Saucony

Cortana 2

Cortana 2
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Shoe details

Release
2025

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Below average (61/100)

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Below average (61/100)

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Below average (61/100)

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Cushioning

Good (78/100)

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Good (78/100)

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Comfort

Good (76/100)

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Good (76/100)

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Appearance

Good (69/100)

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Good (69/100)

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Durability

Below average (57/100)

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Below average (57/100)

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Value

Below average (51/100)

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Below average (51/100)

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
8.5 oz M
Stack
40/35mm
Drop
5mm
Release
2025 Newest
2016
2023 Q1
MSRP
$165
Best price
$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Bottom tier (14%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Average (48%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Average (50%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Bottom tier (5%)
Good (80%) Best durability
Appearance
Below average (26%)
Very good (81%) Best appearance
Value
Bottom tier (1%)
Good (74%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

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Reader review

knox harrington · Apr 6, 2015

3/5

Overall

Comfortable and nicely cushioned. I like the small heel toe drop. The problem is durability. The Upper rips away from the midsole by ~200 miles.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
2/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
3/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Sep 19, 2014

4/5

Overall

This is my third pair of Cortana 2s. I wanted to move to the Cortana 3, but it is too narrow. The Cortana 2 is a good, light, cushioned trainer that can also do tempos and speed work. I like the 4mm drop on it. Biggest dislikes, besides them making the 3 so much narrower, is the tongue is thick but narrow and can move a little. and the outsole rubber wears too quickly.
Comfort
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5