Comments on: Saucony Grid Type A5 Running Shoe Review: A Phenomenal Racing Flat!

By: Steve Blostein

Steve Blostein — Fri, 15 May 2015 14:48:19 +0000

I wore a brand new pair of A5’s for one interval workout 6×3 min plus maybe 20 cool down. The outer sole rubber practically peeled off completely on each side – after 40 minutes of use! I have returned these to Saucony. Hopefully this is just a defective pair. Nevertheless, I will not get another pair.

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 14:07:24 +0000

In reply to Dan. Great shoe, still one of my favorites. Not quite enough shoe for a marathon for me, but given what you have run previous marathons in my guess is it will suit you quite well. Good luck!

By: Dan

Dan — Sat, 20 Sep 2014 19:08:31 +0000

What’s up Pete, I’ve been checking in on this blog for years, and just today I ordered two pairs of the A5s at deep discount. I’m trying to decide on a shoe for a March marathon. My previous three marathons were run in two pairs of the Adidas Rockets (rip) and a pair of New Balance 730s. I haven’t done a marathon in the past two years since my daughter was born and have been running in multiple pairs Asics Piranhas (both 3 and 4). I have one pair of Piranhas 3 left in the box, but that won’t last me until March. I’m intrigued by these A5s and look forward to hitting the pavement with them.

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Mon, 12 May 2014 21:19:23 +0000

In reply to Henry Hart. Unfortunately durability is one aspect of a shoe that I can't comment much on. Since I review so many different shoes I rarely wear any of mine down. You might try asking in the forum.

By: Henry Hart

Henry Hart — Sun, 04 May 2014 14:28:23 +0000

Hi Pete,

I have a pair of Mizuno Wave Universe 5s and they are brilliant!!
However this is not the main point…. I also have Adios 2 and New Balance 580 v2 and I use them for everything but speed work and races. They seem to get run down really quickly. Can you recommend a shoe that is durable on the forefoot and inside the ball of the foot on the upper? Thanks,

Henry Hart

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Wed, 12 Mar 2014 19:47:08 +0000

In reply to Errez. Did you go half size up in the A5? Wonder if that would make a difference.

By: Errez

Errez — Tue, 11 Mar 2014 20:30:41 +0000

In reply to Pete Larson. I don't know if anybody will read this, but still. I am a bit disappointed in the A5s. After not yet 300 km (less than 200 miles) they are starting to tear apart right besides both my tiny toes. I do not have this problem with any other shoe. Also the A5 makes my already sour ball of left foot feel worse. So while I liked the shoe the first months, it is now not in my top op favorite shoes. That top is reserved for Kinvara 3, Virrata and Adios Boost.

By: Peter Larson

Peter Larson — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 01:16:55 +0000

In reply to Amanda. Awesome, congrats on the PR!

By: Amanda

Amanda — Thu, 12 Dec 2013 04:15:50 +0000

In my panic over my blown-out NB 730 less than a week before my half marathon this past Sunday, I ended up ordering an entirely new pair of shoes. Unable to find the Hagio, I went with the A5 after reading your review. I know that’s a terrible thing to do right before a race, but my shoes that were already broken in were nothing like the 730 I had been training in for the past month and I didn’t want to wear a heavier higher drop shoe. As you wrote, the A5 had a similar firm feel, drop was within 1mm and the weight was 1 ounce lighter. Your sizing tip and Shoefitr on RW steered me correctly to 1/2 size larger than my normal size. I ran my way to a huge PR in the A5 and I can’t wait to put more miles on them. Just wanted to say thanks!

By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Shawn T..

I prefer a slight heel on a racing/speed/distance shoe

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By: Pete Larson

Pete Larson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

In reply to Billy Bridle.

Have you tried the Kinvara or Brooks Flow/Cadence? May be a tad more space than the A5 in those. The new New Balance MR10v2 is 4mm drop and pretty minimal, but has a lot of space around the arch, might be worth a look as well.
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By: Brian Richardson

Brian Richardson — Tue, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

I am looking to add a pair of shoes to my rotation, which currently includes Asics Piranha (all time favorite), Saucony Hattori, Skechers GoRun, Nike Mayfly, and occasionally Saucony Kinvara. Would you recommend Skechers Bionic or Saucony Grid Type A5?