Saucony Cohesion 19 vs Brooks Revel 9

Cohesion 19 or Revel 9? 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 simple, affordable everyday shoe? Get the Cohesion 19.

Want a comfortable, durable shoe at a great price? Get the Revel 9.

Get the Cohesion 19 if

You want the lighter shoe, by about 0.6 oz
You like a higher heel-to-toe drop (10mm vs 8mm)
You’d rather spend $20 less

Get the Revel 9 if

You want more bounce and energy back
You prefer a lower drop (8mm vs 10mm)

On the run

Cohesion 19: The affordable everyday trainer. Stable and simple, with a firm forefoot and a flat ride that has little spring. Fine for walking and easy runs.

Revel 9: The budget-friendly beginner pick. Smooth, simple and comfortable for easy runs and walks, and more stable than earlier Revels thanks to a wider base. Nothing flashy, and a touch stiff.

The Cohesion 19 hasn’t been lab tested by RunRepeat yet, so its feel ratings are estimated from RTINGS’s lab test (no RunRepeat lab test yet).

Specs side by side

	Cohesion 19	Revel 9
Price	$80	$100
Stack height (heel / forefoot)	34 / 24mm*	32 / 24mm*
Drop	10mm*	8mm
Weight, men’s	8.95 oz*	9.5 oz
Weight, women’s	Not listed by Saucony	8.6 oz
Support	Neutral	Neutral
Plate	None	None
Widths	Standard, Wide	Standard, Wide
Built for	Easy days, Walking & all-day wear	Easy days, Walking & all-day wear
Expected life	350–450 miles	450–550 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

Cohesion 19. True to size. Wide available.

Revel 9. A comfortable upper, but toe room is limited. Wide available.

Try them on

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