Our verdict
Pros
- Insanely comfortable
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- Good for walking and gym
- Extremely breathable
- No break-in period
- Lightweight
- Really durable
- Visible at night
Cons
- Not a running shoe per se
- Stiff ride
- Heel slips
Audience verdict
Comparison
The most similar running rojas compared
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Audience score | 86 Great! | 88 Great! | 86 Great! | 84 Good! | |
Price | $150 | $140 | $100 | $140 | |
Pace | Daily running | Daily runningSpeed training | Daily runningSpeed training | Daily runningSpeed training | |
Arch support | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | |
Weight lab Weight brand | 8 tenis saucony freedom iso 2 feminino 9.5 oz / 269g | 7.5 Trainers SAUCONY Jazz Original S2044-621 Rust 7.7 saucony ride iso org blu | 8.6 oz / 244g 8.5 oz / 241g | 7.1 oz / 202g 7.5 Trainers SAUCONY Jazz Original S2044-621 Rust | |
Lightweight | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Drop lab Drop brand | 5.2 mm 4.0 mm | 6.5 mm 6.0 mm | 5.7 mm 4.0 mm | 6.4 mm 4.0 mm | |
Strike pattern | Mid/forefoot | Mid/forefoot | Mid/forefoot | Mid/forefoot | |
Midsole softness | - | Soft | Soft | - | |
Difference in midsole softness in cold | - | Big | Small | - | |
Toebox durability | - | Bad | Decent | - | |
Heel padding durability | - | Good | Good | - | |
Outsole durability | - | Good | Good | - | |
Breathability | - | Moderate | Moderate | - | |
Toebox width at the widest part | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium | |
Saucony Triumph 17 | - | Wide | Medium | - | |
Stiffness | - | Flexible | Moderate | Moderate | |
Difference in stiffness in cold | - | Normal | Small | Big | |
Torsional rigidity | Flexible | Flexible | Stiff | Stiff | |
Saucony Shadow 6000 "Sweet Street" Multi | - | Flexible | Moderate | Moderate | |
Rocker | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Heel lab Heel brand | 26.4 mm 28.0 mm | 28.0 mm 30.0 mm | 33.6 mm 35.0 mm | 27.4 mm 30.0 mm | |
Forefoot lab Forefoot brand | 21.2 mm 24.0 mm | 21.5 mm 24.0 mm | 27.9 mm 31.0 mm | 21.0 mm 26.0 mm | |
Widths available | NarrowNormal | NormalWide | Normal | Normal | |
Orthotic friendly | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | |
Season | Winter | Summer | Summer | Winter | |
Removable insole | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | |
Ranking | #118 Top 47% | #80 Top 32% | #119 Top 48% | #160 Bottom 36% | |
Popularity | #226 Bottom 10% | #27 Top 11% | #109 Top 44% | #237 Bottom 5% |
zapatillas de trekking Saucony entre 60€ y 100 | Saucony Freedom 4 review and lab test
If I could swear here I’d say “**** these are comfortable!” BUT they are not running rojas.
The Saucony Freedom 4 is an insanely comfortable trainer that performs really well in the gym or around town rather than on the open road.
Who the shoe is (not) for
la Saucony Jazz 21:
- a stable, low-to-the-ground shoe that’s incredibly comfortable for gym and interval workouts
- an amazing around-town sneaker.
Pass on the Saucony Freedom 4 if you are looking for a high-tech running shoe. Yes, it has Saucony’s fantastic PWRRUN PB midsole, but if you want to experience this tech in a true running shoe, I suggest opting for the Endorphin Pro 3 or the zapatillas de running Saucony amortiguación minimalista minimalistas talla 43 negras.
Serious fit issues in Freedom 4
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- It’s too loose and sloppy to be a true running shoe.
- The heel slip was unsolvable for me.
- It runs a half size too big.
