A few years ago Saucony was a brand you bought for running and nobody talked about. In 2026 it is one of the most talked about names in sneakers. On StockX, sales more than tripled in the first half of the year, making it the fastest growing sneaker brand on the platform.
The reason is not a new shoe. It is a run of old ones. Here is why Saucony is everywhere right now, which models are driving it and which pairs are worth looking at.
An Old Running Brand With the Right Archive
Saucony was founded in Pennsylvania in 1898, which makes it one of the oldest running footwear companies in the United States. For most of its history it made shoes for runners first, with the Jazz in the early 1980s and the Shadow line and Grid cushioning in the early 1990s.
That archive is exactly what fashion wants right now. Retro runners with mesh uppers, layered overlays and silver details have replaced chunky basketball shoes as the everyday sneaker for a lot of people. Saucony has decades of those shapes, built for running, not designed to look like running shoes.
The Shadow 6000 was the first model to cross over properly, helped by a long list of collaborations. The Saucony Shadow 6000 'Saucony & Friends' (2025) is a good example of how far the shoe has moved from the track.
Shop the Saucony Shadow 6000 'Saucony & Friends' (2025) on KLEKT
The ProGrid Omni 9 and Triumph 4
The real growth comes from the ProGrid line, a set of late 2000s running shoes that Saucony has brought back almost unchanged. The ProGrid Omni 9, first released in 2010, is the sleeker of the two. Mesh, silver overlays and a moderate sole make it easy to wear with almost anything.
Shop the Saucony ProGrid Omni 9 OG 'Black Silver' (2025) on KLEKT
The ProGrid Triumph 4 is the chunkier option. It was a high-mileage trainer with more cushioning, and it still looks it: a fuller sole, more layers and a heavier shape. If the Omni 9 is the everyday pair, the Triumph 4 is the one for people who want their runners to look like runners.
Shop the Saucony ProGrid Triumph 4 'Floral' on KLEKT
Both are being pushed hard. The Fall/Winter 2026 collection alone includes six colourways of the Omni 9 and seven of the Triumph 4, including the Saucony ProGrid Omni 9 'Deep Navy' (2026) and the Saucony ProGrid Omni 9 'White Brown' (2026).
The ProGrid Guide 7 is the next one gaining ground, in brighter colourways such as the Saucony ProGrid Guide 7 'Canary' (2026).
The Collaborations
Saucony's collaborations are what turned a quiet comeback into a trend. Jae Tips has worked on several models, from the Grid Azura 2000 to the Jazz 9, with storytelling colourways and names that sell out quickly. In 2026 the Saucony x Westside Gunn Grid Jazz 9 'Awesome Gods' brought the brand into hip-hop, and denim label 3sixteen put its spin on the Guide 7.
Shop the Saucony x Westside Gunn Grid Jazz 9 'Awesome Gods' (2026) on KLEKT
Collaborations matter for resale in particular. General release colourways of the Omni 9 can be found close to retail, while limited pairs from Jae Tips or Westside Gunn often trade well above it. More collaborations include the Saucony x 3SIXTEEN ProGrid Guide 7 'Lime' (2026) and the Saucony x Callen Schaub Shadow 6000 'Multicolor' (2024).
Which Saucony to Buy in 2026
If you want one pair that works with everything, start with the ProGrid Omni 9 in a neutral colourway. It is the model that has driven the trend, and its slimmer shape makes it the easiest to wear.
If you prefer a bigger silhouette, go for the Triumph 4. For something less common, look at the Guide 7 or the Shadow 6000, and if you are buying for the resale value, focus on the collaborations.
KLEKT has more than 380 Saucony pairs listed, from general releases to the Jae Tips and Westside Gunn collaborations. You can browse the full Saucony range on KLEKT.
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