Saucony Freedom ISO
Every version of the Freedom ISO 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 ISO scores above 91% of the lines we track.
Saucony Freedom ISO vs. Other Shoes
Each dot is one rated shoe: the Freedom ISO in gold, all other shoes in gray.
Rating by version, oldest first
Each dot is one version of the Freedom ISO, 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 ISO 2 | 2018 | 8.6 oz | 22/18mm · 4mm drop | 89 | -5 | 18 | $160 MSRP |
| Saucony Freedom ISO | 2017 | 9.1 oz | 4mm drop | 94 | — | 53 | $160 MSRP |
2 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.
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Saucony
Freedom ISO 289 Good Good · 18 reviews · Confidence 90/100
v2 (2018) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 8.6 oz · 4mm drop · 22mm stack
Reviewers consistently praise the knit upper's comfort on long runs.
Durability 89MSRP $160
Overall89Appearance94Comfort92Durability89Cushioning87Value69Confidence90Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Reviewers consistently praise the knit upper's comfort on long runs.
Runners describe it as light and cushioned, still responsive at faster paces.
Several reviewers report it holding up well over high mileage, one at 1,200 to 1,300 km.
Cons
Two reviewers say it runs about half a size small.
Two reviewers find the heel counter and the support limited.
It lists at $160, above the $150 median for daily trainers on sale, and three reviewers name the price as its downside.
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Saucony
Freedom ISO94 Excellent Excellent · 53 reviews · Confidence 97/100
v1 (2017) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 9.1 oz · 4mm drop
Reviewers report outsoles holding up past 500 miles with little wear.
Durability 98MSRP $160
Overall94Durability98Appearance97Comfort91Cushioning89Value58Confidence97Buy it now
Not available at tracked retailers right now.
Pros
Reviewers report outsoles holding up past 500 miles with little wear.
Reviewers use it for easy runs, tempo work and marathons.
Many describe cushioning that stays springy while keeping road feel.
Cons
It lists at $160, fourteen reviewers call it expensive, and value is the lowest-rated dimension at 3.9 out of 5.
Uppers often tear or look ragged before the sole wears.
Eleven of forty-two reviewers with a fit answer say it runs small, and seven find the upper loose enough to feel unstable cornering.
