Customer Reviews Saucony Endorphin Elite

Absolutely love them! Always set a new PB and this is one of the most level secure carbon played shoes I have worn

I've tried just about every super shoe and the Nike Alpha Fly (of course) comes highly recommended. However, despite generally liking them, and completing several marathons in the shoe, they just never quite worked for my foot. I remembered that many moons ago, when I started running, my local shoe store fitted me in a Saucony. I decided to try this super shoe and boy am I happy I did! Right out of the box they worked for me! No blisters under by arches, no shoe horn needed to try to get into the shoe, they just work! And man, they make me want to run FAST! Wore them in my first ever 70.3 and ZERO regrets. Highly recommend

love these - I'm a fan of Saucony shoes for running anyway, but I've really found these to be very supportive and comfortable for my longer distance runs.

I ran a great 5k in these over the 4th of July! They were very light and responsive. My only concern was when the road was wet the bottom was very slippery. When the ground is dry they have very good traction but a little water on the road and you slip and lose power.

I love this shoe! I've only used them on medium distance tempo runs, but will try on a long run soon. They feel great, fit like a glove and are FAST. Bought both the green and the dusty pink. With a thicker sock I think I could go up a 1/2 size. Wore them with thinner socks since it's summer.

I love these. Cushiony without the bulk, very light weight and knee protective.

Lightweight and speedy ! Love them recommend them for racing 1/2 marathon and full marathons

This shoe is amazing. It is my first real carbon-plated racing shoe. First, let me say that this shoe is WAY faster and more capable than I am but it runs quick, it is light, and extremely cushioned and "springy". Running distances at pace is certainly easier and less taxing than most other shoes I have. This will pay dividends to athletes of all abilities as saving your legs over distances at pace benefits everyone! Fit is generally true to size with it being a snug fit (glove-like is how I'd describe it) when racing, I generally prefer it to be pretty much spot-on to my foot size. No slippage, no extra room, but also not too tight! I also love the bright "slime" color way I love the loud and bright colors when running/racing and this doesn't disappoint! Love this shoe. Saucony has a winner on their hands with this shoe!

These shoes are incredible. I haven't worn them for long races yet (5k and 10k). They are so comfortable and propel me forward. Maybe it's the confidence of the "super shoe" but I definitely don't feel as I'm working as hard on fast efforts. Afterwards my legs feel amazing (not like the ankle and foot pain I felt in vaporflys). Took a bit of time to get used to no heel counter but a good heel lock tie and they felt nice and snug. Have the slime green ones and can't wait to pick up another pair. These are an absolute game changer!

I got these for an upcoming marathon in a few weeks but got a hamstring injury right before they arrived. I wanted to test them out though, so set out on a steady run 12mi later I finished what was the fastest training run of my training cycle! While they don't fix a sore hammy, they helped me run more efficiently and smoothly at the same perceived effort level, which is huge! They're softer than the pro 1 and 2, and more peppy than the pro 3, with a more accommodating toe box and better rolling sensation. They handle hills far better than similarly stacked/plated racers. No mushy instability, all power - you'll bound up all the hills in these! Can't wait to get healthy and put these to the full test. Love the pink with iridescent accents too, they're like a work of art.

Had the best race of my life in these shoes, took 18 minutes off my PR in Boston! Amazing, responsive, and comfortable shoe. This is the best race shoe!

'Was to small for me.. I return the product because was to small.

Have raced in Endorphin Pro 2 for the past year+ with great results. Got these a few weeks before Boston and WOW! Amazing feel and comfort! Speed work in them feels effortless and I had a 3min PR on race day! Even more miraculous is I won't lose any toenails!! Even with very wet feet from the puddles/rain and net downhill course! Marathon #32 and I've NEVER not lost at least 1 toenail, so can't say enough good things about the toe box. THANK YOU!

I was so ECSTATIC to receive the Elites (and the Pinnacle Shorts and top) as part of the Saucony Boston Marathon Team!! I was really hoping to race in them but wasn't able to as I didn't break them in! However, having just ran a recovery run today, 3 days after Boston, I LOVE THESE SHOES! They are feather light and super comfy! I have large and wide feet for my height (bunions) and would need lighter socks in the size I usually get (size 8.5). They feel like the Pro 3 but lighter and cushier without bulk.

