tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post3252188562959352170..comments2024-03-28T01:00:21.447-06:00Comments on Road Trail Run: Review Saucony Zealot ISO 2: The Zealot Abides. With Comparisons to Kinvara 7, Ride 9, and Triumph ISO 2Sam Winebaumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17969086391170473784noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-10907718866749283372016-09-27T12:05:34.397-06:002016-09-27T12:05:34.397-06:00If you are looking for a road Saucony either Ride ...If you are looking for a road Saucony either Ride 9 or Zealot ISO 2 would be good choices. The Ride has a somewhat more consistent cushion feel heel to toe than Zealot which has firmer heel area contrasting with softer forefoot feel. I prefer the Ride to Zealot. Both will have more cushion than the Peregrine.Sam Winebaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969086391170473784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-40143571342689950192016-09-26T09:44:01.648-06:002016-09-26T09:44:01.648-06:00I really like the Saucony Peregrine 6 (trail shoe)...I really like the Saucony Peregrine 6 (trail shoe); is the Zealot ISO 2 the closest thing to it? I have the Kinvara 7 but need a little bit more cushioning for higher mileage.guymachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16274821070002213899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-43283605163760308342016-06-29T20:13:41.686-06:002016-06-29T20:13:41.686-06:00Great review on the new version of the Zealot. Th...Great review on the new version of the Zealot. The Z1 is my current go-to for just about everything except for 5ks and speedwork and I'm interested in checking out the Z2. Sam, reading Peter's bio at the end of the article struck me as right where I am - after 6 marathons I'm stuck between 3:20 and 3:25. Any chance you could pass along his email address so I could ask him a few questions? I'm at bradleycrater at yahoo.com B.A.Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18248977469430677173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-50265945882873646242016-06-24T15:15:16.334-06:002016-06-24T15:15:16.334-06:00Hi Michael, it's been a while since I ran and ...Hi Michael, it's been a while since I ran and gave away the Z1 but if I recall the Z1 felt lighter but... was quite punishing on the legs and especially at the heel for me. The Z2 is heavier but for me has a far livelier heel pop plus is more forgiving up front as well, which may help on the run after T2? I like the K7 it is light and stable but it is stiff and that may contribute to the dead feeling you experience. Have you tried Boston Boost or Hoka Clayton? Thanks for reading! <br /><br />Sam, Editor Road Trail Run<br /><br />You can also follow RTR on Facebook, Twitter, and InstagramSam Winebaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969086391170473784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-21347207203177819882016-06-24T14:15:48.211-06:002016-06-24T14:15:48.211-06:00Awesome review, guys! Was the weight gain on the s...Awesome review, guys! Was the weight gain on the shoe noticeable? I may just be getting spoiled with all of these moderately cushioned trainers at <9oz, but I had really high hopes for this shoe until I saw it gained over an ounce. I absolutely HATED the Kinvara 7 - it feels like a dead sole to me - but the original Zealot has become a staple in my rotation. Stable, firm enough for decent response, and the ISO upper matches my foot really well. I tend to like a little less shoe for open/standalone runs, but the Zealot feels great coming off the bike in T2. That said, I don't need any extra weight in a long course race... I'm already just trying to hang on at that point!amadeus303https://www.blogger.com/profile/05501466775960749164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-40740303587938602232016-06-23T12:27:26.875-06:002016-06-23T12:27:26.875-06:00It's tricky between the Ride and Z2 Jeremy. Fo...It's tricky between the Ride and Z2 Jeremy. For me at least while the Zealot is narrower up front the foot hold at the very end of the laces is not as constricting as Ride's due to the ISO Fit and the overlays upfront. Sam Winebaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17969086391170473784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10529476.post-27959525426050376042016-06-23T12:05:49.633-06:002016-06-23T12:05:49.633-06:00Fantastic review, guys. I've been waiting for ...Fantastic review, guys. I've been waiting for this one. The Zealot ISO is currently my favorite shoe, I was just hoping the 2nd version would ride softer, which seems to be the case. <br /><br />The only thing that makes me nervous is that you mention it rides more narrow this time around. The original Zealot ISO had a nice roomy toebox, which is why I love it so much. The Ride 9 runs a bit too narrow for my taste, so if the new Zealot is more narrow than the Ride 9, I'm afraid I'll hate it. Good thing I'm stocking up on original Zealots with all the clearance sales going on!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02927888315716278424noreply@blogger.com