Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The Saucony Endorphin Speed 2 replaced it
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The Saucony Endorphin Speed v1’s rating is an early estimate. We’ve collected 4 runner reviews so far, with brand history also informing the score.
Confidence
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Confidence
87 High
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“You literally can run a lot faster in this pair due to the new generation foam and the plate.”
“Not taxing on the quads like the Vaporfly.”
“The Endorphin Speed lacks the aggressiveness and feels slightly unstable when cornering.”
“My 800m repeats dropped around 5-10s per rep and I feel fresher on the last reps.”
“The feeling of cushioning when you pick up the speed.”
“Bought a year or two ago and this pair is still alive and kicking. High durability.”
“The sizing is just a little small.”
“Speed and cushioning keep you moving.”
“There is a nice bounciness to the shoes.”
83% 5/6
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Better Shoes Rating
Each dot is one version of the Endorphin Speed, placed by its rating and release year. The gold dot is this shoe.
Release year
Release year unknown · 0 reviews
95 Excellent
67 Confidence
2025 · 5 reviews
97 Exceptional
74 Confidence
2024 · 24 reviews
99 Exceptional
92 Confidence
2022 · 83 reviews
97 Exceptional
99 Confidence
2021 · 43 reviews
99 Exceptional
98 Confidence
Endorphin Speed v1 This shoe
2020 · 4 reviews
98 Exceptional
87 Confidence
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
5/5
Overall
Voted best running shoe for a reason.. speed and cushioning, keep you moving. Not taxing on the quads like the vapor fly, I am not a fast runner so the speeds are just what I need.
Karina · Dec 26, 2023
20 mpw training for ultramarathons came from the HOKA Huaka
5/5
Overall
Before trying this shoe, I was using standard trainers and flats for my workouts such as Adizero Adios 5 and Nike Pegasus. Using this shoe is like an assist. You literally can run alot faster in this pair due to the new generation foam and the plate. Bought a year or two ago and this pair is still alive and kicking. So high durability too.
My 800m repeats dropped around 5-10s per rep and I feel fresher on the last reps as compared to my previous shoes. I was able to handle an extra 2-4km extra on my steady paced runs averaging at 6:40mins/mile.
At this point (2 year on), my pair has accumulated a total mileage of roughly 600 miles with aesthetic issues on the foam not covered by the outsole. The carbon outsole rubber feels smooth to the touch and still provide decent traction when training on road/pavement/track surfaces on both dry and wet days.
This pair is a viable option for purchase if you are planning to use them for training (workouts, tempos, long runs etc.). If compared to the Vaporfly 2, the Endorphin Speed lacks the aggressiveness and feel slightly unstable in comparison when cornering.
NotRadio · Aug 3, 2023
30 mpw training for a half marathon came from the adidas adizero adios 5
5/5
Overall
I really like the Saucony Endorphin Speed. I am still wearing the first generation version. Instead of a carbon plate, the Endorphin Speed has a nylon plate. I use these for road races and speed training on the track. There is a nice bounciness to the shoes. Added to that is the feeling of cushioning when you pick up the speed. I do think they are designed for fast running and that is where they truly shine. My only one negative comment is that the sizing is just a little small. I have worn size 10 Sauconys for years and they are fit perfectly. The Endorphin Speed feels a tiny bit short.
Anonymous runner · Jun 18, 2023
35 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Saucony Triumph 17
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