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Zealot ISO 2

Zealot ISO 2
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Below average (60/100)

Shoe details

Weight
8.6 oz
Release
2017 Q3
MSRP
$130
Stack Height
27mm heel - 23mm toe
Drop Height
4mm

Ratings & Reviews

Below average (60/100)

Better than about 11% of shoes

Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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This score rates worse than 89% 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 (60/100)

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 (60/100)

Rank

Ranks above 11% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

Durability

Good (75/100)

Durability ranking

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Good (75/100)

Rank

Ranks above 50% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Cushioning

Good (73/100)

Cushioning ranking

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Good (73/100)

Rank

Ranks above 41% of shoes

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Comfort

Good (71/100)

Comfort ranking

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Good (71/100)

Rank

Ranks above 38% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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Appearance

Below average (51/100)

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 (51/100)

Rank

Ranks above 1% of shoes

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Value

Below average (51/100)

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 (51/100)

Rank

Ranks above 1% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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

50%

4/8

Prefer this shoe over another.

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

All Running Shoes

Worse than 89% of 2,526 running shoes ranked.

Below average (60/100)

Daily Trainers

Worse than 87% of 1,834 daily trainers ranked.

13%

Saucony

Worse than 88% of 206 Saucony shoes ranked.

12%

Pros & Cons

Pros

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

Cons

  • Rated among the bottom 10% of shoes overall.
  • Rated below average on comfort.
  • Rated below average on cushioning.

Compared to other shoes

See how this shoe compares to others like it.

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

7 reader ratings

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Showing 1–5 of 7 written reviews

Reader review

ricerunner32 · Jul 12, 2018

5/5

Overall

This is right up there as one of the best shoes I have run in. Love the 4mm drop, which makes for a super smooth ride. Good snappy forefoot for pushing faster paces while having enough cushioning for long runs. At 8.6 oz this is a great lightweight trainer with awesome durability (over 500 miles).
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

Solid but unremarkable

mellorunner · Jul 8, 2018

4/5

Overall

Well built and comfortable. Broke in quickly with now issues. Cushioned but not a 'soggy' feel. Still, probably not the best for up-tempo work. A solid option for regular mileage though.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
3/5

Everyday Trainers

Coach Jeff ROC · Jun 28, 2018

4/5

Overall

I had been training a lot in racers but wanted a comfier shoe for a summer base-building phase. These feel very comfortable to me and after about 300 miles, they still feel like new to me. I also tried on the Freedoms, but they felt a little "softer" than I wanted, but it was close. I bought the Reflex rather than the regular Zealot model simply because it was a clearance sale and they only had my size in this model.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
4/5

Reader review

J Martin · Feb 7, 2018

4/5

Overall

Shoe is solid. Comfortable. Expensive.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
3/5

Stable neutral shoe for long mile training

Anonymous runner · Feb 7, 2018

5/5

Overall

I have purchased a handful of shoes in this model as well as the previous edition. It is a very durable shoe for a neutral foot probation. I train for half and full marathons and this shoe provides excellent support and durability, especially for long runs (15+ miles). Highly recommended!
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
3/5