Saucony Freedom ISO 2

Name: Saucony Freedom ISO 2
Brand: Saucony
Rating: 4.6 (18 reviews)

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 8.6 oz · 22/18mm stack · 4mm drop

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock.

How it ranks

The Saucony Freedom ISO 2 ranks among the stronger daily trainers in our data. Looks and comfort are its strongest sub-ratings. Value scores well below its other sub-ratings. The rating is based on 18 runner reviews and 1 other rated shoe in the Freedom ISO product line.

Good

Overall

Good 82

Appearance

Good 89

Comfort

Good 86

Durability

Good 85

Cushioning

Decent 79

Value

Decent 70

Confidence

How settled the rating is against every other rated shoe. A shoe can rate high on confidence with relatively few reviews of its own when its product line has a long record and external ratings from retailer sites agree. Confidence is low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.

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Confidence

94 High

High 94

Based on

The bars show roughly how much each source contributes to this shoe’s rating. Their influence depends on how many reviews we’ve collected, how many earlier versions are in the product line, and the external ratings available.

Product line track record
Our ratings
External ratings

What runners say

“Closest thing to a slipper you'll ever run in.”

5/5 Full review 30 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Saucony Triumph 3

“Soft and cushiony at slower paces, responsive and bouncy at faster paces.”

5/5 Full review 45 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Saucony Freedom ISO

“Ride is heavenly, very responsive yet soft.”

5/5 Full review 30 mpw came from the Nike Zoom Pegasus 35 Turbo

“Runs a 1/2 size small with a tight toe box.”

4/5 Full review 40 mpw training for a half marathon came from the adidas Supernova Glide 6 Boost

“Never had a shoe this light with excellent cushion, support, and reactivity.”

5/5 Full review 55 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Mizuno Wave Rider 22

“Size up half a size—runs a bit smaller.”

5/5 Full review 70 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 34

“You actually forget they're on your foot.”

4/5 Full review 15 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Ghost 10

“Durable, lasting 1200–1300 km.”

4/5 Full review 50 mpw training for a marathon

“Rare combination of lightweight, cushioned, responsiveness.”

5/5 Full review 30 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Saucony Triumph 3

“Feels like a racing flat but for everyday training.”

5/5 Full review 70 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 34

“No plantar fasciitis issues despite problems in other shoes.”

5/5 Full review 45 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Saucony Freedom ISO

“Durability is not as great at high mileage (70+).”

4/5 Full review 57 mpw came from the Saucony Ride ISO

“Feel lighter; legs don't take as much of a beating.”

5/5 Full review 35 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Saucony Kinvara 9

“Heel counter doesn't provide much stability.”

5/5 Full review 45 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Saucony Freedom ISO

“Lacks forefoot rigidity for faster stuff.”

4/5 Full review 40 mpw training for a half marathon came from the adidas Supernova Glide 6 Boost

“Some may dislike the wider toe box.”

5/5 Full review 30 mpw came from the Nike Zoom Pegasus 35 Turbo

Prefer this shoe over another

40% 8/20

Where to buy

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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.

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 for sale, and three reviewers name the price as its downside.

Freedom ISO 2 rates 82. This shoe has high confidence. See how we rate shoes.

Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the Saucony Freedom ISO

Each dot is one version of the Freedom ISO, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.

Rating

40 60 80 100

86 2017 82 2018

Release year

We use the reviews of past versions to inform this shoe’s rating. See why.

Freedom ISO 2 This shoe

2018 · 18 reviews

82 Good

94 Confidence
Freedom ISO

2017 · 53 reviews

86 Good

99 Confidence

Runner Ratings

18 ratings

5/5 11

4/5 7

3/5 0

2/5 0

1/5 0

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Specs & fit

Sizing and ride details at a glance.

Weight: 8.6 oz
Men's / women's: Men's 9.1 oz · Women's 8.2 oz
Release: 2018 Q2
MSRP: $160
Stack: 22/18mm
Drop: 4mm

Runner reviews

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Out of date upper. Best minimalist cushioning

4/5

Overall

I like minimalist shoes for avoiding wear on my feet. These are the best of all the known minimalist shoes. I think the upper latest edition is a little better. Saucony does great with the lower and sometimes uses ugly / excessive uppers. I’d like a sock, light weight upper.

Otherwise as solid as traditional shoes

Anonymous runner · Jun 30, 2023

25 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Pure Flow 4

Comfort: 5/5
Cushioning: 4/5
Durability: 3/5
Appearance: 3/5
Value: 5/5

5/5

Overall

Anonymous runner · Dec 30, 2019

50 mpw came from the New Balance 890 v6

Comfort: 5/5
Cushioning: 5/5
Durability: 5/5
Appearance: 5/5
Value: 4/5

Comfortable, not great

4/5

Overall

Feels fairly light for everyday running. I don’t feel much of a benefit during speed work, but feel strong through long runs.

Anonymous runner · Dec 28, 2019

12 mpw training for a half marathon came from the ASICS GEL-Noosa Tri 10

Comfort: 4/5
Cushioning: 3/5
Durability: 4/5
Appearance: 5/5
Value: 3/5

Saucony Freedom ISO 2 Review

5/5

Overall

I really enjoyed this shoe. I can honestly say the only downside is the price point and some may also dislike the wider toe box. The ride on this shoe is heavenly and very responsive yet soft. I crushed several long runs in these and my feet felt great after. They're also aesthetically pleasing which is always an upside! Highly recommend if you're in search for a moderately cushioned, responsive shoe!

Anonymous runner · Aug 13, 2019

30 mpw came from the Nike Zoom Pegasus 35 Turbo

Comfort: 5/5
Cushioning: 4/5
Durability: 4/5
Appearance: 5/5
Value: 4/5

Saucony Freedom ISO 2

5/5

Overall

The Saucony Freedom ISO 2 delivers in so many ways. It is a rare combination of lightweight, cushioned, responsiveness that I haven't enjoyed since Nike quit making the Skylon. It is the closest thing to a slipper that I have ever run in. Given that I am no long a speedy, 150 pound 30 years old, the Freedom offers the best of everything for an older, heavier, runner who loves the fact that he can both train and race in the same shoe without feeling the need to ever run and race in flats again.

Jayhawk · Aug 9, 2019

30 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Saucony Triumph 3