{"id":45862,"date":"2024-04-03T04:44:59","date_gmt":"2024-04-03T08:44:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.runningshoesguru.com\/?post_type=reviews_road&p=45862"},"modified":"2024-04-04T05:18:40","modified_gmt":"2024-04-04T09:18:40","slug":"saucony-omni-22-review","status":"publish","type":"reviews_road","link":"https:\/\/www.runningshoesguru.com\/reviews\/road\/saucony-omni-22-review\/","title":"Saucony Omni 22 Review","author":54,"featured_media":45874,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"brands":[129],"shoes_type":[781,521],"shoes_family":[],"_stcr@_rolfkleinfeld@hotmail.com":null,"review_3_website_name":null,"test_trail":null,"_test_trail":null,"usd":null,"_usd":null,"aud":null,"_aud":null,"cad":null,"_cad":null,"gbp":null,"_gbp":null,"eur":null,"_eur":null,"shoe_brand":null,"_shoe_brand":null,"shoe_name":null,"pros":"4","cons":"2","verdict":"The Saucony Omni 22 is a moderate stability shoe built for durability with comfort and a smoother transition with lighter weight. A supportive heel stands out in this shoe and limits inefficient torsional movement as the foot begins to roll forward. ","weight":null,"heel":null,"toe":null,"heeldrop":null,"reccomended_for":null,"rrp":null,"review":null,"keywords":"Saucony Omni 22, Saucony running shoes review, best Saucony running shoes, Stability running shoes,","description":"The Saucony Omni 22 is a moderate stability shoe built for durability with comfort and a smoother transition with lighter weight. A supportive heel stands out in this shoe and limits inefficient torsional movement as the foot begins to roll forward. 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A new PWRRUN sockliner increases comfort, and an updated HOLLOW-TECH GUIDANCE SYSTEM takes weight out of the heel while still providing needed push-back to early pronation. \r\n\r\nThe 22 is a full ounce lighter in a men's 9 (10.1 oz) and weights 8.9 oz for a women's 8. \r\n\r\nOffset is 8 mm. from heel down to toe, up 1 mm. of midsole with a 35 mm. heel to 27 mm. forefoot, and list price remains at $140 USD.\r\n\r\nOmni feels nicely stable upon foot-plant and supports the heel well, which is my favorite part of this shoe<\/strong>. The transition is smooth and toe-off is \"meh\" - it's OK but not as propelling as you'll find with HOKA's rocker-base and adidas's energy rods.\r\n\r\nOmni competes with the Brooks Adrenaline<\/a> and ASICS GT-2000<\/a> as a mid-level stability running shoe. \r\n\r\nBoth GT-2000 and the newest models from Brooks accommodate a slightly wider forefoot-to-heel ratio better than does Saucony, as does the Lululemon Blissfeel<\/a>, a shoe designed particularly with this common feature of a woman's foot in mind.\r\n\r\nThe solid base in Omni reminds me of the much less expensive Nike Downshifter 12<\/a>, the key difference being flexibility. <\/strong>\r\n\r\nOmni rolls forward with a smoother ride, while Downshifter is better for runners who need a shoe that is stiff from heel to ball of the foot. ","introduction_text":null,"conclusions":"[caption id=\"attachment_45877\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"1280\"]\"Picture<\/span>[\/caption]\r\n\r\nOmni continues to bring the faithful support beloved by faithful followers for over two decades. \r\n\r\nThe heel support and solid feel upon foot-plant stand out as key features of this shoe. A narrow fit makes the \"wide\" option necessary for many runners. \r\n\r\nThis model brings a more smooth ride than in the past and feels good to run in. What keeps it from being \"great\" is lack of propulsion which so many shoes offer these days.\r\n\r\nIf you have run in past models of Omni let us know what you think of the new HOLLOW-TECH medial post. \r\n\r\nIf you are new to Omni like me, how does it compare with your past shoe? Let us know in the comments! ","model":"Omni 22","_model":"field_5c1600ad0113f","who_is_it_for":"Wear Omni for regular runs up through about 10 miles. Runners who overpronate may benefit from the extra-secure heel to minimize excess movement. The regular fit is best for narrow feet; medium to wide-footed runners should try the wide fit. 