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CHAPTER 1
STARTING LINE
Founded just two years
after the first Olympic Marathon and
one year after the first Boston Marathon,
we’ve got running in our blood.
In 1898, four young businessmen opened the Saucony Shoe Manufacturing Company in Kutztown, Pennsylvania.
By 1910, they were turning out
800 pairs of shoes a day from their
two-story brick factory on the
Saucony Creek.That's a lot of shoes.
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We know Saucony isn’t the easiest word
to say, but there's a story behind it.
CHAPTER 2
Picking Up Speed
Throughout the early and mid 1900's,
running became the focus of serious athletes.
At the time, there weren’t any
high-performance running shoes.
People were running in leather,
spikes — even barefoot.
Saucony was determined to make
a shoe that could change the
way people run.
The 7446 Spike was a solid start,
but we were getting ready to hit
the roads.
In 1968, we found a new home in
Cambridge, Mass, and have been
loyal Bostonians ever since.
CHAPTER 3
America Starts Running
In 1972, American
Frank Shorter won
the gold in the
Olympic marathon,
igniting a running
frenzy in the US.
In 1977, our shoes were
awarded “Best Quality” in
Consumer Reports magazine.
Saucony quickly went from the
serious runner’s best kept secret
to the most sought-after running
shoe of the time.
CHAPTER 4
The Era of Originals
The 80’s were a busy time for us.
And we have some awesome shoes
(and superstars) to show for it.
TRAINER 80 HISTORY
The Trainer 80 was one of the first slip-lasted running shoes and the lightest of its time, giving runners unrivaled comfort and superior flexibility.
We removed the hard piece of cardboard used in the soles of most running shoes and sewed the upper directly to the midsole, creating a shoe that felt lighter, more natural, and much more comfortable. The new manufacturing technique pioneered by Saucony became the norm for lighter weight performance running shoes.
JAZZ HISTORY
In 1981, we established the signature Saucony silhouette and triangular lug footprint with the Jazz. When we created the Jazz, we worked closely with podiatrists to make sure we were making a shoe that could keep runners comfortable and handle the impact of distance running.
The triangular lug outsole provided traction and created a piston-like suspension system that has inspired Saucony outsole design to this day.
DXN Trainer HISTORY
After Rod Dixon captured his legendary win in the 1983 New York City Marathon, Saucony contracted him to design a shoe in his namesake. Famous for his incredible athletic range, Dixon is one of the few people to have ever run both a sub 3:53 mile and sub 2:09 marathon.
What is less known of Dixon was his accumen for shoe design. After development of the Dixon Trainer kicked off, Rod Dixon frequently visited the Saucony factory in Kutztown, PA, personally running hundreds of miles in every iteration of the shoe and obsessing over details such as heel-to-toe offset and EVA durometer measurements.
SHADOW HISTORY
We took the best of the Jazz and enhanced it with the Shadow. At the time, stability was a priority for runners, so we made the Shadow 5000 with a more supportive heel cup.
We evolved the shoe even more with the Shadow 6000, creating an innovative midsole that featured the VIP system (Vertical Ionic Pillars), providing more stability, cushioning, and step-in comfort.
GRID HISTORY
In 1991, we released our trademark GRID (Ground Reaction Inertia Device) technology with the GRID SD. G.R.I.D. uses negative space carved into strategic zones to create sweet spot shock absorption, reduce weight, and guide the foot through the gait cycle for maximum support and control.
A technology ahead of its time, the G.R.I.D. concept is still used in Saucony shoes today with the PWRGRID+ cushioning system.
CHAPTER 5
DIXON'S MARATHON
In 1983, Saucony athlete Rod
Dixon gave the world one of
the most memorable marathon
finishes to this day.
Running in a pair of Dixon Racing
flats he created alongside
Saucony engineers, Dixon came
from behind at the 26 mile mark to
win the race by 9 seconds.
Dixon was famously quoted
saying, “All I want to do is drink
beer and train like an animal.”
We can get on board with that.
Read MoreROD DIXON HISTORY
Dixon, an Olympic medalist from New Zealand, was praised for his amazing athletic range. Having achieved the rare feat of a sub-four-minute mile (3:53.62) and a sub-2:09 marathon (2:08:59), he is one of the most versatile runners of all time.
Following his passion for running throughout his life, he founded the Rod Dixon Kid’s Marathon Association to inspire children to live a healthy lifestyle and get involved in the sport that has left such an impact on him.
ACHIEVEMENTS
CHAPTER 6
OLD FAVORITES, NEW TWISTS
We've been bringing back some of Saucony’s
finest, The Originals. A nod to our heritage,
The Originals line showcases our
signature styles and silhouettes.
And we partner with designers and
sneaker shops across the globe to
create limited edition originals.
Keep an eye out for our latest
collaborations.
CHAPTER 7
LOYAL TO THE SPORT
2003
CROSS COUNTRY
Saucony changed the landscape of
XC competition with the launch of
the Kilkenny XC Spike.
Designed with the help of our elite
athletes, the Kilkenny’s lightweight
slipper-like fit has propelled it into
an industry leader today.
2006
Run for Good
Foundation
In 2006, Saucony launched the Run for Good Foundation to help end the childhood obesity epidemic. To date, over $1 million has been donated to causes that help kids commit to an active and healthy lifestyle.
2009
KINVARA
Inspired by our athletes’ wishes for a training shoe with a more natural ride, Saucony created the Kinvara with a unique approach:
Strip down to the bare essentials without compromising cushioning. As a pioneer of the 4MM heel-to-toe drop, the Kinvara was a precursor of changes throughout the Saucony line as well as the entire running shoe industry.
2011
FIND YOUR STRONG
In 2011 Saucony invited runners everywhere to Find Your Strong, a statement which continues to energize, inspire and unify runners to this day.
2011
GEOMETRY
OF STRONG
As a result of insights from the Saucony Human Performance and Innovation lab, we began lowering the heel-to-toe drops in our core models from 12mm down to 8mm, starting with the Guide 5.
ATHLETES
We sponsor and support athletes who compete at the highest levels, in so doing we continue to push the envelope in terms of developing better technology and higher performing shoes and apparel.
