5/5
Overall
Anonymous runner · Jul 26, 2024
40 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Saucony Endorphin Speed v1
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5
Saucony Endorphin Speed 2
Speed shoe · Neutral · Road · 7.4 oz · 39/31mm stack · 8mm drop
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The Saucony Endorphin Speed 3 replaced it
How it ranks
The Saucony Endorphin Speed 2 is one of the strongest supershoes in our data. Value and looks are its strongest sub-ratings. The rating is based on 43 runner reviews and 5 other rated shoes in the Endorphin Speed product line.
Exceptional
Confidence
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Confidence
98 Very high
External retailer ratings
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- Product line track record
- External ratings
What runners say
“Tempo runs at speeds that I found challenging in my previous pair of sneakers would feel almost effortless in the Endorphin Speeds.”
“Outer tread shows signs of wear after only 20 miles.”
“I can run in it for a comfortable 6-12 miles, pick it up for a tempo workout, and use it to run fast quarters.”
“This shoe gives enough pop from the vinyl plate to help accelerate the forward motion but not so much that it causes the body to overreact.”
“The ride you get from this shoe is incredible.”
“I sized up a half a size and this made for a very comfortable ride.”
“They last 100 miles longer than my other shoes!”
“Less stiff than traditional super shoes, but still feels responsive.”
“I get approximately 500 miles in them before I need to change.”
“I occasionally felt mild knee soreness at the end of training runs.”
“Very comfortable and fast, but not very durable.”
“You can feel the difference between this and a normal daily trainer.”
“No stability whatsoever and concerns about my delicate beautiful ankles.”
“I felt much less energetic on training runs with the Speed 2's.”
“This shoe is cushioned and narrow.”
“Rolling from heel to toe feels similar to other neutral trainers I've worn.”
“It lacked stability.”
“A great shoe for a workout run, super comfortable and fairly durable.”
“The cushioning is superb.”
Prefer this shoe over another
60% 21/35
Where to buy
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Prices updated daily. Last checked Oct 22.
Pros
- Reviewers use it for easy miles, tempo workouts and races alike.
- Reviewers say the nylon plate feels responsive without the stiffness of carbon-plated racers.
- Light at 7.9 oz on a 39mm heel stack.
Cons
- Reports on outsole wear vary widely, from one reviewer seeing it at 20 miles to others getting 400 to 500.
- Two of forty-three reviewers report unsteady footing, one of them only away from smooth roads.
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
Better Shoes Rating of prior versions of the Saucony Endorphin Speed
Each dot is one version of the Endorphin Speed, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.
Release year
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Release year unknown · 0 reviews
95 Excellent
67 Confidence
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2025 · 5 reviews
97 Exceptional
74 Confidence
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2024 · 24 reviews
99 Exceptional
92 Confidence
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2022 · 83 reviews
97 Exceptional
99 Confidence
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Endorphin Speed 2 This shoe
2021 · 43 reviews
99 Exceptional
98 Confidence
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2020 · 4 reviews
98 Exceptional
87 Confidence
Specs & fit
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
- Weight
- 7.4 oz
- Men's / women's
- Men's 7.8 oz · Women's 7.0 oz
- Release
- 2021 Q4
- Stack
- 39/31mm
- Drop
- 8mm
Runner reviews
Great do everything shoe
5/5
Overall
Excellent shoe made for workouts, but good enough to race in too. Top notch.
attaché · Jul 25, 2024
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 5/5
Favorite all around
5/5
Overall
This shoe is the one I am most excited to run in. I can run in it for a comfortable 6-12 miles, pick it up for a tempo workout, and use it to run fast quarters. I keep coming back to this one.
Anonymous runner · Jun 19, 2024
90 mpw training for a marathon came from the Saucony Endorphin Shift 2
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 5/5
Cushioned shoe with a nice pop.
5/5
Overall
This shoe is cushioned and narrow. I sized up a half a size and this made for a very comfortable ride. It's cushioned and responsive.
Annelisa Bellack · Dec 30, 2023
training for 5K and 10K
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 4/5
Perfect Workout Shoe
5/5
Overall
A quick nylon plated shoe that is perfect for a long run or interval training
Anonymous runner · Dec 28, 2023
50 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Saucony Endorphin Speed 3
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 3/5
- Appearance
- 3/5
- Value
- 4/5
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Saucony Endorphin Speed 2 In Context
More on the Saucony Endorphin Speed
- Saucony Endorphin Speed 5
- Saucony Endorphin Speed 4
- Saucony Endorphin Speed 3 next version
- Saucony Endorphin Speed v1 previous version
- Saucony Endorphin Speed 6
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