Customer Reviews Saucony Endorphin Pro 3

Soft, lightweight and fast shoe that I seemed to really bounce off at first. After wearing it for a couple weeks for walks and jogs I noticed that because of the lack of stiff heel cup, that my heel slides inward and doesn't lock in on my right foot. I've tried lacing it differently and it has helped but this is still a pretty large flaw in an otherwise great shoe.

The shoes are great but after 5-6 runs I had severe pain in my ankle and my IT band on my left leg. It's disappointing because they feel great but I think the unique design can cause problems. I love Saucony. All my shoes are Saucony but I'm afraid these are a miss.

Inside console is too small and easy get blister on the heel.. the new ride17 is what is should be more wider..carbon or not is nothing compare to your strong legs.. so if u are weak .. carbon isn't going to help u run faster on long run anyway lol

I bought this shoe in preparation for the Boston Marathon. I did 4 long training runs (10 plus miles) in them plus the actually marathon and am really disappointed in the soles, they are shredded. I know that I'm a heal striker but these show should last more than 100 miles.

I'm a 2:50 marathoner, 5'10", 150lbs. I love the Saucony Ride 15, Kinvara 13, and Endorphin Shift 3, so I decided to try out Saucony's super shoe. I typically race marathons in another brand's very popular super shoes. I had the Endorphin Pro 2s, but the Endorphin Pro 3 is a completely different shoe, with a massive stack height that has just as good of a bounce as the leading large stack supershoe.. Two notes: - Sizing is large compared to other Saucony shoes. I run a size 11 with my other Saucony shoes (Ride 15, Kinvara 13, and Endorphin Shift 3), but flopped around in a size 11 Endorphin Pro 3. I exchanged it for a 10.5 which feels better, but still a bit large. For comparison I run a size 10.5 in a leading supershoe.. - Bad ankle chafing. I have this problem with the Endorphin Pro 2 as well. I think to reduce weight, the ankle collar is substantially less supple than Saucony's other shoes. Overall, it's a fine shoe but doesn't stand out vs. other super shoes

I love the feel of the shoe. In fact I bought another one and the top by the big toe tore on both pairs. They were the mauve color. I also got the green pair with different material and it seems to be holding up great. I have ran three marathons in the Pro 3 and two in the Elite. I prefer the Pro 3's

I really loved this shoe! Performance was great! Durability not as great! Previous models I was able to get 250 plus miles on them! This pair lasted only 118 miles? Not worth the price!

The fit seems to be different than the speed 3 and the elite. It's a little bit too tight in the toe box for me, and compared to the other two shoes. Wish they could adjust that as the phone was a little too dense in the elite for my stride.

Good overall shoe but one of the lace loops was broken right out of the box, makes me question the overall durability.

I've run in Kinvara for 10 full years, and in the past 2 years I've started wearing carbon plate shoes as I train for marathons. I have raced in and trained in Nike and Adidas plated shoes, but found fit and quality lacking. I got the Endorphin Pro 3 hoping it would be the same Saucony fit I love but with the pop of a plated shoe. I've worn these for 3 tempo runs and an 18 mile workout and found them extremely rigid. My feet ached from the impact of the 18 miler, and the shoes really fought against any natural supination. After wearing them my stabilizers in my lower leg were completely shot. I intend to wear these shoes for track work, but I don't think I trust them for anything longer than 10 miles now.

