New Balance Ellipse vs Saucony Ride 19

Ellipse or Ride 19? Here’s how they compare on feel, fit, brand specs and price, from the fitting team at The Run House.

The short answer

Want a soft, comfortable daily trainer that looks great? Get the Ellipse.

Want bouncy, versatile miles at a fair price? Get the Ride 19.

Get the Ellipse if

You want the softer, more cushioned ride
You like a less rigid forefoot
You need an extra-wide width

Get the Ride 19 if

You like a firmer, more stable feel
You want a dedicated recovery-day shoe
You like a stiffer, rocker-style forefoot that rolls you forward
You want the lighter shoe, by about 0.7 oz

On the run

Ellipse: Soft, stylish everyday miles. Deliciously soft and comfortable, with good energy return and a smooth heel rocker. Stability is limited.

Ride 19: The bouncy, versatile value pick. Balanced cushioning with more bounce than you’d expect at this price, and a smoother rocker than before. It firms up enough when you push to handle the odd faster run.

Specs side by side

	Ellipse	Ride 19
Price	$144.99	$145
Stack height (heel / forefoot)	37 / 29mm*	36 / 28mm
Drop	8mm	8mm
Weight, men’s	9.6 oz	8.9 oz
Weight, women’s	7.7 oz	7.7 oz
Support	Neutral	Neutral
Plate	None	None
Widths	Narrow, Standard, Wide, Extra wide	Standard, Wide
Built for	Easy days, Long runs, Walking & all-day wear	Easy days, Long runs, Recovery runs, Walking & all-day wear
Expected life	300–400 miles	350–450 miles

Stack, drop and weight come from each brand’s own website. Numbers marked * aren’t published by the brand and come from other published specs. Weights are for the size each brand quotes. Expected life is our estimate.

Fit

Ellipse. True to size with a well-balanced fit and a premium upper. Narrow through extra-wide.

Ride 19. True to size with a roomy toebox and good heel hold. Some find the midfoot a little low, so if you’re between sizes, try both.

Try them on

Come try on both at The Run House in Walpole, Needham or Falmouth. Gait analysis is always free.