reviewers also report low toe volume, heel movement, a minimally padded collar and heat retention.
Durability
Saucony Hurricane 26
Praised
XT-900 rubber and lab abrasion results are excellent, with the heel padding and upper holding up well.
Saucony Paramount Max
Divisive
Lab and retailer assessments are optimistic about outsole life, while one runner noticed early wear in exposed midsole foam.
Grip
Saucony Hurricane 26
Praised
Wet-road traction improved markedly in the lab, and testers report confident grip.
Saucony Paramount Max
Criticised
Grip is average on roads and can be unreliable on loose gravel, so it is best kept to smooth surfaces.
Stability
Saucony Hurricane 26
Praised
CenterPath geometry, a PWRRUN frame and a very broad base give moderate, well-integrated medial guidance.
Saucony Paramount Max
Divisive
A very broad base and sidewalls help some runners feel stable, but the soft, bouncy platform feels unpredictable to others.
Value
Saucony Hurricane 26
Divisive
Most reviewers think the $170 price is fair for a durable, premium stability trainer, while one tester would not make it a go-to daily shoe at that price.
Saucony Paramount Max
Divisive
The $200 price is steep, though reviewers see a case for it in the unusual foam, protection and orthotic accommodation.
Which one to choose
Choose Saucony Hurricane 26 if…
- you want the lighter shoe
- you prefer to feel closer to the ground
- you want more support
- price matters
Reviewers recommend it for
- Mild-to-moderate overpronation
- Long runs and recovery miles
- Heavier runners wanting max cushion
Choose Saucony Paramount Max if…
- you want more foam under you
Reviewers recommend it for
- Easy and recovery runs
- Long runs and high-mileage weeks
- Runners seeking very soft, bouncy cushioning
Specifications
- Category
- Max-cushion trainer
- Max-cushion trainer
- Price
- $170$30 less
- $200
- Weight
- 262 g10 g lighter
- 272 g
- Drop
- 6 mm
- 6 mm
- Stack
- 41 / 35 mm
- 43 / 37 mm2 mm more stack
- Plate
- Not reported
- Not reported
- Stability
- Stability
- Neutral
- Foam
- incrediLUX
- incrediRUN
Role suitability
DAILY
RECOVERY
LONG RUN
TEMPO
RACE