Saucony Australia

Saucony Australia: running, trail and lifestyle footwear and apparel

Saucony Australia is the Australian operation of the Saucony brand, a company that presents itself as "The Original Running Brand" and traces its origins to 1898. The company describes itself as one of the world's leading running companies and bases its offering on a performance heritage that combines running shoes, technical apparel and timeless retro footwear.

The site, accessible at saucony.com.au, serves as an online store for men, women and children, with specific sections for footwear and apparel. The local operation is identified as Saucony Australia and appears under the copyright of Accent Brands Pty Limited.

Footwear catalogue: performance, trail and classics

The footwear range is organised by activity and by collection. Performance lines include Endorphin, Triumph, Hurricane, Ride, Guide and Kinvara; trail options include Peregrine, Excursion TR17 and Xodus Ultra; and lifestyle offerings include Progrid, Triumph 4, Ride Millenium and the Original Sneaker collection.

The catalogue also covers categories such as neutral, stability, plated shoes, wide fit and walking shoes, as well as road and trail running shoes. The store features models such as Triumph 24, Endorphin Azura, Endorphin Pro 5, Kinvara 16, Guide 19 and Endorphin Elite 3, the latter presented as a model "precision built for race-day".

Apparel and accessories

Alongside footwear, Saucony Australia sells technical running apparel, with categories for tops, shorts and hats. The store organises these items within its running and lifestyle sections and includes them in its collections and bestseller selections.

Online shopping and services

The store offers free shipping on all orders over $200 and returns within 30 days. Customers can also earn 2 Qantas Points per $1 spent, and the site includes a section for Qantas stores and physical retail locations (Stockists).

The catalogue shows prices in Australian dollars, with examples such as Triumph 24 at $279.99, Endorphin Azura at $239.99, Endorphin Pro 5 at $349.99, Kinvara 16 at $199.99 and Endorphin Elite 3 at $419.99. At the time of review, several of these models appeared with 25% off at checkout.

Customer service and resources

The site has help and FAQ sections, contact, shipping information, terms and conditions, promotions, order tracking and returns. It also includes resources such as a footwear glossary, size charts, a blog, a health professionals programme and a careers section.

The company maintains an email list to receive news and styles, and offers a subscription programme through which users agree to receive email updates in accordance with the terms, privacy policy and conditions of use of the site.