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.
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.
Confidence
92 High
External retailer ratings
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Based on
The bars show roughly how much each source contributes to this shoe’s rating. Their influence depends on how many reviews we’ve collected, how many earlier versions are in the product line, and the external ratings available.
“That carbon bounce, mixed with a decent stability on corners, is hard to find.”
“The upper material is not durable at all, the holes appeared in the toes area after 35 miles.”
“They are fast and propel you forward without feeling heavy or too big.”
“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.”
“Lightweight, not as much cushion, but the carbon fiber plate makes every run feel comfortable.”
“It just flows, without having to put in an effort the speed is really good.”
“These shoes are so light, you barely know they are on your feet.”
“The ventilation keeps the shoe cool as well as drains well if the weather is wet.”
“Very springy, but there is a pressure point in my right inside heel from the shoes.”
“It doesn't get clunky when running at slower paces.”
“Light but super comfortable, and FAST!”
“Seems to be longer lasting than just a couple races.”
“These are not everyday running shoes.”
“On trails can be a little unstable.”
“The tongue slips a bit on downhills.”
“Too bulky personally for me for those 10-21k racing distances.”
75% 9/12
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Rating & Confidence vs. other shoes for sale
Each dot is one rated shoe for sale, placed by its rating and by how much evidence sits behind it. Shoes toward the top right are both well rated and well established.
Better Shoes Rating
Each dot is one version of the Endorphin Pro, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.
Release year
2024 · 15 reviews
94 Excellent
87 Confidence
Endorphin Pro 3 This shoe
2022 · 36 reviews
98 Exceptional
92 Confidence
2021 · 25 reviews
89 Good
92 Confidence
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
5/5
Overall
Endorphin pro midsole is quite bouncy in a good way. Definitely feel faster in these shoes. Races and tempo and track runs are great.
Steven grube · Jun 8, 2023
20 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the HOKA Clifton 8
4/5
Overall
I got these shoes after hearing every absolutely rave over them. I already had vaporfly 2s and Asics metaspeed edge, so did I need them, no, but did I want them, yes. Do I regret the purchase, no. Are they better then the other two super shoes in my line up - meh. Juries still out. How I'd look at it now is if you have super shoes, you probably don't need these. If you don't have super shoes, these are great contenders and will serve you very well.
Anonymous runner · Jun 1, 2023
5 mpw training for a marathon came from the Nike ZoomX Vaporfly Next% 2
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