The extra hole gives you the option to use different lacing techniques, like marathon lacing, to lock down your heel or just get a more comfortable overall fit. Saucony threaded the shoelaces through five eyelets along each side of the shoe, and they included a sixth at the top to let you customize your laces. He says he stopped and tightened the laces, which solved the problem. One Fleet Feet reviewer with an average-width heel says he felt a little bit of slippage when he started running. It also comes in wide widths for runners who need even more space.Īn internal heel cup creates the structure that helps lock in the fit. The Ride 13 feels spacious in the midfoot and forefoot, giving it plenty of room for a wide range of foot shapes. Fortunately, Saucony found the right balance of comfort and performance. They sit very comfortably in the middle of the long line of running shoes, not being threatened by lower level models and them not being a formidable competitor to best the best in class models either.The Saucony Ride 13 is a shoe designed for everyday training, which means it has to be comfortable to handle the bulk of your miles. They are not the best running shoes, nor are they the worst. The Saucony Ride ISO 2 will not sweep you off your feet. The gradient-coloured sole and the contrasty logo on the side of the shoes give some personality to the shoes, unfortunately not enough for it to stand out from the competition. The Ride ISO 2 delivers little in the looks department, with its sombre colours and restricted curves. The mesh upper will produce enough ventilation so your feet won't feel stuffy and hot, even on longer running journeys. The Isofit upper will morph to the foot in time, although it is a bit too roomy in the toebox area. The Pwrfoam midsole, alongside the Tri-flex outsole and Everun topsole, will provide enough control and cushioning for neutral and underpronating runners. They deliver a good running experience, maybe not great, but satisfactory nevertheless. The Saucony Ride ISO 2 are sufficiently good running shoes.
Maybe a little bit too spacious, even for someone like me with a foot that resembles scuba propulsion fins. The upper is not knitted like in the case of the Nike Joyride Flyknit, yet there is definitely enough space at the front. It being a neutral running shoe, the Saucony Ride ISO 2 is most suited for neutral runners, but it can improve the running technique for runners who suffer from underpronation, also known as supination, too.Īs mentioned above, the toebox area has been improved since the last iteration. (Image credit: Future) Saucony Ride ISO 2 review: the Ergonomics