Retread sandals, is that what you guys are talking about?
I went to Saucony outlet last night. Tried both Ride 8 and 9, and ended up with the 8 as the replacement for my 7. The 9 has the "everun" tech in it, but wearing one on each foot I could tell I really didn't like the 9.
The 8 is an improvement over the 7 in that the tongue actually comes higher than the top lace when tied down tight.
I'm wearing the 8s today at work to break them in. . .