Received these in the mail yesterday and today I took them on a 4.45-mile run the next day. -I am a 6'0 239lb man, down from 319 lbs using Saucony Runners as my preferred shoe (Yes, I know I am still considered obese, BUT not for long baby!) -USMC Veteran -I run for improved health, weight loss, and quality of life. -I actively compete in 5K and 10K events yearly. -My short-term goal is to compete in The Marine Corps Half Marathon held at Camp Lejune, NC in 2024 and my long-term goal is to complete The Marine Corps Marathon in Swampshington, DC. 2024 - I average 35-40+ miles a week. -I run on the balls of my feet but I struggle with Supination. -Before the Pro 3's I was running in the Speed 2's, then eventually the Pro 2's because they have a wider toe box. -In my opinion, the improvements between the Pro 2's and the Pro 3's is the added cushioning in the Pro 3's, -The Pro 2's have a wider toe box and better stretchability (to give my Pinky toe some relief) and carbon fiber plate but have less cushioning. -The Pro 3's have improved cushioning included with the carbon plate but have a narrower toe box w/ material wrapped around the toe box which restricts my pinky toe movement which sucks if you have wide feet because the extra material adds rigidity meaning less flexibility which in my opinion is a mistake. ( I'll provide a photo) -I wear a size 12 W but went up to a size 12.5 because of the narrow toe box for the Pro 3's. -I chose the Pro'3's because I really like the Pro 2's. The Pro 3's have one improvement: cushioning included with the carbon fiber plate. Still, two things could be improved: the material around the toe box restricts pinky toe movement and the toe box is narrower than its counterpart, the Pro 2's. -I want you to keep in mind while reading my review that I rolled both Saucony Pro 2's and 3's the second day after I received them; the only difference is that I ran 3.5 miles in the Pro 2's in the afternoon and 4.5 miles in the Pro 3's morning time and it was only because I am in better physical conditioning now and I able to run further then I was when I purchased the Pro 2's. But this comparison will be for 4.47 miles with about 95 miles on the Pro 2's and Zero miles on the Pro 3's. -This morning when I went out with the Pro 3's, I did notice the extra cushioning and my feet felt really good in the first half mile, (especially near my big toe but after a mile, my left pinky toe started going numb; HOWEVER, this may be due to my Supination but in the Pro 2's, even on a long run (Half Marathon distance) the numbness was minimal. The Pro 2's have LESS cushioning than the Pro 3's. -For some reason, ALL the Saucony runners, I have invested in from the Speed 2's to the Pro 3's have this same problem and that is the narrow toe box for the life of me cannot understand why Saucony keeps messing up. WIDER TOE BOX DUDE! -Let's talk about efficiency; this comparison will be for a 4.47-mile distance which is my maintenance run. When I train, I usually start the first mile slowly. August 3rd, 2023, 0500 in the morning, mid 70's high humidity, Pro 2's, 95 miles run on them. First mile- 10:35 minute pace, second mile-09:58 minute pace, third mile-09:10 minute pace, fourth mile- 08:53 minute pace - last mile (.47 mile) 08:30 minute pace. AVG Pace 9:32 Heart rate from 133 to 173 BPM. August 14, 2023, 0500 in the morning, mid 70's high humidity, Pro 3's Zero miles. first mile- 11:06 minute pace, second mile 09:52 minute pace, third mile-09:22 minute pace, fourth mile-08:57 minute pace, .45 mile- 08:11 minute pace, AVG Pace 9:40 heart rate from 129 to 168 BPM. +- break-in period. Overall, I believe Saucony did an OK job with improvements with this runner with improved cushioning included with the carbon fiber plate but made a mistake with the narrowing toe box and that material around the toe box compared to the Pro 2's. Why? -In my opinion, Saucony needs to understand that athletes come in all shapes and sizes not just Boney Bobs or Skinny Minnies with narrow feet and the perfect run form and are Elite athletes; Saucony needs to adapt to all athletes; regardless of whether Elite or Average status in fact, as Saucony know, their biggest customer IS the average or mid-level athlete so should you not address our issues as well? Stop with the "cookie cutter method" -I have a love-hate relationship with the Saucony Pro, they are still a decent shoe to compete in and can be used for trainers, they have been on my wellness journey so I will more than likely continue to use them BUT the price tag does not match the improvements. -It appears that this shoe is designed for long runs but still has that pop for speed for the 5K and the 10 K. -To be fair, I will provide another review on the Pro 3's after the break-in period, but for the narrow toe box, there is no break-in period for it, and the athlete, have to deal with it unfortunately. That is a NO-GO and is the reason they deserve 3-Stars not 5-Star.

Love the shoes, more cushioned and responsive than the Endorphin Pro I. However, the colorway isn't quite how it appears online. I thought I was getting an orange/black pattern, but turned out to be bubblegum pink/purple. I've sent back for a more neutral color.

Hi Wolverine WW. I have done at least 20 Ironman competitions and am 62 years old. I now have several training miles with my Endorphin Pro 3 so can accurately provide feedback to your company. I do not want this to be public. I am comparing to Hoka Rocket X. The Endorphin uppers are superior to Rocket X. They are easier to put on, more lightweight and more breathable. All of these matter but I decided to use Rocket X for my next competition because I feel they have a better rocker and are more gentle on my feet. I sure hope this helps Wolverine WW. I used to live in the Grand Rapids area. Just trying to help.

I have the Speed 3's and the Pro 3's. I've ran half marathons in both shoes and I'm disappointed in the Pro 3 for the money.

Too narrow, had to send them back. Wish Saucony would make their carbon plate shoes in a wide version even if it's in the worst color imaginable.

I really like the shoes, although the insoles (glued) were not aligned and caused blistering on the bottom.of my foot (one shoe only). I have to remove the insole and replace to be able to use the shoes.

I purchased Endorphin Pro 3 several months ago. It is a great shoe and very comfortable compared to other brands. I have wide feet and they're still too narrow for me. Saucony you got the Speed 3 on wide, are we ever going to get this one on a Wide???

Very lightweight shoes but not woked for me. Cushion pushes you more but missing comfort like Nike & Asics.

Pretty good, very light. Good speed/pace. Tongue is a bit short. The white bottom of the shoe is huge and makes u look 75y old. Could have added some color. Size ran a bit big for me.

I have a similar pair, Endorphin pro 3, the orange and blue version with which I Boston Qualified at Revel Big Bear CA on Nov 12th. I was so pleased with it that I bought the same model in white, just because the orange and blue pair is no longer available. This one feels differently, not so soft and I had a problem after mile 10 on my last long run. It felt like the carbon plate in the shoe, on my right shoe, was buckling inside, on and off. It was slightly painful and I am glad it was near the end of my 12 miler run. I have asked for an exchange or refund, I am still waiting for an answer. Bottom line: I wonder if it is another production run with slight modifications from the original first batch. Used them again today for a short Track 5 miler, no problems here. Go figure.

Not as much pop as I would like for a carbon race shoe. Seems to die down after 6 miles per use.

50km review. Was really excited about the shoe. I've never run in a carbon plated shoe before but I had the Endo Speed 2 which fit amazing. First thing that happened was that I got achilles blisters on an east 10k. I've worn some thicker socks and tried to break them in since. Seems to be getting better on that front. The shoe itself is quite comfy and stable. Weight wise, I probably should have googled beforehand to set expectations. Next%2 light they are not.

Nice shoe. Good cushion. Narrow toe box in comparison to other high end shoes. After a couple of runs + two long ones I lost 2 toes nails. In the pervious 2000kms I have run this year with 4 other pairs (3 brands), no issues. These were bought as a daily shoe to replace VaporFlys.