Saucony

Freedom 4

Freedom 4
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Shoe details

Release
2022 Q1

Ratings & Reviews

Above average (86/100)

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Overall

Above average (86/100)

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Above average (86/100)

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Ranks above 76% of shoes

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Durability

Excellent (91/100)

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Excellent (91/100)

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Ranks above 85% of shoes

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Comfort

Above average (86/100)

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Above average (86/100)

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Ranks above 75% of shoes

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Value

Above average (85/100)

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Above average (85/100)

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Ranks above 71% of shoes

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Appearance

Above average (80/100)

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Above average (80/100)

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Ranks above 59% of shoes

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Cushioning

Good (76/100)

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Good (76/100)

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Ranks above 50% of shoes

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Lightest / Best durability / Best value
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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
8 oz M Lightest
8.5 oz M
Stack
28/24mm
40/35mm
Drop
4mm
5mm
Release
2022 Q1
2022 Q2
2023 Q1 Newest
MSRP
$165
Best price
$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Good (76%)
Very good (87%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Good (75%)
Excellent (90%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Average (51%)
Good (72%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Very good (85%)
Very good (87%) Best durability
Good (80%)
Appearance
Average (59%)
Very good (81%)
Very good (81%) Best appearance
Value
Good (71%)
Very good (82%) Best value
Good (74%)
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Reader Ratings

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Reader review

LDhobbyjog · Jul 31, 2023

4/5

Overall

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