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Saucony
StyleAthleisure / SportswearStreetwearY2K
Known forSneakersRunningFootwear
Saucony is an American running footwear and apparel brand founded in 1898 beside Saucony Creek in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, and headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts. It has been owned by Michigan-based Wolverine World Wide since 2012, alongside Merrell and Hush Puppies. The performance range is built on PWRRUN cushioning foams and includes the Endorphin, Triumph, Ride, Guide and Peregrine trail families plus plated racers. A separate Originals division reissues 1980s and 1990s runners such as the Jazz, Shadow 5000/6000, Grid Azura and ProGrid Omni, frequently in collaborations with sneaker retailers.
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How Saucony fits
| Category | Runs | Shape | Length | Size advice | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoodies & sweatshirts | true to size | regular to slightly trim, more sportswear than oversized streetwear | regular | Stick with your usual size and size up only if you plan to layer over a running top. | low |
| Trousers & pants | true to size | tapered running pant/tight silhouette | regular, often with an ankle zip or elasticated cuff | Take your usual waist size; the fit is athletic rather than roomy. | low |
| Jackets | slightly small | trim running-jacket cut with limited room for bulky layers | regular, sometimes with a dropped rear hem | Consider sizing up if you want to wear a thicker midlayer underneath. | low |
| T-shirts & graphic tees | true to size | athletic/regular running cut, not boxy | regular, occasionally slightly short in the body on performance tees | Order your normal size; go up one if you want a relaxed, non-clinging fit. | low |
Does Saucony run big or small?
Saucony fits true to size. Take your usual size in performance shoes and apparel, but consider a half size up in the Originals reissues (Jazz, Shadow) and if you have a wider foot. Most people report Saucony performance shoes fit true to size with a fairly standard width, while the 1980s-90s Originals reissues are widely described as running slightly small and narrow; the apparel line is a fairly typical athletic cut that lands close to true to size.
How does Saucony fit?
Most people report Saucony performance shoes fit true to size with a fairly standard width, while the 1980s-90s Originals reissues are widely described as running slightly small and narrow; the apparel line is a fairly typical athletic cut that lands close to true to size. Overall shape: athletic and performance-oriented — running apparel sits close to the body, footwear is generally medium-width with a slightly narrow midfoot on race-oriented models.
How do Saucony hoodies & sweatshirts fit?
Saucony hoodies & sweatshirts fits true to size. Stick with your usual size and size up only if you plan to layer over a running top. Shape: regular to slightly trim, more sportswear than oversized streetwear.
How do Saucony trousers & pants fit?
Saucony trousers & pants fits true to size. Take your usual waist size; the fit is athletic rather than roomy. Shape: tapered running pant/tight silhouette.
How do Saucony jackets fit?
Saucony jackets fits slightly small. Consider sizing up if you want to wear a thicker midlayer underneath. Shape: trim running-jacket cut with limited room for bulky layers.
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