Saucony Paramount Max vs Saucony Ride 19
We haven't tested Saucony Paramount Max or Saucony Ride 19 yet, so their role suitability is estimated from published specs.
These do different jobs: Saucony Paramount Max is a max-cushion trainer, Saucony Ride 19 a daily trainer. The question is which fits your rotation, not which is better.
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.
Saucony
Ride 19
Check priceReview Pulse · Mostly positive · 88/100
Reviewers praise the ride and cushioning.
The differences that matter
- Saucony Ride 19 is 17 g lighter.
- Saucony Paramount Max has 7 mm more foam under the heel.
- Saucony Ride 19 has the higher drop (8 mm vs 6 mm).
- Saucony Ride 19 costs $55 less at list price.
What reviewers say
Ride
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.
Saucony Ride 19
Praised
A smooth, rockered daily ride that feels stable and easy at steady paces, though it has lost some of the lighter, livelier feel of earlier versions.
Cushioning
Saucony Paramount Max
Praised
Reviewers agree the deep, responsive foam offers substantial protection and rebound for long mileage.
Saucony Ride 19
Praised
A balanced PWRRUN+ stack protects daily and long miles well without feeling mushy or excessively tall.
Upper
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.
Saucony Ride 19
Praised
A soft, breathable mesh upper with a secure heel and comfortable tongue, though the forefoot volume is a little low.
Durability
Saucony Paramount Max
Divisive
Lab and retailer assessments are optimistic about outsole life, while one runner noticed early wear in exposed midsole foam.
Saucony Ride 19
Praised
The outsole rubber and PWRRUN+ foam hold up well, with only mild wear after dozens of miles.
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.
Saucony Ride 19
Praised
The XT-900 outsole grips wet and dry roads reliably and handles light paths without drama.
Stability
Saucony Paramount Max
Divisive
A very broad base and sidewalls help some runners feel stable, but the soft, bouncy platform feels unpredictable to others.
Saucony Ride 19
Praised
A wide platform and broad heel make the neutral ride unusually planted for a daily trainer.
Value
Saucony Paramount Max
Divisive
The $200 price is steep, though reviewers see a case for it in the unusual foam, protection and orthotic accommodation.
Saucony Ride 19
Praised
At $145 it is a strong value among daily trainers, with premium comfort and durable materials.
Which one to choose
Choose Saucony Paramount Max if…
- you want more foam under you
- you like a lower drop
Reviewers recommend it for
- Easy and recovery runs
- Long runs and high-mileage weeks
- Runners seeking very soft, bouncy cushioning
Choose Saucony Ride 19 if…
- you want the lighter shoe
- you prefer to feel closer to the ground
- you like a higher drop
- price matters
Reviewers recommend it for
- Daily training
- Easy and long runs
- Walking and standing
Specifications
- Category
- Max-cushion trainer
- Daily trainer
- Price
- $200
- $145$55 less
- Weight
- 272 g
- 255 g17 g lighter
- Drop
- 6 mm2 mm lower drop
- 8 mm
- Stack
- 43 / 37 mm7 mm more stack
- 36 / 28 mm
- Plate
- Not reported
- Not reported
- Stability
- Neutral
- Neutral
- Foam
- incrediRUN
- PWRRUN+
Role suitability
DAILY
RECOVERY
LONG RUN
TEMPO
RACE