Saucony Hurricane 25 — 100-Mile Review
I rotate through a lot of daily trainers.
Some runners find a shoe and stick with it for years. I do that, but I also like to experiment and share my thoughts with you. And I like understanding what different shoes actually do to my legs over real mileage — not just first impressions.
The latest in the rotation: the Saucony Hurricane 25.
I’ve put 100 miles on them — roughly half treadmill, half road — including easy runs, a half-marathon long run, a track session, and a tempo workout.
Here’s what stands out.
The Specs (Peregrune Running Shoe Database)
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Stack Height: 38 mm heel / 32 mm forefoot
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Drop: 6 mm
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Weight: ~10.4 oz (Men’s 9)
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Category: High-cushion daily trainer
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Surface tested: ~50% treadmill / ~50% road
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My size: Men’s 9
The Foam — And Why This Shoe Feels the Way It Does
The Hurricane 25 uses a combination of PWRRUN and PWRRUN PB foam.
If you run in the Saucony Endorphin line, that second name should sound familiar. PWRRUN PB is Saucony’s lighter, more energetic foam — the stuff that gives the Endorphin shoes their pop.
But here’s the key difference.
In the Endorphin, PWRRUN PB is the star of the show. It dominates the midsole and is paired with aggressive rocker geometry (and in some models, a plate). The result is bounce, propulsion, and that forward-rolling sensation when you pick up the pace.
In the Hurricane, the foam is layered differently. PWRRUN PB is present, but it’s wrapped and structured within a broader PWRRUN system designed for stability and durability.
Translation: The Hurricane feels cushioned and protective first, energetic second.
It absorbs impact extremely well. Landings feel soft but controlled — not mushy, not unstable. You don’t get that “trampoline” sensation like in a race shoe. Instead, you get consistency.
That’s why:
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Easy runs feel smooth and forgiving
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Long runs feel steady all the way through
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Faster efforts feel fine — but not lively
It’s the difference between:
“Let me push today.”
vs.
“Let me be able to run again tomorrow.”
The Hurricane clearly prioritizes the second.
Ride — Protection Over Excitement
This isn’t a flashy shoe.
On easy days, it disappears. The cushioning takes the edge off the run without making you feel disconnected from the ground.
After stacking days of mileage, my legs noticeably felt less beat up compared to firmer daily trainers I’ve rotated through (Ghost, React Infinity, even some neutral Saucony trainers).
That’s the entire job of a daily trainer. And it does it well.
Treadmill vs Road
I ran about half these miles on my Peloton treadmill and half outside.
Interestingly, this shoe might actually be better indoors.
On the treadmill, the foam combination smooths everything out. The slightly heavier build doesn’t really show up because you’re not constantly accelerating or responding to terrain.
On the road, you feel the weight more when the pace drifts faster. It’s still comfortable — just more noticeable.
If you’re someone logging steady aerobic miles indoors during a marathon block, this shoe makes a lot of sense.
Long Run (Half Marathon Distance)
I took these out for a half-marathon long run and they held up exactly how you’d want them to.
No hot spots.
No heel irritation.
No late-run foot fatigue.
Mile 13 felt basically like mile 3.
That consistency is what separates a good daily trainer from one that just feels good in the store.
Faster Work
I tested them on the track and during a tempo run.
They handled it. But you know you’re wearing a 10+ ounce high-cushion trainer.
Turnover feels a little slower compared to the Endorphin line. There’s no forward “snap.” The foam absorbs more than it returns.
That’s not a flaw. It’s a design decision.
For workouts, I’ll still reach for my Endorphins. For everything else, the Hurricane makes sense.
Fit
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True to size (Men’s 9)
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No break-in period
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No heel slip
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Toe box roomy without being sloppy
I have somewhat flatter feet and tend to notice forefoot pressure. The Hurricane gives enough space for natural toe splay without feeling wide or unstable.
Put them on and go.
Durability
After 100 miles:
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Cushioning feels unchanged
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Outsole wear minimal
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Upper structure intact
Nothing about this shoe suggests it won’t reach 500 miles comfortably. The foam feels built for repetitive impact rather than short-term softness.
Where It Fits in My Rotation
The Hurricane 25 isn’t competing with the Endorphin. It complements it.
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Endorphin: Speed, energy return, race-day efficiency
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Hurricane: Protection, consistency, durability
When I’m trying to build fitness without digging a hole, the Hurricane is the smarter choice.
100-Mile Verdict
The Hurricane 25 isn’t exciting.
It’s dependable.
It doesn’t make you faster.
It helps you stay healthy enough to get faster.
And for runners stacking serious mileage — especially marathoners — that matters more than bounce.
After 100 miles, this is a high-cushion daily trainer that does exactly what it promises: protect your legs and keep you moving.
That’s a win.