{"id":26459,"date":"2024-11-12T13:29:02","date_gmt":"2024-11-12T12:29:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.footdistrict.com\/?p=26459"},"modified":"2024-11-12T13:31:28","modified_gmt":"2024-11-12T12:31:28","slug":"saucony-12-stories-fun-facts-about-running-brand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.footdistrict.com\/en\/saucony-12-stories-fun-facts-about-running-brand\/","title":{"rendered":"Saucony: 12 Stories and Fun Facts About the Running Brand of the Moment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In recent seasons, Saucony<\/strong> has become one of the standout brands, not only for its high-performance quality but also for its collaborations and reissues, perfectly crafted to merge style and comfort. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saucony revival allows us to revisit some of its lesser-known stories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saucony: Since 1898\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Though known for its performance-driven style, Saucony<\/strong> is a brand that originated in the 19th century<\/a> in Pennsylvania. As the oldest active American sports brand, it\u2019s one of the world\u2019s most enduring names in the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Source: Saucony<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Saucony, Kutztown<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Saucony was born in the town of Kutztown<\/strong><\/a>, in southeastern Pennsylvania\u2014a small community with fewer than 2,000 residents in the late 19th century. The town\u2019s most famous figure is Keith Haring, an artist associated with urban landscapes, whose foundation often collaborates with various brands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Origin of the Name Saucony\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The name Saucony<\/strong> comes from the traditional spelling of a river now known as Sacony. It\u2019s a word the Lenni Lenape Native Americans used to refer to the river, meaning \u201cwhere two rivers meet\u201d. This origin has led to frequent mispronunciations.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Source: Saucony<\/strong><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Saucony is Pronounced “sock-a-knee”\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On April Fools’ Day 2023<\/strong>, Saucony played a joke based on its name\u2019s pronunciation. Tired of the constant question, \u201cHow do you pronounce Saucony?\u201d the brand announced it would officially change its name to \u201cSock-a-knee\u201d<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saucony\u2019s Logo Inspired by a River<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Not only is Saucony\u2019s name inspired by a river, but so is its logo<\/strong>. The imagery reflects the river\u2019s path, with the latest version featuring three stones, symbolizing the brand\u2019s three pillars: heritage, innovation, and design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saucony and Hyde\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In 1906<\/strong>, Abraham Hyde<\/strong> founded a footwear company in Cambridge, Pennsylvania, which grew alongside Saucony. In 1968, the two brands merged, unifying their logos but keeping the names separate\u2014Saucony for running and Spot-Bilt for team sports.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Source: Saucony<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Spot-Bilt: Saucony\u2019s Basketball Brand<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, Spot-Bilt<\/strong> was Hyde\u2019s brand for team sports like baseball, football, and basketball, where it gained visibility with athletes like Xavier McDaniel<\/strong>, Reggie Miller<\/strong>, and Sam Vincent<\/strong>, especially with the recently reissued Sonic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saucony and Space<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Edward White<\/strong>, of the Gemini IV<\/strong> space mission, was the first American to complete a spacewalk. On his feet, he wore custom boots made specifically for him by Hyde, Saucony\u2019s parent company.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Source: NASA<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Saucony and Women<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

During the 1970s, Saucony grew thanks to jogging<\/strong>, which became a trend in the U.S. and later worldwide. From the beginning, Saucony designed specific models for women<\/a>, making it a rarity among sports brands.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Source: Saucony<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Saucony DXN Trainer<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At the height of professional athletics, Saucony collaborated with New Zealand star runner Rod Dixon<\/strong> to design a shoe that helped him win the 1983 NY Marathon.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Source: Saucony<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Saucony GRID: Inspired by Tennis<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The technology in many Saucony sneakers<\/strong><\/a> is directly inspired by tennis rackets. The Ground Reaction Invertia Device (GRID)<\/strong> system is made of Hytrel\u2122 filaments that provide superior cushioning and stability, helping stabilize the heel on impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Heritage and Performance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Saucony divides its collections into heritage, which revives classic models like the Jazz<\/strong>, Shadow<\/strong>, Shadow 2<\/strong>, Shadow 5000, Progrid Triumph 4<\/strong>, Progrid Omni 9<\/strong>, collaborations, and performance items that retain the brand\u2019s athletic spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Source: Saucony<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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