Saucony Freedom ISO 2

Name: Saucony Freedom ISO 2
Brand: Saucony
Rating: 4.6 (18 reviews)

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 9.1 oz · 4mm drop · 22/18mm stack

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock.

How it ranks

The Saucony Freedom ISO 2 ranks among the stronger daily trainers in our data. Looks and comfort are its strongest sub-ratings. Value scores well below its other sub-ratings. The rating rests on 18 runner reviews and 1 other rated shoe in the Freedom ISO product line.

Good

89/100

Overall

Good 89

Appearance

Excellent 94

Comfort

Very good 92

Durability

Good 89

Cushioning

Good 87

Value

Below average 70

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 will score low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.

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Confidence

90/100

High 90

What runners say

“Closest thing to a slipper you'll ever run in.”

5/5 Full review 30 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Saucony Triumph 3

“Soft and cushiony at slower paces, responsive and bouncy at faster paces.”

5/5 Full review 45 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Saucony Freedom ISO

“Ride is heavenly, very responsive yet soft.”

5/5 Full review 30 mpw came from the Nike Zoom Pegasus 35 Turbo

“Runs a 1/2 size small with a tight toe box.”

4/5 Full review 40 mpw training for a half marathon came from the adidas Supernova Glide 6 Boost

“Never had a shoe this light with excellent cushion, support, and reactivity.”

5/5 Full review 55 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Mizuno Wave Rider 22

“Size up half a size—runs a bit smaller.”

5/5 Full review 70 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 34

“You actually forget they're on your foot.”

4/5 Full review 15 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Ghost 10

“Durable, lasting 1200–1300 km.”

4/5 Full review 50 mpw training for a marathon

“Rare combination of lightweight, cushioned, responsiveness.”

5/5 Full review 30 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Saucony Triumph 3

“Feels like a racing flat but for everyday training.”

5/5 Full review 70 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 34

Prefer this shoe over another

40% 8/20

Where to buy

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Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.

Pros

Reviewers consistently praise the knit upper's comfort on long runs.
Runners describe it as light and cushioned, still responsive at faster paces.
Several reviewers report it holding up well over high mileage, one at 1,200 to 1,300 km.

Cons

Two reviewers say it runs about half a size small.
Two reviewers find the heel counter and the support limited.
It lists at $160, above the $150 median for daily trainers on sale, and three reviewers name the price as its downside.

Freedom ISO 2 rates 89. This shoe has high certainty. See how we rate shoes.

Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the Saucony Freedom ISO

Each dot is one version of the Freedom ISO, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.

Rating

40 60 80 100

94 2017 89 2018

Release year

We use the reviews of past versions to inform this shoe’s rating. See why.

Freedom ISO 2 This shoe

2018 · 18 reviews

89 Good

90 Confidence
Freedom ISO

2017 · 53 reviews

94 Excellent

97 Confidence

Reader Ratings

18 ratings

5/5 11

4/5 7

3/5 0

2/5 0

1/5 0

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Specs & fit

Sizing and ride details at a glance.

Weight: 9.1 oz
Release: 2018 Q2
MSRP: $160
Stack Height: 22mm heel - 18mm toe
Drop Height: 4mm

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5/5

Overall

Anonymous runner · Jul 2, 2019

75 mpw training for a marathon came from the Saucony Freedom ISO

Comfort: 5/5
Cushioning: 5/5
Durability: 5/5
Appearance: 5/5
Value: 5/5

Saucony Freedom

5/5

Overall

Great responsive shoe capable of everyday training.

Anonymous runner · Jul 2, 2019

40 mpw training for middle distance came from the Saucony Mirage 5

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

Skinny heel, wide toebox

4/5

Overall

I'm hard to fit. I have extra skinny heels that have been known to pop out of running shoes (looking at you Hokas) but my forefoot and toes spread quite a bit while running. I also have super high arches that no matter what require support. So far it's a toss up between these and the Brooks Ghost 10 on fit. They have just the right amount of cushion for my heavier self without being too heavy a shoe. I like the feel of them when I run. I actually forget they are on my foot which is a good thing. I'm quite happy with these. I will keep them in my rotation.

Anonymous runner · Jul 2, 2019

15 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Brooks Ghost 10

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

Saucony Freedom ISO 2

5/5

Overall

The Saucony Freedom ISO 2 is a great shoe for fast paced runs and for a great cross country season. The durability is great on this shoe. Size .5 up. The shoe runs a bit smaller. So go up half a size. It’s sweet spot is for runners who land on the ball of the foot. Heel striking would be harsh on this shoe. Cushioning is great, form fast shoe. Feels like a racing flat but for everyday training

Anonymous runner · Oct 23, 2018

70 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 34

Comfort: 4/5
Cushioning: 4/5
Durability: 5/5
Appearance: 5/5
Value: 3/5

Very comfortable soft shoe to go the distance

4/5

Overall

Very comfortable with knit upper and soft foam. It is a durable shoe I picked up for my longer runs to lessen impact while not getting something stiff and bulky. I would recommend for someone who enjoys more minimalist feel for long runs, and it is still relatively light.

slober · Sep 21, 2018

30 mpw training for a half marathon came from the adidas adiZero adios 3 Boost (2018)