Facts
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Terrain
Road
Shoes best for road, track and light gravel. See the best road shoes.
Trail
Shoes best for trail, off road, mountains and other unstable surfaces. See the best trail shoes.
Good to know
As long as you stick to the road or path, and if you want just one running shoe, buy a road running shoe.
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Arch support
Neutral / cushion / high arch
Shoes for runners who do not need any additional arch support (Around 50% of runners). Best for people with normal, high or medium high arches. See the best neutral shoes.
Stability / overpronation / normal arch
Shoes for runners who need mild to moderate arch support (Around 45% of runners). Best for runners with a low arch. See the best stability shoes.
Motion control / severe overpronation / flat feet
Shoes for runners who needs a lot of arch support. Best for runners with flat feet. See the best motion control shoes.
Good to know
- Rule of thumb: If in doubt, buy neutral shoes to avoid injuries.
- More about arch support in this video.
- Find your arch type by following steps from this video. -
Use
Daily running
Cushioned shoes for your daily easy running. Great comfort. See best shoes for daily running.
Competition
Lightweight shoes good for races, interval training, tempo runs and fartlek. Here are the best competition running shoes.
Good to know
If you want just one pair of shoes, buy a shoe for daily running.
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Price$80
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WeightMen: 12.9ozWomen: 10.8oz
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Heel to toe dropMen: 12mmWomen: 12mm
The height difference from the heel to the forefoot, also known as heel drop, toe spring, heel to toe spring or simply drop.
There are many opinions about what a good heel drop is. We do not recommend any in particular. Lean more in this video.
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Heel heightMen: 30mmWomen: 30mm
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Forefoot heightMen: 18mmWomen: 18mm
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WidthMen: normalWomen: normal
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Release dateUnknown
Summary
We spent 8 hours reading reviews from experts and users. In summary, this is what runners think:
5 reasons to buy
- A suede upper with leather overlays improved the overall durability of the material while giving off a distinctly cool look, according to a large number of runners.
- Most reviewers appreciated the padded collar and tongue, which enhanced the comfort of the skin and generally offered a snug fit.
- The Ethylene vinyl acetate mid-sole is a reliable mid-sole material that gives responsive underfoot cushioning and springiness with each step.
- The Triangular Lugs on the outsole unit lets the Shadow 6000 take hold of dry and wet surfaces.
- This running shoe has an affordable price.
4 reasons not to buy
- There were runners who felt that the Shadow 600 needed a waterproofing mechanic to fully provide a seamless experience during all types of weather conditions.
- Some reviewers noted that it looked too bulky and that it felt too stiff.
- Its weight is heavy.
- Others felt that it was a bit tight in the forefoot area.
Bottom line
The Shadow 6000 from Saucony is a robust running shoe that offers a lot of service to runners who need stability, comfort and durable protection. It’s a daily shoe that athletes can use for mid-tempo trainings.
Rankings
Expert Reviews
Experts are runners, who post reviews at youtube, directly at RunRepeat or at their own websites. Each expert is categorized from level 1 to level 5 based on expertise. See stats on expert reviews and how we calculate scores here.
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79 / 100 based on 7 expert reviews
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The Shadow 6000 is probably my best and most comfortable Saucony's.
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This will get beat to death as it is very comfortable.
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Comfort, balance, stability and durability are great benefits you can get from these shoes.
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I really love the quality of these shoes.
Updates to Saucony Shadow 6000
- The Saucony Shadow 6000 is engineered to deliver a combination of stability, balance and cushioning for high-mileage runs. It comes with extra flexibility in the heel and improved cushioning in the forefoot.
- It also features the triangular lug in its outsole that delivers impressive grip on both dry and wet surfaces. This also gives added durability for long-lasting use.
Saucony Shadow 6000 size and fit
The Shadow 6000 is available standard running shoe length and width for both men’s and women’s versions. The shoe is designed for a wide variety of foot types. It delivers a snug and comfortable fit in the midfoot and heel area. The forefoot area is a bit wide for foot splay.
Outsole
The outsole unit of the Shadow 6000 uses the XT-600 rubber material that delivers added traction and durability on high wear areas. The high abrasion resistant properties protect the shoe from the damaging elements of the road. The triangular lugs in the outsole also delivers impressive grip on both wet and dry surface.
Midsole
The shoe uses the Ionic Cushioning System, a mixture of Polyurethane and EVA midsole, that delivers durable cushioning and underfoot protection. This cushioning system has great shock absorbent capacity and high energy-return for a responsive ride. It is highly reliable during the heel strike phase of each stride.
Upper
The upper built of the Saucony Shadow 6000 is made from durable and lightweight mesh that keeps the foot cool and dry. It is also designed to provide added support. For impressive step-in comfort, the shoe has a padded tongue and heel collar.
