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Saucony Reprises Classic Running Shoes from 1978

The iconic Saucony Trainer 80 is available in multiple colorways for $100 in adult sizes.

Michael Ehrlich

The Saucony Trainer 80 in the "Royal/White" colorway.
The Saucony Trainer 80 in the "Royal/White" colorway. / Saucony

"What's old is new again" takes on new meaning as Saucony relaunches an iconic sneaker that revolutionized the running world more than 45 years ago.

The running shoe and lifestyle brand has welcomed back the Trainer 80, integrating high-density EVA foam that changed the game in 1978.

The updated version - designed with bold and colorful suede in royal blue, red, black and white colorway options - balances Saucony’s innovation heritage with street-ready style for 2025 and beyond.

The Trainer 80 features mesh and suede uppers for breathability and elevated style with a full length EVA midsole that delivers all-day comfort. Additionally, the trended outsole allows for reliable grip on any surface.

White and red Saucony running shoes.
The Saucony Trainer 80 in the "White/Red" colorway. / Saucony

The original version in 1978 ditched the era's outdated cardboard layer between the sole and upper, instead delivering a softer, more responsive feel that made every run smoother.

Now, this classic returns with its retro charm intact and a modern edge. Faithfully reimagined for today, the Trainer 80 balances Saucony’s heritage of innovation with street-ready style, now available in a series of vibrant colorways for every day. Born to lead. Designed to last. The Saucony Trainer 80 is back.

Saucony has been on a tear as of late with polarzing lifestyle launches including a Minted New York Endorphin Speed 4 collaboration around the New York Marathon. Additionally, the brand has collaborated Trinidad James' HOMMEWRK and colorful ProGrid Omni 9 and Shadow 6000 versions with Jae Tips.

The Saucony Trainer 80 is available now for $100 at www.saucony.com. Stay locked into Sports Illustrated's Kicks On SI for all your footwear news from the running and lifestyle worlds and beyond.

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Michael Ehrlich
MICHAEL EHRLICH

Michael Ehrlich is a seasoned sports marketing executive with experience across the global sports brand, athlete representation, media and education sides of the business. The Founder and CEO of Playbook Marketing, Ehrlich consults with brands on all things NIL and athlete partnerships, advises student-athletes on their personal brand building endeavors and is an adjunct professor at his alma mater, the University of Southern California where he teaches a course on athlete communications and marketing. As a writer, his previous bylines include Boardroom, Business of College Sports, DIME Magazine and UPROXX, among others. You can follow him across social media at @MichaelEhrlich and reach out via michael@playbook-marketing.com

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