Saucony Men's Omni 12 Running Shoe

Ok so I weigh around 190 lbs and run 15-20 miles/week. I bought these based on Runners World Shoe guide for 2013.Zero break in period for me. Ran 5 miles out of the box and felt great. Lots of cushion, but not unstable. I am a under pronator so I have to have a dual density sole like this shoe. I came over from Asics Gel Kahanas size 10.5 and this was a bit larger than those. I know the Asics are a much cheaper shoe, but they worked great for me, just broke down faster than better shoes. I still rotate them in for shorter runs as they still work perfectly. These just have more cushion and the longer runs seem easier with them on.I run off road (next to the asphalt trails in my neighborhood) which includes gravel, packed dirt and some grass. These shoes give plenty of padding on gravel and feel much better when I do get back on asphalt. I am happy with these shoes and have 10+ miles on them now.

These are the best running shoes I've found so far. They were recommended to me by my physical therapist and by the sales person at the local running store. I'm currently on my third pair.I have a history of shin splints, plantar fasciitis, and patellar tendonitis as a result of flat feet and over pronation. I've run in new balance motion control shoes, and thats like running with bricks on your feet. I went the other direction and ran in newton motions for a while. I really liked those, but that led to a flare up in my plantar fascitis.The newtons really helped with the shin splints and the tendonitis. The design of the newtons really forced me to run with proper form and stop heel striking. But, like i said, they really led to the plantar fasciitis. I started seeing a physical therapist for the foot pain, and he suggested the sauconys. I was hesitant because I liked the newtons so much, and I remembered how clunky the new balances were. But these are great. They're light weight (not as much as the newtons, but a far cry from the new balances).I ran a half ironman triathlon last summer and didnt have shin splints, tendon pain, or heel pain during the training or the race -- ok i may have had some after the race :)

Bought on the Runners World 2013 'Best Of' rating.I'm a big guy with a slow, plodding, heavy pace and fairly flat feet. I jog 6 miles a day over varying terrain from flat asphalt groomed trail to a little over a mile of beside the railroad tracks nasty dirt and gravel.These Omni 12's are great. Very light, very cool. Sizing appears to be spot on. The 11s I got are a perfect fit.The shoe feels very 'fast' to me. I took maybe 15s off my (admittedly fairly slow) mile and have kept it off without having to push.There's just enough support for me to feel confident on solid as well as uneven terrain.The only concern I have is the softness of the sole material...I'm used to shoes lasting 5-600 miles, and the sole's are already starting to wear down a bit on my wear zones after less than 100 miles. So I'm not sure these will be able to hold up that long. Although for a comfortable, fast shoe I'm willing to pay for some longevity loss.=========Update============== 11/14/2013Unfortunately, I have to return and downgrade these shoes a bit.As I was concerned with the tread is totally gone at just under 400 miles. I also have a couple of minor chafe points that are starting to bother me. Ultimately they are still one of the better shoes I've tried since Asics quit making the line I had been using for years. I do like them well enough that after trying a couple of other RW editor's choice shoes and not liking them as much, I've ordered my second pair of the Omni 12's now. I just wish they had another 20-25% more miles in them.

These work well for my pronation, to each his own though so I would demo them locally before buying them online unless you have prime. I usually wear a size 8.5-9 and ordered 9.5 to have extra room for toes to spread as recommended by local shop for running and they feel great. This is my second pair, first pair I got from a running shop I think they were Omni 9 or a couple generations ago and the style is still a great fit.

I loved this shoe from the moment I put it on. Felt like Heaven. I am a pretty bad over pronator and I have a flat foot as well. These provide great arch support and keep my foot right where it needs to be. Shoe is light and has a very soft crash pad. I run on road, so these were ideal. Shoes also breath very well. Will definitely be buying more. Run 10-14 miles per week

I've usually worn Asics but have owned a few pair of Saucony's. This shoe does not dissapoint. The fit was great. I have flat feet and I'm an overpronator, but I feel not pain or discomfort when running. Normally, I would need an additional insole but not with these shoes. A solid buy for a good price.

Shoes are a personal thing. These are perfect for me, while many that are perfect for others are terrible for me.I have a high arch, hammer-toes, and tender metatarsal bones. I don't run, but I exercise vigorously in these and other Saucony shoes (elliptical, bike, stair climber, free weights, etc.) and my feet feel great. I do also use an orthodic insert, and it's nice that the insoles in these come out easily to make room for the orthodic. (I use the nice new insoles in my work boots, etc.)OTOH, they are "soft"-structured shoes, and on rugged side-hill terrain, I can "fall off" the soles. The soft structure is a benefit in most cases, but I need to be careful in the steep terrain of Colorado.I loved these so much that I bought two pairs. One is still in the box on the shelf, and I will watch for sales and buy more so I always have a new pair waiting for me.I love 'em, but to each his own.

Perfect saucony as always!

Bought to replace old pair of sauconys, good purchase

Excellent, thanks

yeh they were fine