Favorite workout shoe
Anonymous runner · Dec 11, 2024
5/5
Overall
Great shoes for speed and threshold track workouts as well as long runs. My go-to shoe.
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 3/5
- Durability
- 3/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 4/5
Saucony
Endorphin Speed 3
Daily trainer
· Neutral
· Road
Exceptional
(99/100)
- Weight
- 7.9 oz
- Release
- 2022 Q3
- MSRP
- $170
- Stack Height
- 38mm heel - 30mm toe
- Drop Height
- 8mm
Exceptional
(99/100)
overall
Shoe details
- Weight
- 7.9 oz
- Release
- 2022 Q3
- MSRP
- $170
- Stack Height
- 38mm heel - 30mm toe
- Drop Height
- 8mm
Ratings & Reviews
Exceptional (99/100)
Based on product-line history, external ratings, and runner reviews.
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Scores better than more than 99% of all shoes.
Our ratings use detailed reviews from knowledgeable runners, ratings for shoes in the same product line, and reliable product information from trusted retailers.
Rating breakdown
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Overall
Exceptional (99/100)
Overall rating
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Better Shoes Rating
Exceptional (99/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than >99% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
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Appearance
Exceptional (98/100)
Appearance rating
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Better Shoes Rating
Exceptional (98/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than 98% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.
Comfort
Exceptional (97/100)
Comfort rating
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Better Shoes Rating
Exceptional (97/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than 97% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
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Cushioning
Exceptional (97/100)
Cushioning rating
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Better Shoes Rating
Exceptional (97/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than 96% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
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Durability
Very good (87/100)
Durability rating
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Better Shoes Rating
Very good (87/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than 85% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.
Value
Very good (87/100)
Value rating
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Better Shoes Rating
Very good (87/100)
Compared To Other Shoes
Scores better than 84% of shoes
Compared with all shoes
The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.
57%
21/37
Prefer this shoe over another.
Reviewers said this shoe was better than another shoe they ran in.
Comparison set
Rating
All Running Shoes
Scores better than >99% of 2,617 running shoes.
Exceptional
Racing Shoes
Scores better than 98% of 256 racing shoes.
98%
Saucony
Scores better than 99% of 209 Saucony shoes.
99%
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Most reviewers like this shoe more than their last shoe.
- One of the most popular shoes among LetsRun.com readers.
- Rated among the top 5% of shoes overall.
- Rated among the top 5% of shoes on comfort.
- Rated among the top 10% of shoes on cushioning.
Cons
- Reviewers rate this shoe worse than the Endorphin Speed 2.
Compared to other shoes
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Shoe properties
Type
Racing
Supershoe
Racing
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
7.9 oz M
7.3 oz M
Lightest
9.4 oz M
Stack
38/30mm
37/29mm
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Drop
8mm
7mm
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Release
2022 Q3
2025 Q2
Newest
2024 Q3
MSRP
$170
$175
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Best price
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$129.96
Lowest price
$189.99
Ratings
Overall
Exceptional (>99%)
Best overall
Exceptional (98%)
Exceptional (98%)
Comfort
Excellent (97%)
Excellent (95%)
Exceptional (98%)
Best comfort
Cushioning
Excellent (96%)
Excellent (92%)
Exceptional (97%)
Best cushioning
Durability
Very good (85%)
Very good (84%)
Very good (85%)
Best durability
Appearance
Exceptional (98%)
Best appearance
Excellent (94%)
Good (80%)
Value
Very good (84%)
Excellent (91%)
Best value
Good (71%)
Where to buy
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Reader Ratings
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Showing 1–5 of 31 written reviews
Comfortable, Light, and Springy
Anonymous runner · Nov 13, 2024
5/5
Overall
I loved the Endorphin Speed 2s for their lightness, speed, and rolling effect to propel me forward. I was nervous about trying the 3s because I loved the 2s so much, and at first I found the 3s a little stiffer. Over a few runs, however, they became light and springy. I always reach for these in long runs and speed workouts because of their energy return and overall comfort.
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 5/5
Far Inferior to the Speed 2
Anonymous runner · Nov 12, 2024
4/5
Overall
WHY did Saucony ever replace the Endorphin Speed 2s, which were the best lightweight trainers ever? The 3s are less comfortable, less durable, and have less "speed" than the 2s. The outsole is already worn through on the heel after 250 miles, whereas the same place on my older Speed 2s was still intact after 600 miles. Plus they sometimes make my achilles sore.
- Comfort
- 4/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 3/5
- Appearance
- 4/5
- Value
- 4/5
Possibly my favorite, most versatile shoe ever
Anonymous runner · Jun 20, 2024
5/5
Overall
I've used this for 20 mile long runs, tempo runs, track day, easy days. It's comfy, nicely cushioned, has that bit of support that I like/need. If you want just a single shoe in your quiver... this is the one.
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 4/5
- Durability
- 4/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 4/5
Love this sgoe
Anonymous runner · Jun 18, 2024
5/5
Overall
Fast, light, comfortable I want to wear it for all runs, tempo, intervals and long
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Cushioning
- 5/5
- Durability
- 5/5
- Appearance
- 5/5
- Value
- 5/5