Freedom ISO

I loved these shoes! So comfortable and ran like a dream. Sadly, the first pair I purchased wore a hole in the right toe. I had purchased up a half-size so the fit would be accurate according to the running shoe expert at a local specialty shop. So, when the toe wore out, I thought, "gosh, I've really loved running in these. Maybe it was a one-time issue." WRONG. My bad. I bought another pair and now the same issue is appearing. For $160.00 I expected them to wear better. This is a design/material flaw. Keep your money and look elsewhere.

I’ve worn the Zealot for the marathon for a few years but with it apparently being discontinued I wanted to start searching for a new shoe now well before I need it. I had heard that the Freedom rode similar to the Zealot and the plushness scale indicated it was similar, so I decided to give it a go. The shoe looks great, but it is definitely NOT a plush shoe! This pair was way firmer than my Kinvaras and really aggravated my right foot. Even after I changed back into my old Zealots my right foot bugged me for the rest of my run. I’d definitely recommend it as an uptempo shoe, but this is a bust for me for marathon training.

These might be some of the most uncomfortable shoes I've ever worn. I tried them in the store and they were really great but as soon as I got them out for a run, my feet were in burning, excruciating pain. I thought they just needed to be broken in but I've now worn them about 20 times and I am still in pain every. single. time. I took out the insole to see if that helped, but nothing. Literally 15 minutes into any run or walk and the pads of my feet are on fire and I can't wait to get these shoes off. Such a shame because I loved them in the store, but these are unwearable.

The gel sole makes me feel like I'm running on air. They are not super padded like shoes I'm used to, but I haven't stopped wearing them for 3 days because they are just that comfortable. I even wear them to work now since I walk to and from every day (when I used to suffer through fancy work shoes). They do run slightly small, so I have to wear thin socks now rather than my usual hiking sock thickness. The colors are amazing, I hope they continue with the bright colors in my size.

I loved this sneakers in the store. Very stylish and even comfortable, until I walked/ran in them for a good amount of distance. My feet hurt and my lower back was on fire. I will never wear them again.