“It’s durable even-though there is not a lot of blown rubber,” one tester says. So far, our testers agree that it feels like it will stand up to hundreds of miles of training. The outsole has a few strategic zones of rubber that provide traction and durability. Incredibly lightweight, originally made for marathon racing but not many people. I have to admit it is absolutely hideous looking, but it feels amazing to run in 1. The Shift puts your foot in a more natural position thanks to its 4 mm heel-to-toe drop, while the external heel counter and a small wedge of rubber on the medial side also create more structure and stability for your heel. Well peeps I went and got myself an endorphin speed. Saucony also worked a few stability features, including a wide base for greater ground contact, into the Shift to keep you steady. “The Shift feels really soft when you’re warming up or just cruising, but it doesn’t sacrifice anything at higher speeds,” one tester says. The PWRRUN foam is plush when you land and springy when you take off, which makes it ideal for the repeated motion of running.Īltogether, the Endorphin Shift has a forward-leaning shape that creates a livelier underfoot feeling. Both the men’s and women’s models have a stack height of 38 mm in the heel and 34 mm in the forefoot, creating a 4 mm heel-to-toe drop. Saucony used a generous stack of PWRRUN foam underneath the Endorphin Shift. Saucony designed the Endorphin line around its Speedroll technology, and the Shift really takes advantage of the effect. “One of my favorite things about the Endorphin collection is the removable sock liner so I can add my over-the-counter insole and custom orthotics,” he says.
One tester loves that the entire Endorphin series has that option.
It’s easy to pop out the stock insole that comes with the Shift in favor of an aftermarket insole if you prefer to run with one. The upper and heel collar don’t feel as padded as some other max-cushioned running shoes, which helps maintain the shoe’s streamlined feel.Īnother big plus: the removable insole. It’s also wide enough in the forefoot to leave my foot in a pretty neutral position, rather than squeezing it.” “The external heel counter locks in my foot, and the midfoot feels really secure. “The fit is spot-on for me,” one review says. It’s anchored on each side for a semi-bootie construction, so it won’t bunch up on one side during your run, and slight padding on the top makes it more comfortable against the front of your ankle. The tongue is thin and lightweight, too, with broad coverage over the top of your foot. It’s also supported by a simple, wavy overlay in the midfoot. And the classic lacing system helps lock down the fit.ĭesigners topped the Shift with a premium engineered mesh upper that’s soft to the touch and feels durable without sacrificing breathability. One Fleet Feet runner with wider feet says the Shift is very comfortable, while another runner with a narrower foot shape says he wore thicker socks to take up some of the volume.Įven with the wide toe box, though, the Shift feels secure in the midfoot and heel. The shoe is roomy in the midfoot and forefoot, which accommodated testers with different foot shapes. Make PR busting easier with the men's Saucony Endorphin Speed.The Saucony Endorphin Shift is the everyday training model in Saucony’s three-pack of Endorphin shoes, so it’s built to handle the higher mileage that comes with the territory. In the Saucony Endorphin Speed review, Fleet Feet runners loved the shoe’s feathery weight and comfortable versatility. The attention paid to materials keeps the shoe’s weight down and to keep your pace up. The geometry gives the men's Endorphin Speed a lively rolling feel underfoot for a propulsive ride.ĭesigners covered the Speed in a thin, lightweight mesh upper and sewed in a minimal tongue. The foam and plate join forces with the shape of the shoe to create what Saucony calls its Speedroll technology. The plastic plate is more flexible than the carbon-fiber version found in the Saucony Endorphin Pro, though, so the Speed is more approachable for training. Like running shoes with carbon fiber plates, the composite plate helps transfer power from landing to takeoff to reduce fatigue. Sandwiched into the foam is a plastic plate. A brand new PWRRUN PB foam makes the most of cushioning and energy return for a bouncy ride. Saucony extracts max performance from the Endorphin Speed with a host of new technologies, beginning with the midsole. From high-tempo training to race day, the men's Saucony Endorphin Speed excels.