Top Picks at a Glance
| Model | Support | Cushion | Weight | Drop | Wide? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saucony Guide 16 Women's Running Fossil, Ether S10810-15 | HOLLOW-TECH support system | soft and responsive | — | — | — |
| Saucony Guide 16 Women's Running Concrete, Mauve S10810-22 | lightweight stability | — | — | 8 mm | — |
| Saucony Guide 15 Women's Running Wide D Black, White S10685-05 | — | — | — | — | Yes |
| Saucony Guide 15 Women's Running Wide D Alloy, Quartz S10685-15 | stability | soft yet responsive | — | — | — |
| Saucony Guide 15 Women's Running Jacklope, Denim/Aqua S10684-90 | HOLLOW-TECH support | soft, lightweight | — | — | — |
| Saucony Guide 15 Women's Running Alloy, Quartz S10684-15 | — | PWRRUN cushioning | — | — | — |
| Saucony Guide 14 Women's Running Lilac, Storm S10654-35 | stability | — | 266 g | 8 mm | — |
| New Balance Women's 327 Lifestyle Running Shoe | — | — | — | — | — |
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FAQs
Do I need stability?
If you overpronate or feel better with arch support, start with stability or motion-control models.
Can I use my own insoles?
Yes—choose shoes with removable footbeds and enough depth for orthotics.