Customer Reviews Saucony Endorphin Speed 3

Amazing shoe, love to run in these for the long days!

Great shoe! Love the whole endorphin line. Use these for the base run day.

I have ran 2 Speed 1s to 450 miles each and V2 to 200 miles. V3 just doesn't have the same punch. It has turned into a daily trainer. Still a good shoe. I think that was the move to push the more expensive Pro3 as the combo. Pro 1 and 2 seemed like a more expensive speed 1&2.

Nice light fast shoe but softer midsole than v1/2. Version 1 and 2 midsole much stiffer and more plated snappy feel. This one is softer more flexible. Still very light. I'm slightly wider forefoot and this v3 fits better. If you previously used v1/2 as your race day plated shoe might not like the updates as much. If you're looking for a do it all shoe then I think the update will be appreciated.

Overall I'm enjoying training in these shoes. They have the right amount of support for me and yet feel quite light on my feet. I've only put about 100 miles on them so far, so I can't comment on their durability, but so far they've shown almost no visible wear, which is a great sign. The only reason I gave 4 stars and not 5 is the redesign from the Endorphin Speed 2, which was wearing for about a year before I got these, that removed the tongue slot that lets you run the laces through and keeps the tongue from slipping. I can't fathom why Saucony chose to remove that. Despite the more integrated tongue, the tongue on these shoes is very prone to sliding down, which I found uncomfortable. This was a change that it seems like Saucony designers either didn't think through carefully enough or didn't test thoroughly enough. There's really no good reason for this reduction in comfort on long runs. One other small issue is the laces themselves. Saucony, please never, every use stiff, round laces on running shoes! Such laces belong on hiking boots, not running shoes. They don't stay tied, no matter how tight I make the knot. Running shoe laces should be soft and flat to provide the best ability to stay tied during a long run.

Started breaking down on outsole after first run of 10 miles I am 165 pounds. So I was shocked

Love the shoe, but the Vizpro round laces are terrible. Never had laces that come untied this easily. Otherwise this is an impovement over the Speed 2, which I really liked.

These are great shoes but not as great as the speed 2s so I can't give it 5 stars.

I love the Speed 2. The Speed 3 seems a little wider and more cushy; almost too cushy for racing.

Love the shoe. Love the responsiveness. Love the fit. Definitely speedy! The tongue just slips down if I don't lace them properly.

These shoes truly work great for everything but the back of the shoe can rub against you Achilles so make sure to wear some taller socks.

Amazing fit out of the box. Fast with enough cushion for everyday use. Very light weight. I've used for short speed work and marathons. Would buy again. Only small issue was the height of the heel cup. Caused a little rubbing.

Shoe good. Laces string. Shoe lots littler string. Got bottoms. Shoe!

Good show, but runs a little warm for me. Isn't changing my life, but a solid runner.

I bought the Endorphin Speed 3 about a month ago. After the first run I can honestly say, they are too soft, in the midsole. They really need to be a little softer than the Speed 2. Other than that, I love the rest of the shoe. The landing and the roll are perfect. I love that the laces stay tied, the tongue is wider and comfortable. Hopefully in the Speed 4, the midsole won't be so soft.

Light and responsive with the foam and nylon plate. Feels great on long runs up to 22 miles so far during the marathon buildup. Less than thrilled with some fraying on top and already wearing out the paint on the bottom edges with just about 60 miles on them however.

excellent for running very comfortable, the bad thing wears out very quickly sole

Great shoes, comfortable and light - use them for intervals/speedwork training - The issue is that they are pretty fragile, after 380km the grip below the shoes come off. Never have had this issue with another shoes. I also use the Triumph version for slower days, they seems to be more reliable.

Have run about 2-300 miles in them so far. To be honest, im not the biggest fan of this model. the toe box is to wide and they feel like a slouch as compared to the speed 2s. i know they have a different plate in them but the entire feel of the shoe is just totally different. the speed 2s were and in my opinion some of the best running shoes made.

The toe drop is too much. They start to give me shin spints even though I have been running without injuries for the last 2 years. They are definitely faster than my Hoka shoes but I don't like the 7mm drop. The extended heal can also make you trip goind down steps. The toe box is nice, no immediate foot rubbing during my 10 mile runs.

I really wanted to love the 3's but, to me, they are a pretty significant downgrade from the Speed 2's. I loved everything about the 2's (own 3 pairs), especially the 'pop' they delivered. The magic just isn't there for me in the 3's. Don't get me wrong, its still a good shoe but I found it to be a fairly big step down from the Speed 2's. I'm not sure why but after running in the 3's, my left big toe feels like I have turf toe. The toebox of the 3's is extremely roomy. I have wide feet and its almost a bit too much for even me. On top of that, there is more give to the upper material. I loved the snugger fit of the 2's. To me, the speedroll was more aggressive (which I loved) in the 2's and the 3's feel kind of 'flat'. I also find it just a bit harder to pick up the pace in the 3's due to the slightly softer midsole. Personally, I don't find the 3's to be as versatile as the 2's are for me. Yes, the 3's can still get the job done but I find them to be more like any of the daily trainers out there. The 2's are the holy grail for me as they felt pretty much effortless at any pace or for any type of workout. I really hope the 4's bring back the same magic that the 2's had because I dont think I will be purchasing the 3's again.

These shoes are just ok. They are nowhere near as cushy and comfortable as the last pair of Endorphin 3s I bought just 5-6 months ago. They are much harder and stiffer. This is the second time I've experience this with Saucony shoes. They did this with the original Endorphins also. Disappointing..

Love them, but the soles get dirt in-between the foam crevices and it wont clean away.