The History of Saucony Shoes

The History of Saucony Shoes

Saucony was founded in 1898. With over a century of running in our blood, we’ve evolved from a local factory to a global brand in the suburbs of Boston, inspiring good runs worldwide.

Here are some of the Classic Saucony Sneakers that were previously for running, but has now become a great and aesthetic lifestyle sneaker.

Jazz ‘81

An icon, reborn. Building on decades of love from runners and sneaker fans alike, the Jazz franchise celebrates 40 years looking and feeling finer than ever. Introducing the Jazz ’81 – honoring the original’s look and feel with a few upgrades to ensure future gens covet this style the same way we have.

 

Jazz NXT

You can’t outdo a classic. But you can always give it some upgrades. Introducing the Jazz NXT— a unique twist on our heritage runner that’s built for the next generation. Sitting atop a triangle outsole, it uses closed mesh, pigskin overlays, and leather trims to reinvent the iconic. The deconstructed foam tongue gives it a little nod to the past. ?

 

Shadow Original

The Shadow Original is a staple silhouette in Saucony history. First introduced in 1985 as a performance trainer, the Shadow Original still has that same comfort and stability of the original. We included mesh, nylon and that marshmallowy EVA you've come to know and love, all in one fashion sneaker. The Shadow Original is an icon in our lineup that will please the Originator of any age.

 

Shadow 5000

Performance was in mind when this shoe debuted in our running line in the 80s, but now it’s all about looks and comfort. The Shadow 5000 has both of those in spades, and will keep your sneaker game fresh with these on-point colorways.

 

Shadow 6000

Summoning 1991’s best high-mileage running shoes, these classics support and flex perfectly with the killer cushioning you know and expect from Saucony. Indulge yourself with suede and leather, which give this retro athletic shoe their classic look. Throw on your Shadow 6000 and break a sweat in the same balanced running fashion sneakers you’ve rocked since back in the day. Featuring a premium sock liner, an ionic cushioning system, an EVA midsole and triangular lugs, they’re a blast from the past and they’re ready for all the future greatness to come.

Saucony remains dedicated to pushing the boundaries of footwear, ensuring that every step you take is steeped in history and propelled by cutting-edge technology.