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Saucony Freedom Trainer

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock.

How it ranks

The Saucony Freedom Trainer sits about average for daily trainers in our data. Comfort and looks are its strongest sub-ratings. The rating rests on 1 runner review. Another 11 reviews would set the confidence on this shoe's own reviews.

Saucony Freedom Trainer

Current estimate: Decent

74/100
Overall
74
Comfort
80
Appearance
77
Cushioning
76
Value
76
Durability
69
Confidence

Confidence

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Confidence

58/100

58

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and 1 runner rating.

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Prices updated daily. Last checked Sep 14.


Pros

  • The one reviewer so far says the sole and cushioning hold up for a very long time.

Cons

  • That same reviewer says the mesh upper is what always wears down first.

Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale

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Confidence
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Better Shoes Rating

Freedom Trainer rates 74. This shoe has low certainty. See how we rate shoes.

Reader Ratings

1 rating
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4/5 1
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Specs & fit

Sizing and ride details at a glance.

Release
2017
MSRP
$70

Runner reviews

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Overall great, upper needs improvement.

4/5

Overall

Great shoe. The upper could be a bit stronger as the sole and cushion holds up for a very long time. The mesh is what always wears down and breaks. Thus ia mostly noticeable because the ready of the shoe holds up far longer than most any other shoe I've experienced.

Anonymous runner · Jul 17, 2019

60 mpw training for a marathon came from the Brooks PureFlow 6

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

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Speed / workouts
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
8.5 oz M Lightest
9.4 oz M
Stack
40/35mm
Drop
5mm
Release
2017
2023 Q1
2024 Q3 Newest
MSRP
$70
$145
$190
Best price
$149.99 Lowest price
$189.99
Ratings
Overall
Decent (74)
Exceptional (99)
Exceptional (99)
Comfort
Good (80)
Exceptional (99)
Exceptional (99)
Cushioning
Decent (76)
Exceptional (99) Best cushioning
Exceptional (99)
Durability
Below average (69)
Very good (92) Best durability
Good (87)
Appearance
Decent (77)
Very good (91) Best appearance
Very good (90)
Value
Decent (76)
Good (88) Best value
Good (85)
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