Saucony Freedom 4 Review Analysis (2021)
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The Saucony Freedom 4 is a lightweight and versatile daily trainer with a lively ride.
The Consensus
Technologies
Outsole
- The sturdy rubber ensures a safe grip on urban surfaces.
- The flex grooves help the athlete to transition more quickly from heel to toes by enabling the platform to better adapt to the movements of the foot.
Midsole
- The PWRRUN PB midsole uses a polymer-based lightweight and responsive compound that gives a lively ride. According to the brand, PWRRUN PB is 20% lighter than traditional thermoplastic polyurethane midsole compounds.
Upper
- The Saucony Freedom 4’s upper is an engineered mesh that comfortably keeps the foot secure inside the shoe while letting the foot breathe, especially when it’s warmer.
- The heel counter molds comfortably to the foot to offer a safe support.
Facts
Technical Specs
| Terrain | Road |
| Pronation type | Neutral |
| Drop | 4 mm |
| Heel stack height | 28 mm |
| Forefoot stack height | 24 mm |
| Weight (men) | 241 g/8.5 oz |
| Athletes | Molly Seidel |
| Release year | 2021 |
Cushioning
| Softness (1-5) | 3 – Moderate |
| Bounce (1-5) | 3 – Moderate |
Technologies
| Outsole | Sturdy rubber, flex grooves |
| Midsole | PWRRUN PB |
| Upper | Engineered mesh, heel counter |
Use
| Speed | Moderate |
| Distance | Mid, 10k, half marathon |
| Workout | Daily runs |
Reference: Saucony
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes, athletes who ran with this model confirmed that it fits true to size. Therefore, you can purchase your normal size for running shoes. Nonetheless, if this your very first pair of Saucony shoes, it may be wise to try them on in-store to avoid surprises.
Yes, this shoe should be suitable for everyone. Indeed, it’s a neutral running shoe. As such, it aims to suit all runners independently from their type of pronation. It’s not equipped with stability props to guide the movement of the foot and decrease overpronation. In any case, it should be noted that there are no empirical data proving that stability shoes are more effective than neutral shoes to prevent injury. Comfort should be the main criteria when choosing shoes, not the pronation type, although the two can correlate sometimes.
Yes, these shoes should be a good fit independently of your weight. Indeed, The Saucony Freedom 4 has a heel stack height of 28 mm, which is enough cushioning for most runners, so you can run with it even if you’re heavyweight.
Yes, there should be no concern. Indeed, the most important criterion to determine what shoes to wear during your competition should be your personal experience. In theory, any shoe could do. However, some athletes favor (understandably!) running shoes with comfortable cushioning for long distances. The Saucony Freedom 4 has a stack height of 28 mm, which makes it a good choice to run long comfortably.