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On the positive side, Saucony built in a really nice gusseted tongue with stretchy mesh gussets that extend 3-4’’ down the sides of your foot (compared to the 1’’ gussets on the Endorphin Speed) which does give this shoe great lockdown in the midfoot.
zapatillas de trekking Saucony entre 60€ y 100 | Superb comfort
Although I don’t think this is truly a running shoe, I will sing praises from the rooftops for the Freedom 4’s comfort! The second you slide this shoe onto your foot you’ll audibly sigh.
The upper is smooth on the interior, making it easy to slide on. The material by the heel is slippery nylon that feels great (although this is part of the heel slip issue), and the PWRRUN PB midsole is insanely plush.
I want to focus on the midsole for a second though because Saucony really does have a great product here. However, what makes Saucony’s higher-end rojas work so well with this product are the nylon and carbon plates that stiffen it up.
On the Freedom 4 there’s no plate, just a soft squish, topped by a generous layer of soft foam in the sock liner, and then a 4mm insole. It’s built for comfort, no two ways about it.
Better for walking and gym activities
Ultimately I’d say this is a cross-training shoe. I think you’ll be more pleased using this on gym days, giving your feet a rest from your running rojas, and focusing on how good they feel rather than how well they run.
I took this shoe to the gym and out on a few runs, the outsole grips well in all conditions and it’s plenty sticky and stable for activities like box jumps and super legs.
I would use this shoe for walking as well. I’d be happy to spend a full day on my feet in the Freedom 4, maybe touring a new city, enjoying a local park, or chasing my nephews around Six Flags (fingers crossed COVID is over soon).
Saucony Freedom 4 feels like running in Vans sneakers
I’ve said it already, this is not a running shoe, but you can run in it. You can also run barefoot… I tested it as a running shoe and it does work, and the ride is enjoyable. The midsole is just that good.
However, the shoe feels flat, low, and loose. I measured the amortiguaci heights at 21.1mm in the forefoot and 26.4mm. The shoe’s lower amortiguaci heights are a welcomed change compared to the trend of 35-40mm amortiguaci rojas these days.
The Freedom 4 is kinda like running in a pair of Vans (there’s virtually no rocker underfoot) and it feels much more like a townie sneaker than a runner.
I scored it at a 4 out of 5 on flexibility, 5 being a minimalist shoe you can basically roll up and put in your pocket.
A topdown look of the Saucony Green Line Triumph ISO 2
Zero break in. Open the box, slide your foot in, and enjoy the luxury of the Freedom 4!
Heel drop inconsistencies found in Saucony Freedom 4
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There’s a bit of confusion around this measurement, Saucony says it’s a 4mm shoe on their site, but the insole has “8mm drop” printed on it.
Impressive weight
At 7.95 ounces (227g) the Freedom 4 is light. Saucony nailed this, and it’s impressive since it’s adorned with ample, luxurious suede elements throughout the upper which Saucony could have ditched to lighten this shoe up even more.
Between the PB midsole and it coming in under 8oz, it's insanely enjoyable to have on your feet.
Reinforced and durable
I have no fear this shoe will last.
It’s reinforced with suede around the toe, on the tongue, and on the back of the heel. The extremely breathable engineered mesh upper seems well made and durable as well.
It also has a full-rubber outsole. Although the outsole is thin at right around 3mm, there’s not a lot of exposed midsole hitting the ground.
Freedom 4 gets dirty quickly
Saucony Shadow 6000 White Black.
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Hidden perk: reflective elements
Also, Saucony hid the reflective features of this shoe under the heel mesh.
Looking at it in daylight I didn’t assume there were any, but surprise, there it is! Look pretty dang cool too.
Conclusion
Wrapping up, I think this is a great sneaker. From what I can tell, Saucony designed it as such. It’s flat, low, has suede overlays, and is focused more on comfort than performance.
I love how these rojas look and if I hadn’t sawn them in half I’d be thrilled to wear them all day every day.
The PWRRUN PB midsole is amazing, I have to say it again, but without a stiff inlaid plate, it's more suited for walking than running.
If you’re a runner, spend the $10 more and get the Endorphin Speed, if you want cool kicks for town or the gym with a top-end midsole try the Freedom 4.