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Saucony Freedom

Every version of the Freedom we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.

Freedom
81Good
vs. Median Line
+6

The line's rating is the median Better Shoes Rating of its five most recent rated versions. The median product line rates 75, and the Freedom rates above 75% 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.

Rating

Release year

See our analysis of whether a new version is usually as good as the one it replaces.

Saucony Freedom versions with ratings, specs and prices
Version Released Weight Stack Rating Change Reviews Price
Saucony Freedom 5 2022 7.9 oz 28/24mm stack · 4mm drop 79 -3 4 —
Saucony Freedom 4 2021 7.0 oz 28/24mm stack · 4mm drop 81 -7 1 —
Saucony Freedom 3 2020 8.1 oz — 88 — 2 $150 MSRP

3 shoes

Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 29.

  1. Saucony

    Freedom 5

    79 Decent Decent 5 reviews Confidence 11 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.

    v5 (2022) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.9 oz · 28mm stack · 4mm drop

    One reviewer, on a fortieth pair, says the cushioning outlasts the outsole rubber.

    Freedom 5
    Durability 81
    Overall
    79
    Durability
    81
    Value
    80
    Comfort
    78
    Appearance
    77
    Cushioning
    73
    Confidence
    11

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    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.

    Full review →

  2. Saucony

    Freedom 4

    81 Good Good 2 reviews Confidence 14 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.

    v4 (2021) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.0 oz · 28mm stack · 4mm drop

    Both reviewers rate durability 5 out of 5.

    Freedom 4
    Durability 84
    Overall
    81
    Durability
    84
    Comfort
    79
    Value
    78
    Appearance
    78
    Cushioning
    74
    Confidence
    14

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    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.

    Full review →

  3. Saucony

    Freedom 3

    88 Good Good 2 reviews Confidence 4 Few reviews. Our runners have rated this shoe only a few times, so its rating may change.

    v3 (2020) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.1 oz

    One of two reviewers so far calls it extremely comfortable and good for every kind of run.

    Freedom 3
    Durability 82

    MSRP $150

    Overall
    88
    Comfort
    84
    Durability
    82
    Cushioning
    79
    Appearance
    77
    Value
    76
    Confidence
    4

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    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.

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