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.
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
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.
“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.”
55% 17/31
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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 Ride ISO, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.
Release year
Ride ISO 2 This shoe
2019 · 24 reviews
89 Good
96 Confidence
2018 · 10 reviews
85 Good
92 Confidence
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jul 23, 2019
40 mpw training for a half marathon
4/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jul 18, 2019
50 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Saucony Ride 9
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jul 16, 2019
40 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Saucony Ride ISO
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jul 15, 2019
35 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Ghost 12
5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jul 14, 2019
10 mpw training for a marathon came from the Brooks Adrenaline GTS 19
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