Saucony Hurricane 25 Review: Rock Me Like a Typhoon

Introduction to the Saucony Hurricane 25

CHAD: Very few people or things can take a several-year hiatus and come back just as good as they were before they left. Michael Jordan stepped away from the game of basketball between 1993 and 1995 after his first three-peat, returning to the NBA to then pull off another three-peat. In his first season back, Jordan was the All-Star Game MVP, the regular season MVP, and the NBA Finals MVP; talk about not missing a beat.

Now, Michael Jordan is the best basketball player who has ever lived; is the Saucony Hurricane the best running shoe ever made? No. However, like Jordan, the Hurricane line saw the 23rd version released in 2020, and then it vanished into the abyss, sort of like Michael’s short-lived MLB career with the White Sox. Saucony revived the Hurricane in 2024, releasing the 24th version, which proved to be a solid offering in the stability shoe category last year. It appears the brand listened to the clamor from those who were sad to see the premium stability trainer leave the market, as the Hurricane appears to be back in full force with the release of the Hurricane 25.

Not too much has changed from last year’s model. Stack height and drop remain the same at 38 mm / 32 mm (6 mm drop). The use of dual-density foams (PWRRUN PB underfoot, PWRRUN cradle for support) and Saucony’s Center Path technology assist in stability-focused transitions. The shoe did shed over half an ounce (10.4 oz. or 295 g for a US M9), so at least they’ve got that going for them, which is nice.

RENALDO: After just my second year reviewing the Hurricane line, I don’t have the history with the shoe that others have had, but I was still pretty impressed with what Saucony brought to the stability market last year with its Hurricane 24.

This time around, the Hurricane 25 addresses many of the issues of its previous iteration while also feeling like a genuine upgrade, thanks to some smarter decisions with the runner in mind. This shoe is marketed as a daily “mover,” and I definitely reached for these first when I knew I had a lot of legwork for the day.

Let’s jump into why…

What we like about the Saucony Hurricane 25

CHAD: Saucony took everything they got right in the Hurricane 24 and made it better in the 25. It may not be the case, but it feels like the ratio of PWRRUN PB to PWRRUN is greater this year, which gives the shoe more pop. The feeling of having more responsive superfoam makes it feel like the shoe is doing more of the work in this version, which obviously makes the run feel easier on the legs. There were times during my “easy” runs in these shoes, during the final stages of my Chicago Marathon build, that I had to consciously slow the pace down, because it felt like the shoe just wanted to cruise along at a faster pace than I was aiming for.

The best feature of the Hurricane 25 is that it feels so inherently stable, but not obtrusively so. The use of the Center Path Technology (higher sidewalls, a rocker geometry, a wide base, and sole flare) keeps the ankle and foot in line throughout the whole gait cycle, without causing any unnecessary discomfort. I slightly overpronate on my right foot but not my left, so in neutral shoes, I’m often left with some road rash on the medial side of my midsoles. I had absolutely no road rash on the Hurricane 25; my right foot and ankle felt stable the whole time, and it had no negative impacts on my left foot, which doesn’t require the additional stability help.

RENALDO: First off, that signature Saucony fit is there — nice and cushioned where you’d want it, with a great platform for your foot to feel stable and secure. The combination of PWRRUN and PWRRUN PB foams helps with that, giving the shoe a satisfying squish and pop when you’re in your zone.

But the real star of the show is the Center Path Technology. I just so happen to be writing this after Chad had already turned his in, so I’m gonna let his words speak for themselves. For me, though, this really gave the Hurricane an incredible feel on the road, especially after doing a half that I may or may not have adequately trained for with the run club the following Monday.

What we don’t like about the Saucony Hurricane 25

CHAD: From a fit standpoint, I find that Saucony is really starting to lose it in the toebox. I’m finding more and more that they are either narrowing the toebox or making it taper more aggressively, which can cause some overcrowding in the outer toes. The fit throughout the rest of the shoe is fine, but the toebox taper could be a problem for people with a wider forefoot.

Additionally, this may be a matter of personal preference, but the aesthetics of this shoe are middling at best. I really enjoyed the look of the Hurricane 24, and perhaps it’s because I received the boring-ass-grey colorway (Saucony calls it Cinder / Shadow), but the Hurricane 25 looks fell completely flat.

RENALDO: The Hurricane 25 really is the “common sense” upgrade for the Hurricane 24, a bouncier return to compensate for a heavier show last year. It feels like a great case of less plodding, more bounding — I really do like this shoe.

That said, it’s pretty boring stylistically. Leaning more into the “dad” side of running shoes, the Hurricane 25 won’t be turn heads on your easy runs. However, while out one evening on my way to a friendly game of Commander with some friends (IYKYK), a nice lady complimented my footwear with an unprompted “I love your shoes.” The colorway I have is highlighter yellow. Do with that what you will.

Final thoughts on the Saucony Hurricane 25

CHAD: Wanna know how much I like the Hurricane 25? When I got home from a disappointing performance in the Chicago Marathon and took a week off running, the first run back, I reached for the Hurricane 25, even though I had already run all of my testing miles in it before the race. I figured it would be the perfect shoe to test out my legs and see how they were feeling while still having an enjoyable run, and I was right. Also, the looks are suspect (okay, fine, I guess grey goes with everything), but I plan to keep the Hurricane 25 in the rotation.

RENALDO: A real improvement to the already pretty good Hurricane 24, the 25 is an easy pick if you’re looking for a trustworthy ride that does exactly what it says on the box. Another easy win for Saucony in my book.

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