Originally debuted as a part of the label's running line in the '80s, the Shadow 5000 returns in a dark paint-up. Breathable mesh and suede layer up the uppers with classic branding adorning the sidewalls too. Creamy EVA midsoles absorb shock in each step while the XT-600 triangular lug outsole rounds out the design. The modern classic returns with a high-end update of its athletic past. Released atorigine in 1989 as a performance running shoe, the shoe represents a period of true innovation in running technology, where athleticism met aesthetics. Now, 30 years later, the Shadow 5000 has transcended its athletic roots to become a modern classic. Shock-absorbing EVA midsole to take the shoe's comfort to the next level. Triangular XT-600 rubber gives the shoes extra grip. Saucony's '80s icon first made its debut as a running silhouette, before working its way into the contemporary lifestyle space. The Shadow 5000 in black utilises breathable mesh on the upper, which is overlaid with premium suede panelling. Below, a shock-absorbing EVA midsole is backed by an XT-600 triangular lug rubber traction outsole.