Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 7.9 oz · 8mm drop · 38/30mm stack
Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 replaced it
How it ranks
The Saucony Endorphin Speed 3 is one of the strongest daily trainers in our data. Looks and comfort are its strongest sub-ratings. The rating rests on 83 runner reviews and 4 other rated shoes in the Endorphin Speed product line.
Confidence
How settled the rating is against every other rated shoe. A shoe can rate high on confidence with relatively few reviews of its own when its product line has a long record and external ratings from retailer sites agree. Confidence will score low when we have few ratings or when runners disagree.
Confidence
99/100
“They feel super stable and my legs do not feel as beat up after workouts.”
“They lacked the pop that the first iteration had from the first step.”
“The plastic plate is perfect with the superb cushioning to go either slow or fast.”
“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.”
“The rubber is thinner on the speed3 than it was on the Speed 2 and does not seem to last as long.”
“It is relaxed enough for my easy days but also does really well in workouts, especially around those threshold paces.”
“Almost no unnatural movement of the foot while sprinting.”
“The interior nylon plate delaminated or some other element because the shoe started squeaking.”
“Very comfortable from day 1. Love the cushioning without it being too soft.”
57% 21/37
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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
2025 · 3 reviews
98 Exceptional
90 Confidence
2024 · 24 reviews
99 Exceptional
99 Confidence
Endorphin Speed 3 This shoe
2022 · 83 reviews
98 Exceptional
99 Confidence
2021 · 43 reviews
99 Exceptional
100 Confidence
2020 · 4 reviews
99 Exceptional
96 Confidence
Sizing and ride details at a glance.
4/5
Overall
Love the boost foam in these. Along with the carbon speed roll plate, the perfect shoe for long fast runs, tempo run and even races. Perfect shoe for an entry level runner.
Anonymous runner · Jul 2, 2023
35 mpw training for 5K and 10K
5/5
Overall
The Endorphin Speed works in every situation from tempos to jogging to faster stuff. If feels cushy yet responsive.
John Douglas · Jul 2, 2023
45 mpw training for a marathon came from the New Balance 1080 v10
4/5
Overall
Man! They tweaked this shoe a bit too much for me, thought they had it perfect with the 1's and 2's. Upper changed a bit, they feel slightly less aggressive and a wider base. Still the same great foam and nylon plate, would recommend for easy days / long runs. Can definitely tempo in it if need be, very versatile shoe all around. I like it but don't love it anymore, give it a chance though because it is fun to train in!
Anonymous runner · Jun 28, 2023
60 mpw training for 5K and 10K came from the Saucony Endorphin Speed 2
5/5
Overall
I love the Saucony Endorphins. I tend to prefer a sole with little cushioning, to be responsive, sort of like racing flats. The Endorphins have lots of cushioning, but I've grown to love them anyway. Great comfort, great roll. Great looks, too.
Anonymous runner · Jun 21, 2023
training for sprints came from the Saucony Type A9
4/5
Overall
Not Nearly as impressed with the threes compared to the twos. I find that the nylon plate doesn’t give you nearly the energy return in this iteration which was disappointing from the get go. So far with 200 miles on the shoe very little wear shows. I’ve mostly use the endorphin speeds for marathon training and speed work with lots of success.
Anonymous runner · Jun 14, 2023
10 mpw training for a half marathon came from the Saucony Endorphin Speed 2
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