Saucony ProGrid Omni 9 Armor vs Saucony ProGrid Omni 9

Both are lifestyle takes on the Saucony ProGrid Omni 9, a retro road runner with a rubber outsole, foam midsole and laced mesh upper. The Armor is the more versatile pick: a black monochrome colorway, a mixed suede, leather and TPU upper with reflectors, and a standard width. The Sauctop is pink, wide-fitting and built on a simpler mesh and textile upper with Cloudfoam in the midsole. Buy the Armor for everyday wear and a stealthy look; buy the Sauctop if you need a wide fit or want a louder colorway. Neither is a modern performance trainer, so runners chasing real cushioning and support should look elsewhere.

• Choose the ProGrid Omni 9 Armor if you want a black, easy-to-match retro runner with a tougher mixed-material upper, reflectors and a standard width.
• Choose the ProGrid Omni 9 Sauctop if you need a wide fit or want a pink colorway and prefer a lighter mesh and textile upper.