The PWRRUN PB stands at the help of the series. It is considerably lighter than the PWRRUN+ (by 40%) and embodies an elite-level of energy return and durability. “PB” stands for Pebax, a material that’s used in the high-end race shoes like Nike Alphafly and Vaporfly. This foam is currently only employed by Saucony Endorphin Pro racer. SPEEDROLL Personal: B-/B ( I love the ride and value of the design at the price, but the plastic midfoot piece took away some of the value of what I personally could do in the shoe (no workouts, long runs))

Fit is also phenomenal with its semi-gusseted and padded tongue. We didn't feel the laces dig in, nor did we experience any blisters and hotspots during our day hikes and trail runs. With the solid fit, we were able to focus on navigating the trails seamlessly. The Axon 2 features Saucony's PWRRUN foam, a blend of EVA and TPU. Choosing EVA as the base instead of a full-TPU midsole like in PWRRUN+ results in a lighter and cheaper shoe, but potentially less effective under cold temperatures.Other measurements taken in the lab revealed that the upper width of the forefoot is 94.2 mm and the midsole width is 110.8 mm. This explains the shoe's wide base that gave us stable landings, no matter the distance. The Axon 2 uses PWRRUN foam throughout the shoe to create a cushioned midsole, underfoot, heel counter, and heel collar. However, while Saucony densely cushioned the entire Axon 2, many runners agree that the PWRRUN midsole feels like cushion overkill. The Peregrine 13’s outsole is a beast. It provides incredible traction—thanks to its almost full-coverage outsole complemented with 4.8 mm lugs that are patterned to shed mud. Snow, mud, dirt, and gravel—the Peregrine 13 breezed through. Pulling cues from the Triumph series, the Hurricane is a highly-cushioned premium stability shoe from Saucony. Recommended for moderate overpronation. Cadillac of easy run shoes,” it is a series of premium, highly-cushioned trainers, perfect for building up the mileage.

These results reveal that the Axon 2 performs better than the average shoe (26.7%/45.1%), which is expected since it's not an EVA-only shoe. Dude, where's my drop? DPT/Footwear Science: A- (Excellent well thought out shoe with moderate guidance in a stable neutral shoe. Stiffness may require slightly longer toe spring. ) In this case, they used a high level of PWRRUN foam, not PWRRUN+ (Triumph) or PWRRUN PB (Speed, Pro), which offers a lot of cushioning under foot. They put 35mm under the heel and 31mm under the toes, for a 4mm drop. The closest one to the cushion amount is the Revel, but even there, you aren’t getting nearly as much cushion, or aggressive responsiveness as the Axon will give you.

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THOMAS: I enjoyed my miles in the Saucony Axon 2. The well-thought-out design is matched with a lively feel underfoot. The Saucony Axon 2 may be the best budget trainer on the market. Other shoes I’d compare the Axon 2 to would be the ASICS Evoride, Brooks Revel, New Balance Prism, and the Atreyu Base Model. For me, the Speed Roll geometry sets the Axon apart. The Axon 2 positions itself as a middle-of-the-road shoe, aiming to please not only neutral runners but also those with mild pronation issues.