Saucony Guide ISO 2 Shoe Review

After the amazing Saucony Guide 10 this years Guide ISO was not a great fit to me. Hopefully Saucony has dialed in the fit on this new ISO 2.

ISO meaning a built in attached tongue to with the idea it will hold the mid foot more snuggle in the shoe. Built in tongue designs are very tricky. Make them to low and the instep (top of arch) will pop out. Make it to high or deep and the laces will come together and not hold the foot in place. This is why most shoe companies sway away from this design. 

     This version ISO 2 looks to improve the fit. The upper looks very soft and well shaped as well. Saucony has included EVERUN again for enhanced cushioning. This version seems light weight, not that any version has been heavy. 
     So, who is the Saucony Guide for? Many people, this is what makes it such a great shoe. It works well for walkers, runners alike. It is fine on the road as well as light trail use. The Guide is categorized as a "stability" shoe which means it does have additional support for pronation, but it also has enough lateral support for those who don't over-pronate.
     What if I wear custom orthotics, can I wear the Guide? I would has to say "maybe". Depends on how aggressive the orthotics are. If you try them and you feel like your leaning out or to the lateral side....then NOPE. This is unless your doctor recommends it, then go ahead.

In conclusion, the Saucony Guide is a lightly pronation posted running/walking shoe that is very versatile and performs well. How the new fit fits, we will have to see.

Thanks for reading!
Jeff R
Runnergy