Best racing shoes & best recovery- I am in love with these shoes and plan to complete my second marathon inside 4 weeks with them. I've always been weary to deviate from my trainers for a marathon but took the risk and it truly paid off. I was given the opportunity to run in the Endorphin Elite as a part of Saucony's Boston Team, and had both my fastest race ever and smoothest recovery to date. The ultra-lightweight shoe, paired with the carbon plate and forward roll design kept me in good form with fresh feeling legs the whole time. Even with a downpour, these shoes maintained traction. I typically wear a 2A (narrow) trainer but was able to snug these up perfectly and finished the race with no blisters or otherwise. I have had the easiest recovery to date of any marathon after running Boston in these shoes. I can't recommend them enough and am excited for the next marathon!

I've worn the Endorphin Pro shoes for my last 3 races, so I knew I liked Saucony's carbon-plated shoes. I was provided the Endorphin Elite shoes as part of Saucony's Boston Team. The Elites are very light and bouncey. They feel more cushioned than the Pros, in a good, responsive way. It rained for my marathon and I was initially worried about the traction, but I didn't have any issues. No blisters or rubbing, either, even though my feet were wet. They fit true to size. The bright green color looked cool in race photos, too. I'll definitely wear these for my next race.

As part of the Saucony's Boston team, I was provided the Endorphin Elite and fell in love! I was only able to race the B.A.A. 5k as a test run on a brand new pair of shoes prior to the marathon. The instant they are on your feet, you just feel faster. So light they fit like a glove and after 26.2 miles in brand new shoes there was no hot spots, rubbing or blisters even with rain! I do wish I was better trained to race fast in this shoe for Boston to give the shoe the credit it deserves. Looking forward to racing a half marathon soon and this will definitely be my shoe of choice.

As part of Saucony's Boston Team (I won a Strava contest!), I was provided the Endorphin Elite racing shoes and they were Awesome. Only ran one workout in them prior to the race but they felt great, so I wasn't worried about trying new shoes for race day. The fit was perfect, the shoe is light, but the cushion and spring really eased the strain of the constant up or down terrain of the unforgiving Boston course. Even with the rain, I didn't experience any rubbing or blisters. This was my first Boston Marathon and my first race in the Endorphin Elite, I can't wait to wear these on a flat course, I know a big PB is coming in these shoes! Great experience, Thank you Saucony!!

As a winner of the Boston marathon raffle, I was given the shoes. I wore them for a couple of training runs and they felt great. They also felt great while running the marathon and I have had an easy recovery thus far.

As part of Saucony's Boston Team, I was provided the Endorphin Elite, and couldn't be happier with these shoes. They're my new favorite racing shoe. They're light, firm, big toe box, super responsive and springy. I ended up with a 7 minute PR at the marathon and I know these impacted that!

I got this shoe to run the Boston Marathon in! I ended up only doing 2 miles before the race in them- and it was one of the fastest runs leading up to the race! During the race it was raining and I had no issues with the shoe ! The shoes were so bouncy- but also stable ! I think they definitely helped me run faster! I've had quite a few par of carbon shoes but these definitely are my new favorites due to how they are so responsive and running felt so easy!

Awesome racing shoes! Super light and poppy, great energy return!

I have a marathon in a few weeks. I've worn the Endorphin shifts for all my training runs. I was skeptical since I do need some stability in my shoe. I bought the Endorphin Elites and have taken them out for marathon pace work and WOW! The energy return is incredible! Light and fast! I absolutely can't wait for race day!

I had the endorphin pro 3 and it was always rubbing my Achilles and I hated that, these have a much softer back with 0 irritation and I would 100% recommend this over those. I also love the bright green it's super fun! I use these shoes for running, lots of people seem to leave weird reviews for running shoes talking about them using them at work and being uncomfortable, yeah because they are race running shoes lol.

Have been racing consistently in the Endorphin Pros and thought they were my favorites, but the Elite is far better ... they're somehow softer yet more responsive than the Pros. They arrived the week of my marathon and I was comfortable enough in them in my shake out run that I used them for my race. Love the slight padding at the back of the heel and am only now waiting for more colors.