Fifteen years after its initial release, the Progrid V2 is back with a clear ambition: to establish itself well beyond running.
Running archives have never been more active. Long relegated to the background, they now occupy a central place, especially driven by Saucony, which has established itself as one of the most consistent players in the segment. After reviving silhouettes like the Progrid Omni 9 and the Triumph 4, the American brand continues its exploration of the archives by now focusing on a more recent silhouette: the Progrid V2. At its initial launch, the Progrid V2 was designed with a functional logic. The silhouette is crafted to support runners during demanding sessions, where the accumulation of miles requires stability to absorb, structure movement, and cushion impact.
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But as often happens with technical silhouettes from this era, usage eventually surpasses the initial framework. What was designed for the track and training has gradually shifted to another terrain. Running models are leaving technical surfaces to take over the streets. A transition that Saucony has not only observed but fully integrated into its strategy: evolving its heritage beyond the 90s, long considered the absolute reference of retro-running. By tapping into the 2000s and 2010s, the brand broadens its scope and revalues a still-recent period, already marked by a distinct visual identity.
A technical reading inherited from the early 2010s
From running tracks to the streets, it’s just a step. Since its origins, Saucony has built itself on a simple idea: to design silhouettes capable of absorbing, supporting, and lasting. Stability. Cushioning. Support. Three principles that have shaped the performance DNA of the American brand, now reinterpreted through its archives. With the Progrid V2, Saucony is not just revisiting a model from 2011. The brand is reactivating an era when running design fully embraced its technicality, without compromising on form or function.
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If the ProGrid range has marked a generation of runners with its performance-oriented approach, this V2 fits into a logical continuity while changing terrain. Technical mesh. Structured overlays. Bold volumes. No doubt, every element is designed as a functional piece serving a strongly identifiable design. In terms of design, the pair makes a statement. The massive side panels, a signature of running models from this era, structure the whole and integrate the Saucony logo as a central element. The result? A silhouette that maintains a balance between robustness and movement.
A reissue designed for everyday life
With the Progrid V2, Saucony is not stopping at a simple archival exercise. The brand transforms a performance silhouette, keeping its technical reading while changing its context of use. A way to assert a clear vision: one of running that doesn’t stay on the tracks but expresses itself in the streets. The Saucony Progrid V2 is available now on Saucony. Expect to pay €150.