Saucony Freedom
Every version of the Freedom we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The score is the median Better Shoes Rating of the line's shoes, out of 100. The average product line scores 76, and the Freedom scores above 90% of the lines we track.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the Freedom, placed by its rating and release year.
Release year
See our analysis of whether a new version is usually as good as the one it replaces.
| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Score | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| Saucony Freedom 5 | 2022 | 7.5 oz | 28/24mm · 4mm drop | 91 | 0 | 4 | — |
| Saucony Freedom 4 | 2021 | — | — | 90 | -7 | 1 | — |
| Saucony Freedom 3 | 2020 | — | — | 98 | — | 2 | $150 MSRP |
3 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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Saucony
Freedom 591 Very good Very good · 5 reviews · Confidence 67/100
v5 (2022) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.5 oz · 4mm drop · 28mm stack
One reviewer, on a fortieth pair, says the cushioning outlasts the outsole rubber.
Durability 91Overall91Durability91Value88Comfort88Appearance83Cushioning80Confidence67Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
One reviewer, on a fortieth pair, says the cushioning outlasts the outsole rubber.
Light at 8 oz with a 4mm drop, and one reviewer picks up the pace on faster reps in it.
Reviewers rate comfort and value highly.
Cons
Cushioning is its lowest-rated dimension, and one reviewer finds it stiff and low to the ground until it breaks in.
One reviewer finds it unstable through sharp turns and not suited to trails.
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Saucony
Freedom 490 Very good Very good · 2 reviews · Confidence 38/100
v4 (2021) · Daily trainer · Neutral
Both reviewers rate durability 5 out of 5.
Durability 92Overall90Durability92Comfort87Value82Appearance80Cushioning79Confidence38Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Both reviewers rate durability 5 out of 5.
Cons
Cushioning is its lowest-rated dimension, at 4 out of 5 from both reviewers.
The earlier Freedom 3 rates higher than this version.
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Saucony
Freedom 398 Exceptional Exceptional · 2 reviews · Confidence 81/100
v3 (2020) · Daily trainer · Neutral
One of two reviewers so far calls it extremely comfortable and good for every kind of run.
Durability 90MSRP $150
Overall98Comfort93Durability90Cushioning89Appearance79Value79Confidence81Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
One of two reviewers so far calls it extremely comfortable and good for every kind of run.
The other likes the mix of cushioning and flexibility at what they describe as a 4mm drop.
The Freedom 4 and Freedom 5 that follow both score 91, on two reviews and five reviews.
Cons
One of two reviewers so far gets holes in the toe box well before the rest of the shoe wears out.
