Saucony Freedom ISO

First pair of running shoes. They don't feel the softest when I put them on, but on the other hand my feet don't hurt after I run in them. I've run as far as 8 miles in them. They are green and other people have characterized them as ugly, but I think they look just fine.

I got two pairs of these shoes, one about 300 miles after the first pair. The cushioning in them feels almost identical despite the mileage difference. At higher speeds on tight corners you can feel your foot shifting in the shoe but it isn't uncomfortable. In the rain they drain well but also spray water from the toe of the shoe down the length of the shoe. The first thing to fail on the first pair was the glue holding the upper to the base of the shoe at about 600 miles. With the full rubber sole of the shoe these last far longer than other shoes while still feeling good and without causing problems.

I'd recommend getting ones if:

* You prefer low drop running shoes with neutral cushioning; or, in particular, a fan of Saucony Kinvara, but now want to try something slightly different,

* Enjoy sock-fit (glove fit),

* Love running shoes with slick design and cool colours, and

* Normally do mid-distance road runs at a medium-high pace;

I very much enjoy running in Saucony's Freedom ISO model. I have only tried the first generation version, but two models/colorways that seem sufficiently different. The model navy, near-denim mesh upper felt flimsy and insecure on turns and in general, whenever I planted my foot for additional force. I tried the white model, on the other hand, and so far, after two separate pairs, it seems secure, stable, cushioned, and relatively quick. Not the best-looking shoe, in white or other, but I was told it would compare to running in Kinvaras, only with more durability, and so far that has held on to be true.

I have really liked this shoe. I've been running it in for four months. I bought a half size larger than usual so that my toes could comfortably in the toe box. It's been great.

Loved this shoe. It has good all around comfort and is snug to your foot without the sock-type-shoe knitting. Feels good anywhere you run on your feet, toes, mid, and heel. Great for putting on milage, but this shoe is only meant for running. Play some pick up basketball in these and one side step later you may have a tear in the side. That being said, these shoes are meant for running and couldn’t be designed any better— again, love them.

Fantastic shoe. Firm sole, yet there is enough cushion to avoid joint pain from repetitive striking. I have set multiple PRs while cycling through general training, bad weather, and race/pre-race only pairs of this shoe model.

Got these on sale, but the list price was something like $160. This seems very high. On the other hand have close to 800km on them and the bottoms barely show any sign of wear. Cushioning is very good and don't really notice any pounding or other issue until around the 20k mark. Feels faster and more responsive than the Kinvaras.

I had been suffering from shin splints for a while before I decided to run in these shoes and on grass with lower milage. The shoes have been stable and they take away a lot of impact. I'm half way to my goal mileage but I can highly recommend these shoes if you need some extra stability and cushioning.

I personally did not like the full Ever Run midsole, it wasn't as responsive as I would've liked. I did like the appearance though, it was a pretty blue and came with two options for laces. The tread did well when it came to not slipping, but wore very quickly. (only 150 miles) The shoe is also very expensive, given what you get, but I understand that this is because of the amount of Everrun in the shoe. The cushioning is very cushiony and cloudlike also.