Saucony ProGrid Echelon 2

In the Saucony ProGrid Echelon 2, durable Frankenstein-style protection meets a soft, pillow-like touch. It is designed for bigger runners with heavy-hitting steps, as well as orthotic users looking for a shoe with good support and durability. It is the second installment of the Echelon, and sports a few improvements that its target runners will be happy about.

The Saucony ProGrid Echelon 2 features a very thick midsole and heel, giving it a good durable impact protection to accommodate the heavy steps of big runners and orthotic users. Its touch of softness can be attributed to the extremely soft heel and forefoot, designed to award these runners with a more comfortable ride. In addition, Saucony designed the shoe with a great amount of flexibility to agree with the normal running motion of the foot. To add onto what they did in the first Echelon, designers smoothened out the heel to make it flat, which is meant to give the ride a more supportive feel , as well as to accommodate orthotics. It’s a heavier shoe, weighing in at 12.7 oz. for men and 10.3 oz. for women.

Users and testers of the Saucony ProGrid Echelon 2 found this installment’s flatter heel to give it a softer, more supportive feel as designers intended. They were mostly enamored with the shoe’s softness, in the midst of its size and durability. The arch-lock design of the laces gives the shoe a great overall fit, as well as a nice touch of inside support which further elevated big runners’ comfort. The function was durability, but the feeling was soft, and many users and testers were charmed to that effect.

The Saucony ProGrid Echelon 2 is tagged with a retail price of $110.

Available for just $75 on some colors and sizes

In conclusion, big runners, heavy hitters, and orthotic users will be treated to a surprisingly soft and comfortable ride in the Saucony ProGrid Echelon 2. Recommended for ground-stompers in search of a soft cushioned running shoe.