Saucony Endorphin Pro 3

Name: Saucony Endorphin Pro 3
Brand: Saucony
Rating: 4.7 (17 reviews)

Racing shoe · Neutral · Road · 6.8 oz · 39/32mm stack · 8mm drop

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The Saucony Endorphin Pro 4 replaced it

How it ranks

The Saucony Endorphin Pro 3 is one of the strongest racing shoes in our data. Looks and value are its strongest sub-ratings. Durability scores well below its other sub-ratings. The rating is based on 36 runner reviews and 2 other rated shoes in the Endorphin Pro product line.

Exceptional

Overall

Exceptional 98

Appearance

Excellent 96

Value

Excellent 94

Cushioning

Very good 91

Comfort

Good 88

Durability

Decent 77

Confidence

How settled the rating is against every other rated shoe. A shoe can rate high on confidence with relatively few reviews of its own when its product line has a long record and external ratings from retailer sites agree. Confidence is low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.

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Confidence

92 High

High 92

External retailer ratings

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The middle of the bar marks the typical shoe at each type of retailer. The dot shows where this shoe ranks in comparison.

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Product line track record
External ratings

What runners say

“That carbon bounce, mixed with a decent stability on corners, is hard to find.”

5/5 Full review 10 mpw training for a marathon came from the Saucony Endorphin Pro v1

“The upper material is not durable at all, the holes appeared in the toes area after 35 miles.”

4/5 Full review

“They are fast and propel you forward without feeling heavy or too big.”

5/5 Full review 10 mpw training for a marathon came from the Saucony Endorphin Pro 2

“The flick of the stiff plate, combined with firmer mid-foot foam than previous models, means Saucony got the right sauce with the Pro 3.”

5/5 Full review 10 mpw training for a marathon came from the Saucony Endorphin Pro v1

“Lightweight, not as much cushion, but the carbon fiber plate makes every run feel comfortable.”

5/5 Full review training for a marathon came from the HOKA Mach 4

“It just flows, without having to put in an effort the speed is really good.”

5/5 Full review 5 mpw training for a marathon came from the Nike Zoom Alphafly Next% 2

“These shoes are so light, you barely know they are on your feet.”

4/5 Full review 39 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Saucony Triumph 21

“The ventilation keeps the shoe cool as well as drains well if the weather is wet.”

5/5 Full review 10 mpw training for a marathon came from the Saucony Endorphin Pro 2

“Very springy, but there is a pressure point in my right inside heel from the shoes.”

4/5 Full review 39 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Saucony Triumph 21

“It doesn't get clunky when running at slower paces.”

5/5 Full review 25 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the New Balance FuelCell Rebel v3

“Light but super comfortable, and FAST!”

5/5 Full review 10 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Nike Vaporfly 3

“Seems to be longer lasting than just a couple races.”

5/5 Full review 10 mpw training for a marathon came from the Saucony Endorphin Pro v1

“These are not everyday running shoes.”

5/5 Full review 10 mpw training for a marathon came from the Saucony Endorphin Pro v1

“On trails can be a little unstable.”

5/5 Full review 10 mpw training for a marathon came from the Saucony Endorphin Pro 2

“The tongue slips a bit on downhills.”

5/5 Full review 10 mpw training for a marathon came from the Saucony Endorphin Pro v1

“Too bulky personally for me for those 10-21k racing distances.”

4/5 Full review 30 mpw training for ultramarathons came from the HOKA Carbon X 2

Prefer this shoe over another

75% 9/12

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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 23.

Pros

Reviewers describe a bouncy, rolling ride that makes fast paces feel easy.
At 7.3 oz reviewers say they barely know it is on their feet.
Reviewers rate it above the Endorphin Pro 2 it replaced, which scores 97 on twenty-five reviews.

Cons

Durability is its lowest-rated dimension at 4.1 out of 5, and one reviewer had holes appear in the toe of the upper after 35 miles.
One reviewer finds it too bulky for 10k to half marathon racing, and another too much shoe for recovery days.
Two reviewers say the high stack feels unstable off road.

Endorphin Pro 3 rates 98. This shoe has high confidence. See how we rate shoes.

Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the Saucony Endorphin Pro

Each dot is one version of the Endorphin Pro, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.

Rating

40 60 80 100

89 2021 98 2022 94 2024

Release year

We use the reviews of past versions to inform this shoe’s rating. See why.

Endorphin Pro 4

2024 · 15 reviews

94 Excellent

87 Confidence
Endorphin Pro 3 This shoe

2022 · 36 reviews

98 Exceptional

92 Confidence
Endorphin Pro 2

2021 · 25 reviews

89 Good

92 Confidence

Runner Ratings

36 ratings

5/5 27

4/5 9

3/5 0

2/5 0

1/5 0

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Specs & fit

Sizing and ride details at a glance.

Weight: 6.8 oz
Men's / women's: Men's 7.3 oz · Women's 6.2 oz
Release: 2022 Q3
MSRP: $225
Stack: 39/32mm
Drop: 8mm

Runner reviews

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5/5

Overall

Anonymous runner · Jul 6, 2023

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

No bargains in super shoes, but this one comes close

5/5

Overall

That carbon bounce, mixed with a decent stability on corners, is hard to find. The Pro 3 balances these factors well and seems to be longer lasting than just a couple races. Weight is comparable to other super shoes. The flick of the stiff plate, combined with firmer mid-foot foam than previous models, means Saucony got the right sauce with the Pro 3. There’s generous enough rubber to keep tread underfoot for hundreds of miles. The only complaint may be the tongue slips a bit on downhills. It is well enough anchored on its sides not to become a problem, but fans of no-show socks may not love how short it is.

These are not everyday running shoes. I trained with them only for a few tempo days before racing. They feel like a bit too much for recovery days, and their stack height is not advisable for use on trails.

Brian · Jun 9, 2023

10 mpw training for a marathon came from the Saucony Endorphin Pro v1

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

Versatile super shoe

4/5

Overall

Bouncy, fast and comfortable. I bought the shoe initially as an ultra distance racing shoe but it eventually found its way in my rotation as a tempo trainer and long run shoe. Too bulky personally for me for those 10-21k racing distances.

ArtyRunner · Jun 9, 2023

30 mpw training for ultramarathons came from the HOKA Carbon X 2

Comfort: 5/5
Cushioning: 5/5
Durability: 2/5
Appearance: 5/5
Value: 2/5