Saucony Omni ST 23 vs Guide 19
Omni ST 23 or Guide 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 stability that still feels soft and bouncy? Get the Omni ST 23.
Want soft cushioning with gentle guidance? Get the Guide 19.
Get the Omni ST 23 if
- You want more foam underfoot (5mm more at the heel)
- You’ll use it for tempo runs and workouts
- You like a higher heel-to-toe drop (8mm vs 6mm)
Get the Guide 19 if
- You prefer a lower drop (6mm vs 8mm)
- You need an extra-wide width
- You’d rather spend $20 less
On the run
Omni ST 23: Soft, bouncy stability. A soft and bouncy stability shoe. The full-length PWRRUN PB foam feels compliant and resilient, and it’s light for a support shoe.
Guide 19: Gentle support, soft landing. Soft and smooth with an early rocker. The support is subtle, coming from high sidewalls and a wide base rather than a hard post, so it feels like a neutral shoe that keeps you centered.
The Omni ST 23 hasn’t been lab tested by RunRepeat yet, so its feel ratings are estimated from the Omni 22 lab test (RunRepeat) and Doctors of Running’s review of the 23.
Specs side by side
| Omni ST 23 | Guide 19 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $169.95 | $150 |
| Stack height (heel / forefoot) | 40 / 32mm* | 35 / 29mm |
| Drop | 8mm* | 6mm |
| Weight, men’s | 10.1 oz* | 9.7 oz |
| Weight, women’s | 8.9 oz* | 8.9 oz |
| Support | Stability | Stability |
| Plate | None | None |
| Widths | Standard, Wide | Standard, Wide, Extra wide |
| Built for | Easy days, Long runs, Walking & all-day wear, Tempo & workouts | Easy days, Long runs, Walking & all-day wear |
| Expected life | 400–500 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
Omni ST 23. True to size, slightly wide through the length with a tapered forefoot. Wide available.
Guide 19. True to size with a medium-width toebox and soft, stretchy mesh that suits most feet. Wide and extra-wide in men’s and women’s.
Try them on
Come try on both at The Run House in Walpole, Needham or Falmouth. Gait analysis is always free.
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