The Saucony Shay XC2 cross country racing spikes are super-lightweight racing shoes suitable for distances from 3K to 10K. As Saucony’s newest model, the XC2 was released in June of 2010. The main update is to be found on the upper part of the shoe, whereas the footplate, midsole, and outsole remain unchanged.

A cool new feature of the Shay XC2 is a window where you can place a piece of mylar of any color to customize the look of the shoe. Given the number of athletes who race XC for their team, these Saucony running shoes provide the perfect way to personalize your team’s racing look, boost team spirit, and really stand out from the crowd.

The XC2 is available in both men’s and women’s models, and also in both the spike and spikeless versions. The spike version includes twelve 5/16 inch pyramid spikes, plus a spike wrench. Like most cross country racing shoes, the cushioning is minimal to reduce the overall weight of the shoe.

It’s good that Saucony did not change the design of the midsole, because this is one of the most surprisingly comfortable foot beds ever found on a shoe made specifically for cross country racing. The dynamic traction that the outsole of the XC2 provides allows for superb control of the challenging terrain found on any cross country course.

The Shay XC2 is available in three different colors:

• Blue / Citron — (men)
• Black / Silver — (men & women)
• Plum / Citron — (women)

Saucony keeps the XC2 super lightweight, which is one of the best features of this XC shoe. The upper on the Shay XC2 uses a bootie-style construction, which wraps securely around the midfoot to provide a customized fit on your foot.

The Saucony Shay XC2 is named after the memory of All-American distance runner Ryan Shay.

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