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Runners who overpronate may benefit from the extra-secure heel to minimize excess movement. The regular fit is best for narrow feet; medium to wide-footed runners should try the wide fit. ","_who_should_buy_it":"field_63132fa733767","who_should_not_buy_it_":"Omni is not the best option for runners wanting a trainer\/racer combined. While it rolls forward with a comfortably-smooth transition, the shoe lacks the spring into toe-off desired in speed work and racing. ","_who_should_not_buy_it_":"field_63132ff0865f5","build_quality":"10","_build_quality":"field_6272ddc1b33de","comfort":"8","_comfort":"field_6272dd6fa6b88","value_price":"8","_value_price":"field_6272de0a5fdf4","third_shoe":"44154","_third_shoe":"field_630bbf8341294","upper_rate":"8","_upper_rate":"field_6272de2a5fdfb","sole_unit_rate":"7","_sole_unit_rate":"field_6272de295fdfa","landing":"9","_landing":"field_6272de285fdf9","transition":"8","_transition":"field_6272de285fdf8","toe_off":"6","_toe_off":"field_6272de275fdf7","traction":"7","_traction":"field_6272de265fdf6","first_impressions":"[caption id=\"attachment_45891\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"1280\"]\"Picture<\/span>[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThe look out of the box makes me immediately think of a lone runner out braving the road\u2014maybe because many don't buy such a bright shoe simply for casual wear! \r\n\r\nSlipping it on I could tell this was a narrow shoe throughout but fits long<\/strong>. Would I need to send it back for a wider forefoot? I decided to try a few runs first. \r\n\r\nWalking around I was happily surprised by a quicker transition than I was expecting. \r\n\r\nOn the first run my heel felt so good snugly supported in the back. It took about 40 miles for the forefoot to stretch enough to fit comfortably. ","_first_impressions":"field_6313304ba000e","sole_unit":"[caption id=\"attachment_45873\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"1280\"]\"Picture<\/span>[\/caption]\r\n\r\nOmni's midsole is made of Saucony's long-running PWRRUN foam, a standard EVA foam that offers structured cushion. On the positive, it is durable; on the negative it lacks responsiveness \/ spring. Weight is on the lighter side of average. \r\n\r\nThe support in the Omni 22 has changed from a dual-density midsole in the 21 to the plastic \u201cHOLLOW-TECH\u201d system that was introduced in 2022 with the Guide 15. \r\n\r\nHOLLOW-TECH is a medial post that curves up like a semi circle through the medial heel in place of a large post of dense foam that overtakes half the medial side. This change is a big part of the shoe losing weight this year - one ounce lighter depending on the size. \r\n\r\nHOLLOW-TECH does its job; the shoe continues to offer sufficient support. \r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_45870\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"1280\"]\"Picture<\/span>[\/caption]\r\n\r\nPatches of XT-900 carbon rubber cover high-wear areas of the outsole with a vertical grove cutting weight and transfer of torsional force. \r\n\r\nThe shoe is decently stiff with a slight bend past the halfway point, under pressure.<\/strong> The TRI-FLEX design attempts to find the balance between stiffness and lack of support, and it does a decent job for moderate support needs. 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Wear Omni for regular runs up through about 10 miles. Runners who overpronate may benefit from the extra-secure heel to minimize excess movement. The regular fit is best for narrow feet; medium to wide-footed runners should try the wide fit. <\/p>\n","who_should_not_buy_it_":"

Omni is not the best option for runners wanting a trainer\/racer combined. While it rolls forward with a comfortably-smooth transition, the shoe lacks the spring into toe-off desired in speed work and racing. <\/p>\n","introduction":"

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