Retro style, modern ride: The Paramount Max borrows the look of Saucony's 2007-era trainers but pairs it with a high-stack, max-cushion platform. Built for easy miles: A smooth, stable ride with plenty of cushioning makes it an excellent daily trainer, though it isn't designed as a fast, propulsive super trainer. Comfort wins out: Breathable mesh, a roomy fit, and a broad, stable base impressed testers, with the minimally padded heel collar standing out as the main drawback.