Customer Reviews Saucony Endorphin Speed

I have run in Kinvara's for years. I actually still rotate a pair of Kinvara 8's, 9's and 10's in my regular routine. But, I battled a couple of injuries in 2020, and decided that I wanted to try a touch more cushion (while staying neutral). I also am a midfoot striker. I only had about 20 miles on these Speeds before I ran my first race of the season, 3 leg relay. I could not have been more pleased. My final 3 miles (out of 16) were my fastest miles since 2018... and my feet felt great afterwards. I will caution though, these are NOT everyday shoes for me. They are made specifically for going forward, there is zero stability in lateral movement. If I'm standing still, I have to be very cautious not to roll my foot "outward", or I'll roll my ankle. They are NOT utility/cross trainers by any stretch of the imagination, at least not for my physical composition. Amazing running shoes... but exactly that. Running shoes. FYI - I've already bought my 2nd pair to put in the rotation. Saucony - want to help me with a pair of Kinvara 12's to compare?? :-)

Fast shoe that holds up well. Feels good for any distance.

4th pair of speeds and all are great straight out of the box! These are great for all distances but seem to get better in the longer miles.

30 mi in and they have only gotten better the entire time and have really come into their own. I honestly wasn't sure they were right for me at first, but I was coming from a cushy daily trainer. The first time I opened up in them with fresh legs, PRs for days!

Great shoe but wish there were more color options. It'd be nice to have an all black color for others that like a more subtle color. Other than that, would purchase again!

Excellent shoe. No injuries. Excellent recovery from runs. I am able to run hard (feels easy in these shoes) several times a week. I am able to increase pace easily and faster pace feels easy. I am able to run more miles per week with no injuries or stress on my legs/feet.

I have about 75 miles on these now and love them. If there is anything bad about them its you cant go slow in them. I went out for a chill 7 mile tempo run and they just want and need to go fast which isn't an issue its a fun problem to have. Its like driving a Ferrari on a 25mph road. Wear is ok so far a few minimal spots im a heel striker but they should last 300miles

Fantastic shoe. I recommend these to any level runner!

This is a great shoe for anything from track work to long tempos. It doesn't feel like a super shoe at all--it just feels fast. I wasn't in love with them the first time I put them on, but every time I do, I like them more. Definitely my go-to workout shoe now!

If you want to be a savage and run like a well oiled machine, buy these shoes now.

Light, fast, comfortable. I have said enough. Thank you

This is by far the best running shoes that I've used to date. Comfortable, efficient and easy on my knees and hips. Unfortunately getting a pair seems almost impossible. Saucony please re-release these shoes in NYC MARATHON, Citron, mutant white and jackalope 2.0. These seem sold out everywhere.

My 5k time improved 2 minutes on my first race with these shoes! Highly recommend!

Very competent road shoes with adequate cushion but light enough to go really fast. The propulsion aspect of these shoes is top tier relative to all running shoes on the current market.

Great solid runners. I use the Endorphin speed for tempo runs. Outside of the Nike % these are very close in term of speed, and cause less issues (back wise) for me personally anyway.

Great sprinting shoes, but not for everyday walking use. Also, don't know how they would work for running distance over 1 mile, but probably ok. I only use them for sprinting and athletic training, not distance running.

I'm not a shoe guru but I can tell you that this shoes is fast and comfortable. Perfect amount of cushioning and the speedroll/nylon plate really moves you along. My second run in them set my half marathon PR. Haven't had them out for a threshold run yet because I strained my gluteus medius. Love the future colorway and the upper is fantastically breathable. Fits true to my Nikes with just a bit more room in the toe box as compared to my Turbo 2's. Couldn't be happier with my purchase

I have been running for about 10 years and have gone through several pairs of shoes from many brands. I have over time tried many types of shoes: maximal cushioning, zero cushioning, low drop, high drop, etc. I have found that as a neutral runner with a midfoot strike the Endorphin Speed is the perfect shoe. I have run approximately over 400km in this shoe since last summer. The Speed is light, bouncy, cushioned with a slight bit of firmness - all good things! The upper breathes well but is also snug enough to keep your foot in place. The outsole has held up well. I see myself buying another pair soon. This shoe always puts a smile on my face when I start running. No other shoe does this in my current rotation (see photo). About me: run about 60km per week. 4:30 to 6:30 min/km pace. 78 kilos. Narrow foot, normal arch, midfoot/neutral runner.

Super comfortable and light. It took a little time to get used to the rocker bar.

The most comfortable and supportive pair of running sneakers I have owned up until now. Think of the price as an investment for your lower body when engaging in high impact activities.

I love the new technology and competition taking place in the running shoe market. Saucony is my new favorite brand because of the durable outsoles and the insane amount of energy return in this midsole. Trying this shoe on in the running store I was blown away before I even stepped foot on the treadmill. I could not believe how snug, and lightweight the upper of the shoe felt. Even the lacing was spot-on without having to tie the runner's knot. There was no slipping on my heel and the material was padded yet not slick. It has a very breathable upper and I've had not blister issues, even on downhill courses. I recently set a PR in the 10k, beating my time from 10 years ago by 15 seconds. It's really hard to imagine how a running shoe could be better. Possibly a groove under the heel to provide even more spring. It is lightweight and well-built, and I personally love the color options.

I have run in Freedoms and Triumphs for the last 5-years and have fallen in love with Saucony shoes. However, my new Endorphin Speeds have kicked up my appreciation to another level. Great toe space, wonderful heal support (I like my laces a little looser on the top of the foot), and a very comfortable feeling while running on my Peloton or on the streets. These are indeed everything I could ask for!

These are the fastest shoes I've ever owned or run in. Great purchase.

This shoe is one of the wonders of the world. It does everything with perfection. It would be super if Saucony shaved some of the weight in the future.

I love the Endorphin Speed! With the nylon plate I have found that there is more give in those than the carbon fiber plate. I use the Endorphin Speed for more training runs (i.e.- tempo runs and long runs). I was anticipating that I would use it more for just speed/workout days but has been a great surprise for longer runs and even easy days! Great shoe!