Saucony

Endorphin Shift 3

Endorphin Shift 3
Daily trainer · Neutral · Road
Very good (83%)

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Shoe details

Weight
9.3 oz
Release
2022 Q4
MSRP
$150
Widths
Medium
Stack Height
41mm heel - 37mm toe
Drop Height
4mm

Ratings & Reviews

Very good (83%)

Rated better overall than 83% of all shoes.
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This score rates better than 83% of other shoes we judged.

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Rating breakdown

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Overall

Very good (83%)

Cushioning

Very good (87%)

Comfort

Very good (84%)

Durability

Good (79%)

Value

Good (72%)

Appearance

Average (45%)

All Running Shoes

Better than 83% of 2,492 running shoes ranked.

Very good (83%)

Daily Trainers

Better than 77% of 1,818 daily trainers ranked.

Good (77%)

Endorphin Shift Family

Better than 67% of 10 endorphin shift family ranked.

Above average (67%)

Saucony

Better than 71% of 206 Saucony shoes ranked.

Good (71%)

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Most reviewers like this shoe more than their last shoe.
  • Popular shoe among LetsRun.com readers.
  • Rated among the top 10% of shoes overall.
  • Rated among the top 10% of shoes on comfort.
  • Rated among the top 5% of shoes on cushioning.

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
9.3 oz M
Stack
41/37mm
Drop
4mm
Release
2022 Q4
2022 Q1
2025 Q2 Newest
MSRP
$150
Best price
$99.88 Lowest price
$129.95
Ratings
Overall
Average (57%)
Average (50%)
Exceptional (100%) Best overall
Comfort
Very good (84%)
Good (75%)
Exceptional (100%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Very good (87%)
Good (75%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Good (79%)
Good (71%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Average (45%)
Below average (24%)
Exceptional (99%) Best appearance
Value
Good (72%)
Average (53%)
Exceptional (100%) Best value
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Reader Reviews

12 reader reviews

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Somewhat cheap and insanely cushioned daily

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

got these shoes for summer training, and they lasted extremely well. Huge stack height and soft foam were very comfortable. I liked the upper and the lockdown was very good. The only flaw was that the side ripped after a while (like 500 miles). Wore them for a couple speed workouts too and they felt capable. Definitely would buy again.

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

Comfortable, cushy but dorky

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

4/5

Overall

I got these for extra cushioning after an injury and they are indeed cushy and comfortable. They were quite a change from usual Kinvaras, but they helped me keep running while I recovered. I guess my only complaint is that they're pretty dorky-looking. The back has a sort of shelf that sticks out and makes the shoes look like Frankenstein footwear. I still wear them at times, but I wish they were a little more aesthetically pleasing. 

Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
4/5

Favorite training shoe by far

Anonymous runner · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

I believe in mixing up training shoes regularly, but if I didn't, I would train in the Endorphin Shift 3 everyday.  The Shift 2 was the same experience and I haven't been disappointed with the Shift 3. 

Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Plush

Rick Faber · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

High stack height with outstanding cushioning.

Tread is durable enough to last 400+ miles but does not grip well in mud or wet wood

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

Great coming off Injury

Austin · Sep 28, 2025

5/5

Overall

College XC and Mid-D runner was coming back from IT Band injury started wearing these and they felt 100x better 

Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
3/5
Value
5/5