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.
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.
Confidence
94 High
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.
“Closest thing to a slipper you'll ever run in.”
“Soft and cushiony at slower paces, responsive and bouncy at faster paces.”
“Ride is heavenly, very responsive yet soft.”
“Runs a 1/2 size small with a tight toe box.”
“Never had a shoe this light with excellent cushion, support, and reactivity.”
“Size up half a size—runs a bit smaller.”
“You actually forget they're on your foot.”
“Durable, lasting 1200–1300 km.”
“Rare combination of lightweight, cushioned, responsiveness.”
“Feels like a racing flat but for everyday training.”
“No plantar fasciitis issues despite problems in other shoes.”
“Durability is not as great at high mileage (70+).”
“Feel lighter; legs don't take as much of a beating.”
“Heel counter doesn't provide much stability.”
“Lacks forefoot rigidity for faster stuff.”
“Some may dislike the wider toe box.”
40% 8/20
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Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale
Each dot is one rated shoe for sale, placed by its rating and by how much evidence sits behind it. Shoes toward the top right are both well rated and well established.
Better Shoes Rating
Each dot is one version of the Freedom ISO, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.
Release year
Freedom ISO 2 This shoe
2018 · 18 reviews
82 Good
94 Confidence
2017 · 53 reviews
86 Good
99 Confidence
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jul 18, 2019
35 mpw training for a marathon
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jul 15, 2019
70 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Saucony Kinvara 9
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jul 12, 2019
55 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Mizuno Wave Rider 22
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jul 8, 2019
35 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Saucony Kinvara 9
4/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jul 4, 2019
50 mpw training for a marathon
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