Liberty ISO

The sizing seems right, but I found there was a little too much pressure exerted onto the top of my big toe. There was a good thumb's width at the front, but my big toe was clearly visible as a bulge in the top mesh. I had to send them back because I don't think either my toe, or the shoe would survive. That said, everything else was great.

I have run in a variety of Saucony shoes and have loved every pair for different reasons. When I found the freedom isos I thought I had found the perfect shoe, but my pronation made me burn through them. These Liberty ISO came along almost as if they were made for me. The slight stability aspect boosts these into another level. That being said I have gone through two pairs in a relatively short period of time. The rubber underneath the stability component rubbed away to the hard plastic in about 180 miles on my first pair and my newer pair have worn even worse in about 150. For the price I was hoping to find a pair that lasts that illusive 300-400 miles I keep seeing at my local running shop.

Having run in Triumphs, Guides, Rides, Hurricanes, and Kinvaras over the years I always thought my perfect shoe would be a Kinvara with a little support. The Liberty gives me that feel. Its not as fast as the Kinvara, but the 4mm drop, the Everun mid/top soles, and the light pronation control are exactly what I wanted. The toe box is comfortable and the heel stays locked down. The ride is smooth and responsive. When my form starts to breakdown after a tough workout that light stabilization really helps. The tongue tends to slight down a bit- maybe it could be longer or have a lace keeper to help out. Currently have about 100 miles on them and they show very little wear. Some better color choices would be nice. Bright and flash equal fast!

I got these as an upgrade from the freedom ISO's for the reason I wanted a little bit more stability and it impressed me. I am a high school long distance runner and we do speed and distance on the roads and on the track and the shoes do not shy away from any surface they are very plush and you can really feel the energy being returned back to you from the EVERRUN. Overall these shoes are an amazing project.

I've ran in the Kinvaras, Freedoms and Peregrines for a couple of years know. I was looking for a shoe on my long days 12+ as my form was falling apart near the end and thought that 'a little stability bump' would help. Nope. First impressions after 50 mi.....Very heavy feeling with not much roll on the toe off, tongue always slides down below laces about mile 8. This is a pure pronators shoe. It drives your foot to supination on impact and then does not give that much rebound. Do like the open mesh on the forefoot and I'm sure this shoe would last the whole season. I also like the wrap around tongue. But, this shoe feels mushy to me and so much heavier then I thought it would be. I can't seem to keep my cadence at higher levels. If you pronate, run slow and like a bit of wider toe box, this shoe is for you. Otherwise stick with the Kinvara or NB Zante. Good try Saucony, I just think you guys over did the pronation control on this one and my feet hurt.. I do love your other shoes and really want to get back to your racers after ditching my sponsor last year.