Paramount Max

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Saucony

Paramount Max

$200.00Daily Trainer

The Saucony Paramount Max is a highly anticipated max-cushioned trainer celebrated for its extreme softness and bouncy ride, using TPEE blend foam for exceptional comfort. It offers a wide, accommodating fit, making it ideal for wider feet and heavier runners seeking protection and a plush feel on easy and recovery runs. While efforts were made for stability with a wide platform and sidewalls, its inherent softness can make it feel wobbly or too sloppy for faster efforts or very long distances. The durable outsole is a plus, but its bulky design and high price are noted cons. Best suited for comfortable daily mileage and recovery.

Highlights

Extremely soft, bouncy, and responsive ride
Very spacious toe box and accommodating fit for wider feet
High impact protection ideal for recovery and easy runs
Excellent outsole grip and expected long-term durability
Wide platform providing a stable base for max cushioning

Considerations

Limited versatility; not suitable for speedwork or fast paces
Can feel unstable or wobbly despite the wide base
Too roomy for runners with narrow feet
Heel collar design may cause irritation or rubbing for some users
Chunky build and weight can make it feel less efficient

Specifications

Heel Stack43 mm

Toe Stack37 mm

Drop6mm

Weight299 g

StabilityStable Neutral

Key features

Max Cushion

Midsole

Primary midsole
incrediRUN
TPEE · Saucony

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