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Saucony

Ride ISO 2

Ride ISO 2
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Exceptional (97/100)

Shoe details

Weight
9.8 oz
Release
2019 Q2
MSRP
$120
Stack Height
27mm heel - 19mm toe
Drop Height
8mm

Ratings & Reviews

Exceptional (97/100)

Better than about 97% of shoes

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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This score rates better than 97% of shoes.

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Rating breakdown

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The darker band shows the central score range. The lighter band shows a wider range of reasonable outcomes. More reviews for this shoe usually narrow both bands.

Overall

Exceptional (97/100)

Overall ranking

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Exceptional (97/100)

Rank

Ranks above 97% of shoes

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Value

Exceptional (96/100)

Value ranking

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Exceptional (96/100)

Rank

Ranks above 95% of shoes

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Comfort

Excellent (95/100)

Comfort ranking

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Excellent (95/100)

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Ranks above 94% of shoes

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Cushioning

Above average (88/100)

Cushioning ranking

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Above average (88/100)

Rank

Ranks above 83% of shoes

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Durability

Above average (84/100)

Durability ranking

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Above average (84/100)

Rank

Ranks above 76% of shoes

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Appearance

Good (70/100)

Appearance ranking

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Good (70/100)

Rank

Ranks above 32% of shoes

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55%

17/31

Prefer this shoe over another.

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

All Running Shoes

Better than 97% of 2,526 running shoes ranked.

Exceptional (97/100)

Daily Trainers

Better than 97% of 1,847 daily trainers ranked.

97%

Saucony

Better than 94% of 206 Saucony shoes ranked.

94%

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Most reviewers like this shoe more than their last shoe.
  • Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Rated among the top 25% of shoes overall.
  • Rated among the top 25% of shoes on comfort.
  • Rated above average on cushioning.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

Saucony Ride ISO 2
Saucony Ride ISO
HOKA Clifton 9
Ride ISO 2
Ride ISO
Clifton 9
Current shoe
Reference shoe
Best durability / Best value
Lightest / Newest / Best overall
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
9.8 oz M
9.5 oz M
8.5 oz M Lightest
Stack
27/19mm
27/19mm
40/35mm
Drop
8mm
8mm
5mm
Release
2019 Q2
2018 Q1
2023 Q1 Newest
MSRP
$120
$120
$165
Best price
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$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Excellent (97%)
Excellent (95%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Excellent (94%)
Exceptional (97%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Very good (83%)
Very good (87%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Good (76%)
Very good (88%) Best durability
Good (80%)
Appearance
Below average (32%)
Average (50%)
Very good (81%) Best appearance
Value
Excellent (95%)
Exceptional (97%) Best value
Good (74%)
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Reader Ratings

24 reader ratings

Review a shoe

Showing 1–5 of 24 written reviews

Ride the clouds baby

Anonymous runner · Jan 13, 2020

5/5

Overall

The Saucony Ride has been my go to shoe for years as it is the perfect shoe for recovery or a long run. I have never had any injury problems with the shoe and honestly feel less soreness when running in the Ride compared to other shoes I have worn (dozens).
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Great shoe

Anonymous runner · Jan 8, 2020

5/5

Overall

I liked the ride okay before they made it ISO/changed the upper, but now I love it. Great shoe.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

Solid Trainer

Anonymous runner · Jan 6, 2020

5/5

Overall

Upper: Really nice and comfortable. I have narrow feet and it still works well. Mid Sole: Kinda on the firmer side, at least compared to my last shoes (brooks ghost 12). At first I didn't like this but after 50 or so miles they started to break in more and I started to really like it Out Sole: Seems durable so far. I have put 260 or so miles on them and there is some light wear but should last at least another 50-100 miles Overall: There isn't anything fancy about this shoe. It's just a very solid daily trainer.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Great everyday shoe!

Anonymous runner · Dec 31, 2019

5/5

Overall

I run high school cross country, and these shoes are great for all of my runs (ranging from 3-8 miles).
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

Good Workhorse

Milenk101 · Dec 29, 2019

4/5

Overall

Did a lot of miles on variable surfaces with this.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
2/5
Value
4/5