What replaced the Saucony Hurricane 25?
Updated September 1, 2026. Specs are men's US 9.
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THE SHORT ANSWER
The Hurricane 26 replaced the Hurricane 25 in mid-2026 (May at Saucony, July at most retailers) at the same $170. It swapped PWRRUN PB for incrediLUX foam, added 3 mm of stack to 41/35 mm, and still cut 0.8 oz to 9.2 oz, the lightest Hurricane ever.
- Saucony Hurricane 25Men's at AmazonWomen's
- Saucony Hurricane 26Men's at AmazonWomen's
Availability last checked Sep 1, 2026. Prices and stock change without notice.
At a glance
- The Hurricane 26 is 0.8 oz lighter
- 3 mm more heel stack
- Drop is unchanged at 6 mm
- New midsole foam
Every spec side by side, with the reason behind each change: Hurricane 25 vs 26.
Stay on your shoe, or switch?
Refined, same shoeThe best version of the frame-and-superfoam Hurricane. incrediLUX replaced PWRRUN PB, the stack grew 3 mm, and the shoe still lost 0.8 oz to 9.2 oz. Doctors of Running gave it an A from both testers and called it the light, responsive super-stability shoe they had been looking for; Road Trail Run called it one of the most enjoyable executions of the max-cushion stability formula. It is still a cruiser: Believe in the Run and Marathon Sports both said the tall, soft stack fights quick turnover, and Alastair Running found it slightly less locked-in than the 25. Squeaks, a warm upper, and a tapered toe are the remaining complaints.
Stick with the Hurricane 25 if
- The 25 fit and ride suit you and closeout pairs undercut the 26 by a wide margin
- You want the firmer, more locked-in feel; the 26 is softer
- A squeaky midsole would drive you out of the shoe
Move to the Hurricane 26 if
- You want the lightest Hurricane by nearly an ounce
- The 25 felt mushy at easy pace; incrediLUX is livelier
- You need more forefoot room than the 25 knit gave you
What loyalists said about the update
Positive and getting more so as the shoe reaches more feet. Reddit sentiment ran about 78 percent positive in its first months, with 25 owners calling the 26 even better and recommending it over the Kayano for liveliness and over the GT-2000 for foam durability. The squeak is the running joke: nearly every early review and thread mentions it, and most say it fades after a few runs. The recurring caution is for supinators and for runners who want a firmer, more corrective shoe; the 26 is softer than the 25 and its support is subtle.
Still want the original?
Buy remaining Hurricane 25 stock
Stocked at AmazonAvailability last checked Sep 1, 2026.
Ready to move on?
Beyond the Hurricane 26, these come closest to what the Hurricane 25 did.
- 10.5 oz
- 8 mm drop
- 39 mm heel
- $170 list
The Kayano is the other premium max-stack stability shoe at the same $170 list, and the direct cross-shop. The Hurricane 26 is 1.3 oz lighter on a lower 6 mm drop with a bouncier foam; the Kayano 33 is the firmer, more structured platform.
Against your Saucony Hurricane 25: 0.5 oz heavier, 1 mm more heel stack, 2 mm more drop.
- 10.6 oz
- 10 mm drop
- 37 mm heel
- $145 list
The Adrenaline is the traditional stability default: $25 less, 4 mm less heel, a 10 mm drop, and GuideRails bumpers on firmer foam. Runners who want a shoe that corrects rather than cradles usually prefer it; the Hurricane is 1.4 oz lighter and much softer.
Against your Saucony Hurricane 25: 0.6 oz heavier, 1 mm less heel stack, 4 mm more drop, $25 less at list.
- 8.8 oz
- 10 mm drop
- 43 mm heel
- $170 list
The Triumph is the neutral sibling on the same incrediLUX foam at the same $170: 2 mm more heel, a 10 mm drop, and 0.4 oz lighter. The Hurricane adds a firm PWRRUN frame and a wider base; pick by whether you want the guidance.
Against your Saucony Hurricane 25: 1.2 oz lighter, 5 mm more heel stack, 4 mm more drop.
Questions runners ask
- Is the Saucony Hurricane 25 still available?
- Yes. The Saucony Hurricane 25 is still widely stocked on Amazon in both men's and women's sizes, often below its original list price now that a newer version exists.
- Is the Hurricane 26 a downgrade from the Saucony Hurricane 25?
- No. Most runners rate the Hurricane 26 as the same shoe done slightly better. The changes are real but none of them alter what the shoe is.
- How much lighter is the Hurricane 26?
- 0.8 oz lighter in a men's US 9: 9.2 oz against the Saucony Hurricane 25's 10 oz.
- What is the closest current alternative to the Saucony Hurricane 25?
- The Asics Gel-Kayano 33. The Kayano is the other premium max-stack stability shoe at the same $170 list, and the direct cross-shop. The Hurricane 26 is 1.3 oz lighter on a lower 6 mm drop with a bouncier foam; the Kayano 33 is the firmer, more structured platform.