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Freedom ISO

Freedom ISO
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Exceptional (97/100)

Shoe details

Weight
9.1 oz
Release
2017 Q2
MSRP
$160
Drop Height
4mm

Ratings & Reviews

Exceptional (97/100)

Better than about 95% of shoes

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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This score rates better than 95% of shoes.

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Overall

Exceptional (97/100)

Overall ranking

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Exceptional (97/100)

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Durability

Exceptional (99/100)

Durability ranking

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Exceptional (99/100)

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Appearance

Exceptional (98/100)

Appearance ranking

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Exceptional (98/100)

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Comfort

Exceptional (95/100)

Comfort ranking

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Exceptional (95/100)

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Ranks above 94% of shoes

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Cushioning

Above average (90/100)

Cushioning ranking

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Above average (90/100)

Rank

Ranks above 87% of shoes

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Value

Below average (53/100)

Value ranking

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Below average (53/100)

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Ranks above 3% of shoes

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53%

28/53

Prefer this shoe over another.

Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.

All Running Shoes

Better than 95% of 2,526 running shoes ranked.

Exceptional (97/100)

Daily Trainers

Better than 95% of 1,847 daily trainers ranked.

95%

Saucony

Better than 91% of 206 Saucony shoes ranked.

91%

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Most reviewers like this shoe more than their last shoe.
  • One of the most popular shoes among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Rated among the top 10% of shoes overall.
  • Rated among the top 5% of shoes on comfort.
  • Rated among the top 25% of shoes on cushioning.

Cons

  • Some of reviewers think this shoe runs too small.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

Saucony Freedom ISO
Saucony Freedom ISO 2
HOKA Clifton 9
Freedom ISO
Freedom ISO 2
Clifton 9
Current shoe
Best durability / Best appearance
Lightest / Newest / Best overall
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
9.1 oz M
9.1 oz M
8.5 oz M Lightest
Stack
—
22/18mm
40/35mm
Drop
4mm
4mm
5mm
Release
2017 Q2
2018 Q2
2023 Q1 Newest
MSRP
$160
$160
$165
Best price
—
—
$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Excellent (95%)
Excellent (94%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Excellent (94%)
Excellent (97%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Very good (87%)
Very good (82%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Very good (86%)
Good (80%)
Appearance
Exceptional (97%) Best appearance
Excellent (95%)
Very good (81%)
Value
Bottom tier (3%)
Bottom tier (20%)
Good (74%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

53 reader ratings

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Showing 1–5 of 53 written reviews

An affordable shoe that works well for me.

Anonymous runner · Jan 17, 2020

4/5

Overall

First pair of running shoes. They don't feel the softest when I put them on, but on the other hand my feet don't hurt after I run in them. I've run as far as 8 miles in them. They are green and other people have characterized them as ugly, but I think they look just fine.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
3/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

Long lasting and responsive shoe

Anonymous runner · Dec 30, 2019

5/5

Overall

I got two pairs of these shoes, one about 300 miles after the first pair. The cushioning in them feels almost identical despite the mileage difference. At higher speeds on tight corners you can feel your foot shifting in the shoe but it isn't uncomfortable. In the rain they drain well but also spray water from the toe of the shoe down the length of the shoe. The first thing to fail on the first pair was the glue holding the upper to the base of the shoe at about 600 miles. With the full rubber sole of the shoe these last far longer than other shoes while still feeling good and without causing problems.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Good road allrounder, on par with famous Kinvaras

fullstackrun · Sep 13, 2019

4/5

Overall

I'd recommend getting ones if: * You prefer low drop running shoes with neutral cushioning; or, in particular, a fan of Saucony Kinvara, but now want to try something slightly different, * Enjoy sock-fit (glove fit), * Love running shoes with slick design and cool colours, and * Normally do mid-distance road runs at a medium-high pace;
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

A Non-Authoritative and Blah Review

Anonymous runner · Aug 11, 2019

4/5

Overall

I very much enjoy running in Saucony's Freedom ISO model. I have only tried the first generation version, but two models/colorways that seem sufficiently different. The model navy, near-denim mesh upper felt flimsy and insecure on turns and in general, whenever I planted my foot for additional force. I tried the white model, on the other hand, and so far, after two separate pairs, it seems secure, stable, cushioned, and relatively quick. Not the best-looking shoe, in white or other, but I was told it would compare to running in Kinvaras, only with more durability, and so far that has held on to be true.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Great Shoe

Anonymous runner · Jul 28, 2019

5/5

Overall

I have really liked this shoe. I've been running it in for four months. I bought a half size larger than usual so that my toes could comfortably in the toe box. It's been great.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5