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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Saucony Fastwitch Review}}
The Saucony Fastwitch is a great shoe, similar in many ways to my long time favorite in this class, the [[Asics Gel Hyper Speed]]. While the Fastwitch it's often marketed as a 'racing shoe', I prefer to think of it as an optimal shoe, providing everything most runners need without the weight that comes with the over engineering of traditional running shoes. It's a 7oz shoe that I'd happily run the marathon distance in, and if I needed more cushioning than the Fastwitch I'd look to the Maximalist [[Hoka Clifton]]. The Fastwitch has the cushioning of shoes weighing (and costing) far more. It's only major problem is that the shape does not match the human foot, a failing shared by most running shoes. I've rated the Fastwitch as "Highly Recommended" and I've come to love running in it. {{H:WhatToLookForInShoes}}
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|[[File:Saucony-Type-Fastwitch-top.jpgJPG|none|thumb|250px|Saucony Type Fastwitch top]]|[[File:Saucony-Type-Fastwitch-bottom.jpgJPG|none|thumb|250px|Saucony Type Fastwitch bottom]]
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|[[File:Saucony-Type-Fastwitch-inside.jpgJPG|none|thumb|250px|Saucony Type Fastwitch inside]]|[[File:Saucony-Type-Fastwitch-outside.jpgJPG|none|thumb|250px|Saucony Type Fastwitch outside]]
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=Characteristics=
* {{H:lacing}}. The Fastwitch has flat laces which have tiny bit of elasticity that seems to improve comfort and I've never had them come undone.
* {{H:heelcounter}}. The Fastwitch has rather more of a heel counter than I'd like. This adds weight and does not good, but it's also unlikely to cause any issues by rubbing or digging in.
{{FastBlr|saucony/type-a6-597|597|Saucony Type Fastwitch}}
=How Far Can I Run in the Fastwitch? =
Different runners want different levels of cushioning, so this shoe may not suit everyone. Some runners want a [[Maximalist]] shoe when they run a 5K, while others will run a 100 mile race barefoot. Most people find that as the distance increases, they want a little more cushioning to protect their feet from the pounding and to offset a little of the fatigue that sets in over time. You can see from the charts below how the cushioning compares with other shoes I've tested for some comparisons. Remember that a thicker, firmer shoe would have the same cushioning rating as a thinner, softer shoe, but would feel rather different.
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|[[File:Saucony-Type-Fastwitch-top.jpgJPG|none|thumb|150px200px|Saucony Type Fastwitch top]]|[[File:Saucony-Type-Fastwitch-bottom.jpgJPG|none|thumb|150px200px|Saucony Type Fastwitch bottom]]|[[File:Saucony-Type-Fastwitch-inside.jpgJPG|none|thumb|150px200px|Saucony Type Fastwitch inside]]|[[File:Saucony-Type-Fastwitch-outside.jpgJPG|none|thumb|150px200px|Saucony Type Fastwitch outside]]
|- valign="top"
|[[File:Nike Zoom Streak LT 3-top.JPG|none|thumb|200px|Nike Zoom Streak LT 3 top]]
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|[[File:Saucony-Type-Fastwitch-top.jpgJPG|none|thumb|150px200px|Saucony Type Fastwitch top]]|[[File:Saucony-Type-Fastwitch-bottom.jpgJPG|none|thumb|150px200px|Saucony Type Fastwitch bottom]]|[[File:Saucony-Type-Fastwitch-inside.jpgJPG|none|thumb|150px200px|Saucony Type Fastwitch inside]]|[[File:Saucony-Type-Fastwitch-outside.jpgJPG|none|thumb|150px200px|Saucony Type Fastwitch outside]]
|- valign="top"
|[[File:Asics-Gel-Hyper-Speed-67-top.jpgJPG|none|thumb|150px200px|Asics Gel Hyper Speed 6 7 top]] |[[File:Asics-Gel-Hyper-Speed-67-bottom.jpgJPG|none|thumb|150px200px|Asics Gel Hyper Speed 6 7 bottom]] |[[File:Asics-Gel-Hyper-Speed-67-inside.jpgJPG|none|thumb|150px200px|Asics Gel Hyper Speed 6 7 inside]] |[[File:Asics-Gel-Hyper-Speed-67-outside.jpgJPG|none|thumb|150px200px|Asics Gel Hyper Speed 6 7 outside]]
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{{FastBlr|asics/gel-hyperspeed-6-192|192|Asics Gel Hyper Speed 6}}
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|[[File:Saucony-Type-Fastwitch-top.jpgJPG|none|thumb|150px200px|Saucony Type Fastwitch top]]|[[File:Saucony-Type-Fastwitch-bottom.jpgJPG|none|thumb|150px200px|Saucony Type Fastwitch bottom]]|[[File:Saucony-Type-Fastwitch-inside.jpgJPG|none|thumb|150px200px|Saucony Type Fastwitch inside]]|[[File:Saucony-Type-Fastwitch-outside.jpgJPG|none|thumb|150px200px|Saucony Type Fastwitch outside]]
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|[[File:New-Balance-MRC-5000v2RC5000 v2-top.jpgJPG|none|thumb|150px200px|New Balance MRC 5000v2 RC5000 v2 top]]|[[File:New-Balance-MRC-5000v2RC5000 v2-bottom.jpgJPG|none|thumb|150px200px|New Balance MRC 5000v2 RC5000 v2 bottom]]|[[File:New-Balance-MRC-5000v2RC5000 v2-inside.jpgJPG|none|thumb|150px200px|New Balance MRC 5000v2 RC5000 v2 inside]]|[[File:New-Balance-MRC-5000v2RC5000 v2-outside.jpgJPG|none|thumb|150px200px|New Balance MRC 5000v2 RC5000 v2 outside]]
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{{FastBlr|new-balance/rc5000-v1-852|852|New Balance RC5000}}
=A Comparison with other Recommended Shoes=
{{:Shoes-include}}