Saucony

Endorphin Shift 2

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Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Good (75/100)

Shoe details

Release
2022 Q1

Ratings & Reviews

Good (75/100)

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Overall

Good (75/100)

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Good (75/100)

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Scores better than 47% of shoes

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Durability

Excellent (94/100)

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Excellent (94/100)

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Scores better than 90% of shoes

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Value

Very good (87/100)

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Very good (87/100)

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Scores better than 77% of shoes

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Comfort

Very good (86/100)

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Very good (86/100)

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Scores better than 76% of shoes

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Cushioning

Very good (81/100)

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Very good (81/100)

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Scores better than 64% of shoes

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Appearance

Average (70/100)

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Average (70/100)

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Scores better than 28% of shoes

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All Running Shoes

Scores better than 47% of 2,617 running shoes.

Good

Daily Trainers

Scores better than 48% of 1,872 daily trainers.

48%

Saucony

Scores better than 37% of 209 Saucony shoes.

37%

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
Stack
Drop
7mm
Release
2022 Q1
2022 Q1
2024 Q2 Newest
MSRP
$200
Best price
$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Average (47%)
Above average (66%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Good (76%)
Good (80%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Above average (64%)
Good (75%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Excellent (90%)
Very good (85%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Below average (28%)
Bottom tier (18%)
Exceptional (98%) Best appearance
Value
Good (77%)
Above average (69%)
Very good (86%) Best value
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Reader Ratings

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Graham Dimmock · Jul 31, 2023

4/5

Overall

I’m on my third pair of Saucony Endorphin Shift 2’s. They have a very comfortable upper with good heel lockdown, no mid-foot discomfort, and a generous toe box. It took a run to get used to the narrow stack height but I don’t have any stability issues in them. I’d describe the ride as firm without a lot of return but I don’t race much and I don’t do any speed work in them, aside from hills. I don’t mind the firmness since I’m about 90 kg. 

The biggest standout is their durability. In spite of minimal rubber on the outsole my first pair has passed 600 km and still has life left, even at my weight. They definitely don’t feel as nice as the newer pairs I rotate them with but fine for easier runs. 

Finally, they are always on sale for nearly a third of the full price. That is amazing value to me. I will keep buying them.

Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
4/5

Saucony Endorphin Shift 2 - good value and durable

Wayne Johnson · Jun 6, 2023

5/5

Overall

I found this shoe at a the back room sale section of a running/tennis retail shop. They had just one in my size for under $80 in Nov 2021. I got 300 miles out of it and quit the shoe as the left shoe midsole wasn't as supportive but hardly any wear, used on sidewalks and pavement. Fit my 9 1/2 size foot like a glove, had the space/mulberry colorway. The sole still looks pretty good with minimal wear.

Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5