# Saucony

> Saucony is one of America's oldest athletic footwear brands, founded in 1898 in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, and named after the nearby Saucony Creek. A subsidiary of Wolverine World Wide, the company designs performance running shoes and apparel for runners of every level, from race-day carbon-plated racers to everyday trainers and rugged trail shoes. Known for cushioning technologies like PWRRUN, PWRRUN PB and EVERUN and for the popular Endorphin, Triumph, Kinvara and Peregrine franchises, Saucony pairs a 125-plus-year manufacturing heritage with modern biomechanical design, while heritage models like the Jazz and Shadow have crossed over into streetwear and lifestyle fashion.

- **Founded:** 1898
- **Headquarters:** Waltham, Massachusetts, United States
- **Founders:** William A. Donmoyer (Co-founder), Thomas S. Levan (Co-founder), Walter C.C. Snyder (Co-founder), Benjamin F. Reider (Co-founder)
- **Team size:** ~370 employees (brand)
- **Products:** Endorphin Collection, Triumph, Kinvara, Ride / Guide, Peregrine
- **Notable:** One of the oldest athletic footwear brands in the United States, founded in 1898., Created the 7446 spike, marketed as the world's first high-performance running shoe., Introduced the Grid cushioning/stability system in 1991.

## Products & services

- **Endorphin Collection** — Performance race and speed line including the carbon-plated Endorphin Pro and Elite racers and the versatile Endorphin Speed daily trainer, built around PWRRUN PB foam and SpeedRoll geometry.
- **Triumph** — Max-cushioned neutral daily trainer using PWRRUN PB foam for high-mileage comfort.
- **Kinvara** — Lightweight, low-profile trainer favored for tempo runs and lighter daily miles.
- **Ride / Guide** — Core neutral (Ride) and stability (Guide) daily training shoes.
- **Peregrine** — Flagship trail running shoe with PWRTRAC outsole for grip on technical terrain.
- **Hurricane** — Premium stability shoe for runners who need support and cushioning.
- **Heritage / Originals (Jazz, Shadow)** — Lifestyle and streetwear sneakers based on classic Saucony running silhouettes from the 1980s.
- **Apparel & accessories** — Performance running apparel, socks and running gear.

## Achievements

- One of the oldest athletic footwear brands in the United States, founded in 1898.
- Created the 7446 spike, marketed as the world's first high-performance running shoe.
- Introduced the Grid cushioning/stability system in 1991.
- Named a top-quality footwear brand by Consumer Reports, driving strong sales growth.
- Reached approximately $533M in annual revenue during Wolverine World Wide's best year.
- The Endorphin Azura became the highest-grossing single-product debut in Saucony's history.

## Latest updates

- **2025-05** — Saucony reported roughly $533M in revenue as part of Wolverine World Wide's turnaround and best year, signaling a running-footwear rebound.
- **2025-01** — Endorphin Speed 5 released to strong reviews as a top do-it-all daily trainer with high energy return.
- **2024-06** — Triumph 23 launched with PWRRUN PB foam and updated insole and outsole geometry for softer, high-mileage rides.

## Links

- Website: https://saucony.com
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/saucony
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/sauconyUK
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/sauconyofficial
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saucony/
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/sauconyUK
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@saucony_eu

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