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8.6 oz. (243 g) for a US M9,
7.4 oz. (211 g) for a US W8
27 mm in heel, 23 mm in forefoot (4 mm drop)
Light runs and gym work
PWRRUN PB midsole, PWRRUN+ sock liner, high collar for stability
$149
CHAD: If there’s one thing I’m all-in on in 2024, it’s versatility. I’m fully open to anything that brands can do to make their gear or shoes usable in many different ways. Some of my favorite shoes are the ones that can handle easy miles, recovery runs, speedwork, and long runs. But let’s not forget about one of the other important realms of the fitness world: hitting the gym or fitness classes. That’s where the Saucony Crossport comes in.
The Crossport is designed to be a do-it-all shoe, transitioning well from the run to the gym. Does your day call for a short treadmill run and then a lifting session? Do you run to your gym before you take HIIT or CrossFit classes? Then this shoe might be for you!
CHAD: Come on, PWRRUN PB in a gym shoe? Sounds crazy, right? Wrong. The lower stack of the cushy and bouncy midsole foam with the PWRRUN+ sock liner made for an enjoyable feeling underfoot during my lifting sessions. One of my biggest concerns with PWRRUN PB was that I would feel some instability during certain lifts. However, the shoe has a pretty wide base under the forefoot and the heel, so stability during lifting wasn’t a problem.
The shoe does run a bit snug and narrow, and the upper doesn’t have much stretch to it, but there’s a reason it’s included in my list of positives. I like my feet to feel secure and in place when I’m doing gym workouts, as any wobble from the feet while lifting heavy could be a one-way ticket to the injured reserve. I had no issues there. Plus, I felt the significant rubber coverage on the bottom provided just the right amount of tackiness for exercises like lunges, burpees, planks, etc.
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CHAD: To be completely honest, I didn’t log a bunch of miles in this shoe. The midfoot base is extremely narrow. That stability I felt while lifting and exercising in the shoe went out the window when I did a few light jogs in the Crossport. I don’t have significant stability needs, but in the middle of a marathon training block, I can’t afford to blow up my post-tib tendon. If you need stability, I’d make sure any runs are kept relatively short.
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CHAD: If you’re looking for a shoe that can transition easily from the roads to the gym, the Saucony Crossport is a solid option. It provides a nice and snug fit in the upper to keep your foot secure while providing a stable base for lifting. The PWRRUN PB provides a nice feel underfoot on the run, but be cognizant of the narrowness of the midfoot if you need stability.
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An attorney by day, Chad lives in Central Pennsylvania with his wife and three kids. Never much for running growing up, Chad began running as a way to improve his physical health. He went from his first 5k in 2015 to running the Paris Marathon in 2016. Given his larger physical build, Chad is the resident Clydesdale runner, providing shoe and gear insights for those with a bigger build and taller stature.
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