By Kieran Alger
The Saucony Hurricane is a max-cushioned daily trainer that combines the comfort of a big, soft stack with stability elements like a wide platform to offer subtle guidance for those who need it. The latest version is lighter and features an updated midsole set up that aims to stay true to the Hurricane’s trademark ride of plush, soft security but also add a bit of energy and bounce.
So does it succeed? I’ve done the test miles and here’s the verdict in my Saucony Hurricane 25 review.
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Stack Height, Drop, Weight and Price
When it comes to stack height, the Saucony Hurricane 25 packs 38mm in the heel and 32mm in the forefoot for a 6mm drop.
The Hurricane 25 weighs 10.5oz or 297g in my US men’s size 9.5 test shoe. That’s heavier than the Saucony Guide 18 and the HOKA Arahi 8 and not far off the heft of the marginally heavier ASICS Gel Kayano 32.
On price, it’ll set you back $170. That’s up there among the more expensive stability-focussed daily trainers.
Stats
Saucony | Hurricane 25 |
|---|---|
Best for | Daily miles |
Support | Stability |
Cushion | Max cushioning |
Stack Height | 38mm heel |
Drop | 6mm |
Weight | 10.5oz / 297g |
Suggested Retail Price | $170 |
Fit | True to size |
Rating | 8 / 10 |
Design
The Saucony Hurricane 25 builds on what’s gone before with some smaller modifications to the midsole, uppers and outsole.
The midsole deploys a layer of PWRRUN PB (the lively foam you get in the Endorphin Speed 5) directly underfoot to provide the softness and response with a PWRRUN carrier for added protection and stability. It’s got a nice wide base and also uses Saucony's CentrePath technology to offer some natural guidance. That includes high midsole sidewalls and asymmetrical geometry for subtle medial support.
Up top there’s an engineered mesh upper that’s quite thick and dense, along with big padded heel collars and well-cushioned, gusseted tongues.
Flip them over, and the outsole uses XT‑900 carbon rubber to cover all the high-impact zones with less exposed foam than we saw on the Hurricane 24 to provide better grip and boosted durability.
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Fit
In testing I ran in a US 9.5 which is my regular size in Saucony. I found the fit ok with just about enough room lengthwise in the toe box and a decent amount of clearance or flex across the top of the toes. Though I do find everything a bit heavy. It’s a close, thick-uppered, hugging kind of fit.
Despite that I also had some movement underfoot and sliding around a little in the heels and on the platform. Nothing terrible but I wasn’t 100% secure.
However, going half a size down would be too cramped elsewhere in the forefoot. So I’d still recommend sticking true to your Saucony size.
Performance
In testing I’ve run 20 miles in the Saucony Hurricane 25. Mostly easy, some a bit faster, all of it on the road.
The immediate step-in feel of this shoe is quite bulky, enclosed, a bit hefty. You might call it plush and cocooning, I personally find it a bit overbuilt and if you prefer more minimal shoes, this probably won’t be for you.
When it comes to the ride, it’s got HOKA Clifton/Bondi vibes and screams slow and easy from the first step. The big, high stack is super soft, pretty sinky maybe even on the sludgy side. That might suit some runners for the slow recovery runs but at times you can feel like you’re fighting the softness. Even though there’s a bit of bounce here too.
It will serve runners who enjoy big softness with a sprinkle of bounce. However, fans of ground feel won’t find much to like here. It’s certainly offering up less immediacy than the ASICS Gel Kayano 32 which has a firmer ride.
My Verdict
The Saucony Hurricane 25 has some positives for a max-cushioned shoe that’s designed for the easy miles. At least for runners who prefer a soft, plush shoe and some more subtle stability.
For those slower miles and recovery runs, it’s significantly softer and more responsive than the Hurricane 24. You get smooth guidance that naturally supports your gait without exerting too much control or interference and there’s a bit of spring without sacrificing too much stability. Though some runners might also find it softer than they need or want.
I personally find the overall package a bit heavy, hugging and hot, a bit too much shoe on the foot. If you like shoes that are a bit more nimble and a little less coddled, these might not be for you.
But for those who want to be well looked after underfoot with some subtle stability and a bit of energy, the Saucony Hurricane 25 could be a good option.
From Saucony’s stable, I’d personally reach for the Ride 18 to cover the kinds of runs the Hurricane might cater for. Outside of that stable, the Nike Vomero 18 has a lot to offer, just with more versatility into the mix. The new HOKA Arahi 8 is also great for a much lighter way to get that subtle stability in a cushioned daily.
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