Saucony

Guide ISO 2

Guide ISO 2
Daily trainer · Stability · Road
Excellent (91/100)

Shoe details

Weight
10.3 oz
Release
2018 Q3
MSRP
$120
Stack Height
27mm heel - 19mm toe
Drop Height
8mm

Ratings & Reviews

Excellent (91/100)

Better than about 87% of shoes

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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This score rates better than 87% of shoes.

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Overall

Excellent (91/100)

Overall ranking

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Excellent (91/100)

Rank

Ranks above 87% of shoes

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Durability

Excellent (91/100)

Durability ranking

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Excellent (91/100)

Rank

Ranks above 87% of shoes

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Comfort

Above average (90/100)

Comfort ranking

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Above average (90/100)

Rank

Ranks above 86% of shoes

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Value

Above average (81/100)

Value ranking

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Above average (81/100)

Rank

Ranks above 67% of shoes

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Cushioning

Good (69/100)

Cushioning ranking

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Good (69/100)

Rank

Ranks above 34% of shoes

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Appearance

Good (67/100)

Appearance ranking

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Good (67/100)

Rank

Ranks above 24% of shoes

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54%

7/13

Prefer this shoe over another.

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

All Running Shoes

Better than 87% of 2,526 running shoes ranked.

Excellent (91/100)

Daily Trainers

Better than 87% of 1,847 daily trainers ranked.

87%

Saucony

Better than 80% of 206 Saucony shoes ranked.

80%

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Most reviewers like this shoe more than their last shoe.
  • Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Rated above average overall.
  • Rated among the top 10% of shoes on comfort.
  • Rated above average on cushioning.

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Stability
Stability
Neutral
Weight
10.3 oz M
10.3 oz M
8.5 oz M Lightest
Stack
27/19mm
40/35mm
Drop
8mm
8mm
5mm
Release
2018 Q3
2017 Q3
2023 Q1 Newest
MSRP
$120
$120
$165
Best price
$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Very good (87%)
Good (76%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Very good (86%)
Good (74%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Below average (34%)
Below average (26%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Very good (87%) Best durability
Average (54%)
Good (80%)
Appearance
Below average (24%)
Below average (21%)
Very good (81%) Best appearance
Value
Above average (67%)
Very good (87%) Best value
Good (74%)
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Reader Ratings

12 reader ratings

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Light and comfort

Anonymous runner · Jan 1, 2020

5/5

Overall

Nice shoe that works for both short tempo to long slow distans. My second pair and aiming for a third pair.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Great all around shoe

Anonymous runner · Dec 31, 2019

5/5

Overall

I've been running in the Saucony Guides on and off for years. I think they are a great multi-purpose shoe; they have a nice firm, responsive cushioning that can feel fast while still protecting my feet while racking up the miles. Previously I ran in the Guide 10's and the ISO 2's fit much better because they are a little wider in the toe box.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

Absolute workhorse of a shoe

Anonymous runner · Jul 30, 2019

4/5

Overall

Got these shoes to replace my Gel-Kayano 24's. I wanted something that had a decent level of support and cushioning that I could use for my longer runs. I have put 400k in them so far and they still look and feel brand new. Very impressed.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Saucony Guide Iso 2 Support

Anonymous runner · Jul 25, 2019

4/5

Overall

I need extra support in a running shoe and Guide delivers. Nice color choices, nice roomy toe box, wish they lasted a bit longer, but this is my go-to shoe
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
4/5

A day in and day out workhorse

Anonymous runner · Jul 7, 2019

5/5

Overall

I’ve been with the guide iso for 3 shoe cycles now and they’ve lasted for far longer than any shoe that I’ve had before.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5