Saucony Freedom
Every version of the Freedom we track, compared on ratings, specs and current price.
The line's rating is the median Better Shoes Rating of its five most recent rated versions. The median product line rates 76, and the Freedom rates above 80% 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
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| Version | Released | Weight | Stack | Rating | Change | Reviews | Price |
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| Saucony Freedom 5 | 2022 | 7.9 oz | 28/24mm stack · 4mm drop | 80 | -2 | 4 | — |
| Saucony Freedom 4 | 2021 | 7.0 oz | 28/24mm stack · 4mm drop | 82 | -6 | 1 | — |
| Saucony Freedom 3 | 2020 | 8.1 oz | — | 88 | — | 2 | $150 MSRP |
3 shoes
Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
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Saucony
Freedom 580 80 Good Good Good 5 reviews Confidence 73
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.
Durability 81Overall80Durability81Value80Comfort78Appearance78Cushioning73Confidence73Buy 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 482 82 Good Good Good 2 reviews Confidence 72
v4 (2021) · Daily trainer · Neutral · 7.0 oz · 28mm stack · 4mm drop
Both reviewers rate durability 5 out of 5.
Durability 83Overall82Durability83Comfort79Value79Appearance78Cushioning74Confidence72Buy 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 388 88 Good Good Good 2 reviews Confidence 60
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.
Durability 82MSRP $150
Overall88Comfort84Durability82Cushioning79Appearance76Value76Confidence60Buy 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.
