Customer Reviews Saucony Endorphin Speed 3

Got these a few weeks ago for December marathon. Only ran in them a few times. They are very light with plenty of cushion. I like the color. What I really didn't like and the reason for only 3 stars is the tongue. It slides down the shoe easily.

I recently switched to this shoe. I have put 75 miles on the shoe and it is now just growing on me. Com8ng from a much more rigid shoe, this was hard for me. The shoe is just so soft. The softness is great for my 13 mile runs but I hate them to walk around. I take them off as soon as the long run is done. I also don't enjoy how the shoe promotes heel striking. I am a mid foot runner and I have to pay attention to heel striking because the heel is so big. I am also a big supinator. The shoe pulls me into more Everson (which might be a good thing) compared to my other shoes

Shoe is good. Not my favorite. Light shoe. Fit very well. Probably would have returned it for something different, but I had to wear them out for a run to find out that they were not for me. I will order from a vender next time that has a better return policy. I will be putting the shoe in my rotation, just not going to use it very often.

2nd 7 mile run in the Vizio pro speed 3. I run 4:45am, the reflectors are awesome. Nice cushion and feedback after foot striking the ground. Way better than the Ride 15 i was running in. Only thing I would change would ask Saucony to not color the bottom cushion, mine is blue and scratched very very very easily. Soft ride but cushion tears too easily. IMO

I really like these shoes. They are in a sweet spot of comfort, light weight and fast. I had the speed 2s and put a little over 600 miles on them and they were my favorite shoe to date. The speed 3s I've only put a little over 50 miles on and the rubber is wearing through already to the foam. The fact that wear is showing SO quickly with these is the reason for the poor rating.

I like the Speed 2 more. The fit of the shoe seems to have changed between models.

Not very comfortable, digs into the back of my heels, even made them bleed after a run. However my run speed has slightly improved.

Bought these in October 2022 as my first pair of plated running shoes after running in Kinvaras for several years. Started using them in late January 2023 and took some getting used to but came to really enjoy the added cushion and bounce. I'm a casual runner who runs 2-3 times a week and no more than 30 miles per month. After about 100 miles the rubber on the sole began to peel off. I've never had this problem with the Kinvara as the sole is a solid piece of foam vs. foam with pieces of rubber on this shoe. I'd like to get another pair but I'm reluctant to do so given the durability issues.

Have purchased two pair of the Speed 3 and can't in them because of the short tongue. It's so short that it rides down below where the laces are. Then the shoe laces rube and cut into the top of my foot. This would be the perfect training , tempo shoe for me if I'd wasn't for the short tongue. Love the Speed 2 , I just run in them now , gave my speed 3s to Goodwill. Hopefully the Speed 4s will have a ample tongue on them. I'm hoping

Not the Speed of yesterday. Bought the Speed 3 expecting a similar ride to the Speed 2. The nylon plate is less responsive, the ride feels less energetic, and the landing is the softness I have come to expect from a daily trainer. I liked the stiffness of the Speed 2, which did not accompany the design of the Speed 3. Overall not a bad shoe for daily running, and an expensive one at that. Also a deviation from what Saucony delivered in the OG Speed and the Speed 3.

Disappointed. I own multiple pairs of Saucony shoes, including the Speeds and Pros from the Endorphin 2 series. All of my shoes have been 10.5. When these arrived, I loved the look, but they are too small. My toe is hitting the end of the toe box when I walk in them. I went to a local running store and tried on the same shoe in size 11 and then they felt too big. I ended up purchasing a different brand for my marathon trainer.

I bought these for the Los Angeles marathon because of the great reviews. They were light and comfortable but I guess they take time to get used to. I have always ran my marathons with New Balance and they are a completely different shoe. I constantly were dragging the bottoms and could not get used to these Sauconys. I am sure they are good shoes but I will stick to New Balance

The endorphin speed 2 was the best most versatile running on the market and then they messed with it. It is now wider and I think they added more cushioning which makes it slower and no where near as nimble and fast as the version 2. I bought these then went out and got another pair of version 2 immediately before they are gone. Saucony, you didn't need to make any changes to the best shoe on the market, certainly not changes that affect the shoes performance. Now they are just like every other shoe for recovery runs that slow and soft.

Loved the 2s. You can really feel the difference in responsiveness with the new plate. They don't have the same stiffness in the forefoot. If you liked the stiffness of the previous model, get another pair of the 2s.

It's a very good and light running shoe, my only concern is I have only ran in them 2 times and the bottoms are starting to get worn out a little.

They are ok shoes a little spongier than id like and a little tight around the ankle

I am noticing severe deterioration on the sole after about 25 miles. They're awesome shoes though. Great for long runs and i can feel the responsiveness even coming from a plated shoe.

Bruh, I put these shoes on and was like WOW! Had my feet zoomN. Then they had rub a bobo on the back my foot up high like. I be seeing they do this on other peoples to. Be hurt. Tryna keep em cuz I like them shoe. Suggestions please, nahm sayn?

I was really excited about these shoes when I got them, but they haven't performed that well for me. I bought them for running longer distances, 10-20km. The larger toe box and increased stability is a nice change from the second version. However, these shoes give me blisters around the 10km mark. The pull tab on the back of the shoe is quite pronounced and firm it rubs against my heels. I've tried heel locks, different socks, moleskin, etc, but nothing has really worked. I've used my Clifton 8s for half marathons and have never had this problem. The pull tab angles away more on Hokas, I think. I'll likely use these Speed 3s for shorter runs (and as sneakers). They're really quite comfortable.

Ran in endorphin speed 1 and 2. They are my go to marathon training runners. The endorphin 3 is definitely not an upgrade from endorphin speed 2 or 1. I've never gotten blisters on the back of my heals, and the speed 3 do just that. They ripped through both heels. Also a very loud shoe, slaps the pavement. Not a nice snug fit the way speed 2 was. Also, the roll isn't as good as previous models.

Want to like them as much as my speed 1 and 2 before. They seem narrower/shorter. Same 12.5 I always order. They also have a strange feeling under foot on just the left shoe. Not sure what the answer is there. Maybe a bad pair.

Bought these not too long ago, I've ran less than 20 miles in them and part of the sole is coming off already.

I thought with the "extra cushion" this would be a great long distance tempo shoe. Something with more "umph" over the Tempest/Triumph. Wrong. Going from a trainer/recovery shoe, this shoe is clearly meant for shorter interval/speed workouts. A great shoe if you are running at 80-110%, under that, there is little (if any) support and comfort. I regret buying, should have just stuck with what works for the long runs. Now, I just have another pair of "Wednesday Workout" shoes.