Saucony

Endorphin Shift 2

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

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Release
2022 Q1

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Good (75/100)

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Overall

Good (75/100)

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Good (75/100)

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Durability

Excellent (94/100)

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Excellent (94/100)

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Value

Above average (87/100)

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Above average (87/100)

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Comfort

Above average (86/100)

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Above average (86/100)

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Cushioning

Above average (80/100)

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Above average (80/100)

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Appearance

Good (70/100)

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Good (70/100)

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Ranks above 28% of shoes

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All Running Shoes

Worse than 54% of 2,526 running shoes ranked.

Good (75/100)

Daily Trainers

Worse than 52% of 1,847 daily trainers ranked.

48%

Saucony

Worse than 63% of 206 Saucony shoes ranked.

37%

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
8.5 oz M
Stack
40/35mm
Drop
5mm
Release
2022 Q1
2022 Q1
2023 Q1 Newest
MSRP
$165
Best price
$164.99
Ratings
Overall
Average (46%)
Above average (66%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Good (75%)
Good (79%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Above average (61%)
Good (75%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Very good (90%) Best durability
Very good (85%)
Good (80%)
Appearance
Below average (28%)
Bottom tier (19%)
Very good (81%) Best appearance
Value
Good (77%) Best value
Above average (66%)
Good (74%)
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Reader Ratings

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My Favorite Trainer

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