Saucony Omni ST 23 vs Hurricane 26
Omni ST 23 or Hurricane 26? 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 plush, bouncy cushion with stability? Get the Hurricane 26.
Get the Omni ST 23 if
- You’re on your feet all day or walk a lot
- You’ll use it for tempo runs and workouts
- You like a flexible, natural-feeling forefoot
- You like a higher heel-to-toe drop (8mm vs 6mm)
Get the Hurricane 26 if
- 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 0.9 oz
- You prefer a lower drop (6mm vs 8mm)
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.
Hurricane 26: Bouncy max cushion with support. Plush and bouncy, with soft foam held in a supportive frame. Lighter than the Hurricane 25, with the same lively ride.
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 | Hurricane 26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $169.95 | $170 |
| Stack height (heel / forefoot) | 40 / 32mm* | 41 / 35mm |
| Drop | 8mm* | 6mm |
| Weight, men’s | 10.1 oz* | 9.2 oz |
| Weight, women’s | 8.9 oz* | 8.1 oz |
| Support | Stability | Stability |
| Plate | None | None |
| Widths | Standard, Wide | Standard, Wide |
| Built for | Easy days, Long runs, Walking & all-day wear, Tempo & workouts | Easy days, Long runs, Recovery runs |
| 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.
Hurricane 26. Normal width with a toebox that tapers a little, and a secure, well-padded heel. Wide available.
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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