Saucony Hurricane 24 Review: Max Cushion Stability

For runners who love cushion, the Saucony Hurricane 24 is going to be a pleasant ride. Unlike many stability shoes, it doesn’t feel too stiff or firm. Having not run in this for about 10 years, I was thrilled to test it on the treadmill and roads!
I admit that stability running shoes aren’t usually something I enjoy and lucky for you in the future I’ll have even more testers to provide you feedback on different styles.

However, I didn’t particularly notice these being a stability shoe for runs under 6 miles. Once I got in to 7 miles, I noticed some tenderness in my Achilles which I think is because my foot might not have been moving the same as in my normal neutral shoes.

Not everyone needs or wants a max cushioned running shoe, but I can’t lie…they feel so darn good underfoot it’s hard not to fall in love.

As always, you’ll get my honest feedback from using the shoe over multiple runs. And of course, there is no one perfect running shoe for everyone! So the goal here is to give you enough information to find out if this is what you’ve been looking for before you spend that moolah.

My first impression was HOLY STACK HEIGHT. They aren’t messing around with max cushion in this stability shoe and yet you don’t sink in to the shoe once you start running.

In fact, you’re getting dual foam with the bottom layer being their standard PWRRUN foam, to their super trainer PWRRUNPB™ foam. You might remember me talking about it in the Saucony Endorphin Pro 4 Review, yup a carbon plate shoe. Don’t get too excited, this shoe does NOT feel bouncy like the Pro, but still remains a max cushioned option.

I believe heavier runners and folks on their feet all day long (or marathon walkers) looking for some extra stability will like this shoe.

What else is new? Almost everything, they’ve taken a deep look at this shoe and made some big changes.Beyond the stack height is actually a very wide base. This is something I’ve applauded Hoka for many times because it creates stability without needing to over-correct the foot strike. In this case, they even gave it a fancy name of “protective geometry” which uses some new CenterPath technology.

The wider base provides more ground contact and the higher sidewalls help to lock the foot in place. Meanwhile the slight rocker is going to help with that good roll through from heel to toe.

Most certainly this isn’t a speed shoe, though it’s not really much heavier than many max cushioned shoes I think the wider base and stack height can make it feel a bit clunky.

Specifications

Let’s dive in with some of the top line info that we all need to know about a shoe!

This shoe is ideal for runners and walkers needing stability (pronation control), on easy runs, long walks, or as a good option for standing all day.

The stack height remained the same on this one, so it was mostly about swapping the type of foam being utilized and then making some changes to the upper and the heel.

Features

Key features of the Saucony Hurricane that set it apart:

• Dual cushion to provide both stability and energy return
• Wider fit than other Saucony shoes
• More secure fit due to the higher sidewalls and good heel lock
• Plenty of grip on the outsole to ensure you feel secure on wet roads, hills, etc

Saucony Hurricane 24 Fit

I would consider this a very normal fit, not narrow like Nike and not wide. There might be a tad more room in the toe box, but by no means is this a wide toe box running shoe.

I wore my normal size, but I will say if you have a wide foot go for the wide simply due to the thick padded tongue and heel collar taking up space in the shoe. Both are comfortable, but sizeable and do nothing to help the shoe feel light or breathable.

The shoe is breathable as you’d expect and felt really great to run in with the padding. They also have a lacing system that should help you really get the best fit to keep your foot in place.

Saucony Hurricane Vs Saucony Guide

As always I love to try and give you a comparison to another shoe to help you see what’s different.

These are both shoes we’ve tested and here’s a few of the differences in these two stability shoes.

• Guide is slightly lighter and more moderate cushion
• Guide has a lower stack height
• Both use the same Center Path Technology for stability
• Hurricane changed the foam for more energy return (though this is in no way a speed shoe)

Saucony Triumph vs Saucony Hurricane

The biggest difference is going to be that the Triumph is a neutral running shoe, but beyond that they do feel a bit different when running as well.

Of the two, I greatly prefer the feel of the Triumph and I do tend to recommend neutral running shoes for most runners.

• Triumph is 10mm drop which is higher
• Triumph may now provide a little more stability than other neutral shoes, but not as much as the Hurricane
• Hurricane has a wider base and probably a bit more cushion
• Read my full Saucony Triumph 22 review >>

Cons of the Saucony Hurricane 24

Let’s talk about who isn’t going to love this shoe:

• If you’re looking for a plush ride
• If you’re looking for a speed shoe
• Wanting to run trails, it just doesn’t have the lugs for going off road, though the outsole has plenty of grip on roads

I’m not sure this is a shoe that I’ll run in again after finishing this review, but I certain see the value in it for some of you.

I may not love every single shoe that I test, but I’ve found that just sharing the details helps you find a shoe that YOU LOVE.

And that’s all that actually matters.

Checkout my complete breakdown of the best Saucony running shoes >>

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