Changes

* {{H:lacing}}. The A6‏‎‏‎ has flat laces that have a bit of elasticity in them that also contributes to the overall comfort of the shoe and I never had them come undone.

* {{H:heelcounter}}. The A6‏‎‏‎ has only a vestigial heel counter that won't cause any problems.

=How Far Can I Run in the A6? =

Different runners want different levels of cushioning, so this shoe may not suit everyone. Some runners want a [[Minimax]] 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.

|[[File:Asics-Gel-Hyper-Speed-6-outside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Asics Gel Hyper Speed 6 outside]]

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==Saucony A6‏‎‏‎ and New Balance RC5000==

Compared with many shoes, the A6‏‎‏‎ is lightweight, but it's nearly twice the weight of the [[New Balance RC5000]]. The RC5000 provides just enough cushioning to improve [[Running Economy]], so it will be a faster shoe than the A6. However, I suspect most folks will appreciate the extra cushioning of the A6.

|[[File:New-Balance-MRC-5000-outside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|New Balance MRC 5000 outside]]

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==Saucony A6‏‎‏‎ and Asics GT 2000==

I tend to compare shoes against my benchmark "normal running shoe", the [[Asics GT 2000]]. The GT 2000 is over engineered and these features go against [[The Science of Running Shoes]], causing more problems than they solve. The GT 2000 has more padding in the upper than the A6, but I find that the A6 is more comfortable in practice. In every other area there is no doubt that the A6 is a better shoe. The A6 is just over half the weight of the GT 2000, but provides better cushioning in the heel and nearly as much in the forefoot. Compared with the A6, the GT 2000 feels like you're running in a wooden clog.

|[[File:Asics-GT2000-outside.jpg|none|thumb|150px|Asics GT2000 outside]]

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=A Comparison with other Recommended Shoes=

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