Saucony Women's ProGrid Mirage 2 Running Shoe Reviews

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I was fitted for these at a reputable running shop that's fit me for several different pairs before. These are good quality shoes -however, they are NOT for somebody with high arches or who underpronates (foot turns outwards when I run). I've run maybe 25 miles total in these, and within a week I developed severe plantar fasciitis in my right foot, and then in my right foot. I have rolled my ankles 5-7 times in these, and not ever done that in the past. In fact, I sprained my right ankle while running in these.

I do not recommend these if you're an underpronator or need arch support.

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I was fitted in this shoe at a well-respected running store. I needed a shoe that could carry me through miles of road running (I usually run trails in minimalist shoes). During the first run, my right heel hurt. During the 2nd run, the right heel hurt, then the left one, too. A few hours later, I could barely walk, my feet hurt so badly. It was as if plantar fasciitis had returned to my right heel. I hope to return these and continue to seek out a shoe with good running support. The shoe that I sing praises about? The Saucony Kinvara 2. It has never hurt me or failed me on long miles of trail running (it's not so great on road runs that exceed 9 miles).

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I absolutely love this shoe!! I've been in the military for 12 years and was in desperate need of new running shoes because my previous shoes soles were completely worn down and rocks were breaking through... My first replacement shoe was the Brooks Ghost5 because they got vote best shoe in runner's world. When I ran in them I would keep hitting the other foot, I've never had this happen before, thinking it could possibly because they are so bulky... The shoes also felt a lot heavier then my previous shoe, so I went to a running store near me and they actually had a scale so I could weigh my previous shoe and the shoes they had on hand. My previous shoe weighed about 8 ounces per shoe and the Brooks weighed about 12 ounces per shoe, so that made the Brooks 8 ounces more altogether. So I pretty much was wearing the weight of 3 of my previous shoe, which may be why I was running differently and hitting my other foot. Well they ended up recommending the Saucony Mirage II and I asked them to weigh them as well, they were approximately 8 ounces each, I was a little weary of them because I had never really heard of Saucony as a running shoe, and they are 4mm heal to toe (I really screwed up my Achilles tendon when I tried the 5 finger shoe Vibram's, which was my fault for running too much too soon). Well I've been running in these for 3 months now and I think they are best running shoe I have ever run in. I recommend them to everyone. I just got the Peregrine's for when I go on trails, I really hope they feel as well as the Mirage II's feel on the road!

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I have a normal arch, and I tend to land on the outsides of my feet (my shoes are all worn down on the outer edges). The Saucony Pro Grid Mirage was the first one I purchased to address this, at the advice of a long-time runner. I wore those for about 9 months and replaced them with this, the Mirage 2. While the shoe feels a little more shallow than the original Mirage (does not come up quite as far on the back of foot), I still find it to be a comfortable fit.

I do find that the Mirage runs about a half size big. I take a 9 or 9 1/2, but I ordered a 10. It's a good roomy toebox but the heel is just right. I think a 9.5 would have fit, but I'd recommend going a half size up if you are on your feet in these all day and experience any foot swelling, or if you wear cushioned socks, or if you just want a little more room in the toe box.

The support in this shoe is very good. The sides are well constructed and tough. The soles are thick and give a surprising amount of support to minimize shock, more than any shoe I've worn. I could even feel the difference through my knees.

Three things worth noting: (1) With the roomier toe box, I experienced some side-to-side slipping. I added a gel insert to the forward part of the shoe, one that had a nonslip top, and I now wear a cushioned sock. There's still adequate room for comfort and a no-pinch stride, and this has taken care of the slippage. (2) This shoe has breathable mesh on top. It's durable (no rips or tears in my first pair even with tough use), but if you plan to walk or run on a messy trail or wet road, you had better be comfortable with constantly damp feet. For me, occasional wet feet were worth it when I had cool feet from the ventilation in dry conditions. (3) The lugs on the soles are not quite as deep as they appear to be in the photos. It does not have the grip I expected. Even so, it's a better-than-average sole.

Tip: if the Mirage 3 (or any subsequent models) are too pricey, search for the 2 or the original, get a color nobody else is ordering, and save 70%. :)

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I am extremely happy with these running shoes. I am using them indoors on a treadmill until the weather warms up. I will, eventually, be using them outside. Currently they are exactly what I need. I had developed a calloused hot spot on the ball of my right foot, most likely from worn out shoes. However, these shoes are perfectly cushioned right in the exact spots I need to relieve that pressure. I feel my foot healing already. I currently put in around 16 miles running miles a week.