Saucony Ride 17 vs Under Armour Sonic 7
On paper, compared with the Saucony Ride 17, the Under Armour Sonic 7 is 23 g lighter, 9.1 mm less heel stack, ₹2,500 cheaper.
 SauconyRide 17 |  Under ArmourSonic 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall | 8.33 | 7.67 |
| Ride | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Design & Comfort | 9.0 | 7.5 |
| Value | 8.0 | 7.5 |
| Price | ||
| Price | ₹6,000 | ₹3,495 |
| Specs | ||
| Category | Daily trainer | Daily trainer |
| Weight | 281 g | 258 g |
| Heel stack | 35.1 mm | 26 mm |
| Forefoot stack | 26.6 mm | 18 mm |
| Drop | 8.5 mm | 8 mm |
| Foam | PWRRUN+ | – |
| Plate | – | – |
| Fit | ||
| Support | – | neutral |
| Fit | wide | – |
| Sizing | true to size | – |
| Recommended runner weight | Up to about 90 kg | – |
| Best for | ||
| Best for | Easy runsLong runsBeginners | Easy runsTempo |
| Pros | Textbook daily trainer qualities · Moderate heel lock and comfortable padding · Snug midfoot with a wide, stable platform · True to size with good toe room · Amazing breathability · Balanced PWRRUN+ foam with energy return from 4:30 to 10:00/km · Outsole like new after 200 km, at least 800 km expected · Great value at ₹6,000–7,000 | – |
| Cons | Not a speed shoe below 4:30/km · Spacious toe box may not suit narrow feet · Poor availability in India · Hard to verify authenticity online · Wet traction only slightly above average | – |
| Avoid if | Avoid it if you want a speed shoe for running under 4:30/km or a sub-3:30 marathon. | – |
My verdicts
Saucony
Ride 17
The Ride 17 is a textbook daily trainer: comfortable, stable and durable, with a balanced foam that works from 4:30 to 10:00/km. If you can find it for ₹6,000–7,000, it is value for money and worth buying.
Avoid if: Avoid it if you want a speed shoe for running under 4:30/km or a sub-3:30 marathon.
Read reviewUnder Armour
Sonic 7
The UA HOVR midsole is springy, light and soft — an all-rounder under ₹4k.
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