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Zealot ISO

Zealot ISO
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Below average (59/100)

Shoe details

Weight
8.3 oz
Release
2025
MSRP
$130
Stack Height
26mm heel - 22mm toe
Drop Height
4mm

Ratings & Reviews

Below average (59/100)

Better than about 9% of shoes

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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This score rates worse than 91% 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

Below average (59/100)

Overall ranking

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

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Below average (59/100)

Rank

Ranks above 9% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the score range we think is most likely.

Durability

Above average (84/100)

Durability ranking

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Above average (84/100)

Rank

Ranks above 74% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Comfort

Above average (84/100)

Comfort ranking

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Above average (84/100)

Rank

Ranks above 72% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Cushioning

Good (75/100)

Cushioning ranking

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Good (75/100)

Rank

Ranks above 47% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Appearance

Below average (59/100)

Appearance ranking

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

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Below average (59/100)

Rank

Ranks above 10% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Value

Below average (54/100)

Value ranking

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

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Below average (54/100)

Rank

Ranks above 3% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the score range we think is most likely.

9%

1/11

Prefer this shoe over another.

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

All Running Shoes

Worse than 91% of 2,526 running shoes ranked.

Below average (59/100)

Daily Trainers

Worse than 90% of 1,834 daily trainers ranked.

10%

Saucony

Worse than 90% of 206 Saucony shoes ranked.

10%

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Rated among the top 5% of shoes on comfort.
  • Rated among the top 25% of shoes on durability.

Cons

  • Rated below average overall.
  • Rated below average on cushioning.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

Saucony Zealot ISO
Saucony Zealot ISO 2
HOKA Clifton 9
Zealot ISO
Zealot ISO 2
Clifton 9
Current shoe
Lightest / Newest
Best overall / Best comfort / Best cushioning
Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral (Moderate)
Neutral
Weight
8.3 oz M Lightest
8.6 oz M
8.5 oz M
Stack
26/22mm
27/23mm
40/35mm
Drop
4mm
4mm
5mm
Release
2025 Newest
2017 Q3
2023 Q1
MSRP
$130
$130
$165
Best price
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$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Bottom tier (9%)
Bottom tier (11%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Good (73%)
Below average (38%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Average (47%)
Average (41%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Good (74%)
Average (50%)
Good (80%) Best durability
Appearance
Bottom tier (10%)
Bottom tier (1%)
Very good (81%) Best appearance
Value
Bottom tier (3%)
Bottom tier (1%)
Good (74%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

10 reader ratings

Review a shoe

Showing 1–5 of 10 written reviews

Excellent Shoe - Saucony Zealot

Anonymous runner · Oct 17, 2018

3/5

Overall

As a beginner runner who primarily worked out in Merrell's I was looking for a shoe that was well cushioned but still provided a firm ride. I tried. a pair of Altra's but my heels felt loose in my shoes and I didn't feel confident running in them for long stretches. The Saucony Zealots fit the bill for my narrow foot. I really liked how it felt as if the shoe was wrapped over the top of my foot when the shoes were laced up tightly (comfortable to me); my heels felt secure and my toes had room to move. I really liked that they were lightweight as well.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
3/5

Reader review

13lukek · Dec 11, 2015

5/5

Overall

I've put a lot of miles on this shoe, from easy runs to long runs to speed workouts. The fit is fantastic, with good foot lockdown and heel comfort, along with plenty of room in the forefoot. It's a great shoe for forefoot strikers; it has very good cushion up front but I could imagine it would be too hard in the heel for heel strikers. The only drawback I've found has been that I get a lot of hotspots on the bottom of my foot, specifically just behind the ball of my foot on both edges where the sock liner meets the upper. This may be a personal fit issue, though.
Comfort
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

ortiz91 · Dec 10, 2015

4/5

Overall

They replaced ravennas from my line up. My body needed about 1 month or so to adapt to the lower drop (4mm) so I had minor achiles tendonitis but I get over it with strengthening training. Once adaptation was over they felt really good, they are comfortable and make easy runs really easy. They have good grip as well. I feel them i bit clunky for speed.
Comfort
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
3/5

Reader review

Anonymous runner · Nov 30, 2015

4/5

Overall

I generally use this shoe for my long runs. It is nice and soft and seems pretty durable. The downside was how expensive it was.
Comfort
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
2/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

lizbadley · Jul 23, 2015

4/5

Overall

I was eager to try this shoe after loving the previous versions of the Saucony Kinvara (1-4), but really disliking the kinvara 5. I tried the Zealot on at a Saucony event and found that my normal size 10 felt really short, so when Amazon had them on sale for $85, I purchased the 10.5. It is a bit roomy , but not distractingly so. The toe box is wide, but the midfoot/arch area has a nice feel. These shoes are light, but feel a little more durable than the Kinvara and Virratta (the other Saucony models I run in), which is nice for longer runs and marathon training. I love the look and color combination of the bright blue ones, but the purple/pink ones aren't as pretty...
Comfort
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
3/5