Ride the clouds baby
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jan 13, 2020
70 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Ghost 12
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 4/5
Saucony Ride ISO 2
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 9.3 oz · 27/19mm stack · 8mm drop
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock.
How it ranks
The Saucony Ride ISO 2 is one of the strongest daily trainers in our data. Comfort and value are its strongest sub-ratings. Looks scores well below its other sub-ratings. The rating is based on 24 runner reviews and 1 other rated shoe in the Ride ISO product line.
Good
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
96 Very high
Based on
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- Product line track record
- Our ratings
- External ratings
What runners say
“Firmer at first, but breaks in nicely after 50 miles.”
“Perfect balance of cushion for long runs and light enough for up-tempo running.”
“Upper feels roomy and supple while still providing lockdown for turning up the pace.”
“Insole feels hard and lumpy first 8-10 minutes, then settles into a nice groove.”
“Feel less soreness compared to other shoes I have worn.”
“I could see getting at least 500-600 miles out of these before the foam starts to feel dead.”
“Feet and legs feel like they're being pampered in a luxury car.”
“Neutral feel provides plenty of cushion while allowing connection to the ground.”
“Restricts foot feel and increases pain on uneven/rough terrain.”
“Feels more responsive than most trainers without feeling stiff.”
“Cushioning continues at least through 12 miles.”
“More of a casual/comfort running-styled shoe than a serious training shoe.”
“Update decreased grip on non-road terrain.”
“Perhaps too heavy for tempo runs.”
“Uppers wear a little rapidly due to breathability material.”
“Worn down quite quickly but comfortable.”
“Would not take it out for speed work.”
“The toe box is spacious.”
“The cushioning is good.”
Prefer this shoe over another
55% 17/31
Where to buy
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
Pros
- Reviewers praise the roomy, well-padded upper and the secure heel hold.
- Four reviewers report 250 to 500 miles with modest outsole wear.
- The Ride ISO before it scores 93 on ten reviews, and two reviewers who come from it rate this better.
Cons
- Three reviewers have the thin mesh upper tear or wear through quickly.
- Two reviewers find the cushioning firm, and a third says it feels hard and lumpy for the first ten minutes of a run.
- One reviewer finds it too heavy at 9.8 oz for tempo runs or speed work.
Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale
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Better Shoes Rating
Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the Saucony Ride ISO
Each dot is one version of the Ride ISO, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.
Release year
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Ride ISO 2 This shoe
2019 · 24 reviews
89 Good
96 Confidence
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2018 · 10 reviews
85 Good
92 Confidence
Specs & fit
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
- Weight
- 9.3 oz
- Men's / women's
- Men's 9.8 oz · Women's 8.8 oz
- Release
- 2019 Q2
- MSRP
- $120
- Stack
- 27/19mm
- Drop
- 8mm
Runner reviews
Great shoe
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jan 8, 2020
40 mpw training for a half marathon came from the New Balance 1080 v10
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 5/5
Solid Trainer
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jan 6, 2020
55 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Ghost 12
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 4/5
Great everyday shoe!
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Dec 31, 2019
came from the Saucony Ride ISO
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 5/5
Good Workhorse
4/5
Overall
Milenk101 · Dec 29, 2019
75 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Saucony Ride ISO
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 2/5
- Value
- 4/5
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- Brooks Ghost 12 3 runners
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