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Saucony Endorphin Azora running shoe shown at a three-quarter angle on concrete

Running Shoes

Saucony Endorphin Azora Review: A Versatile Daily Trainer with a Racy Personality

A plateless Power Run PB trainer built on the Endorphin Elite last, promising daily miles, workouts, and even racing in one shoe.

9/30/2026
Saucony Endorphin Azura running shoe on a matte concrete surface

Running Shoes

Saucony Endorphin Azura Review: A Solid Non-Plated Super Trainer That Wants You Running Fast

The Endorphin Azura takes the plate out of the Endorphin Speed formula and delivers a firmer, more aggressive ride. Here is how it stacks up against the current crop of speedy daily trainers.

9/30/2026
Two lightweight running shoes side by side on a concrete surface

Running Shoes

Saucony Endorphin Azura vs Kiprun Kinvara Tempo: Two Lightweight Daily Trainers Compared

Two new non-plated daily trainers go head to head on foam, fit, ride feel and value to help you pick the right one for your rotation.

9/30/2026
Three Saucony Endorphin running shoes arranged on a concrete surface

Running Shoes

Best Saucony Endorphin Deals: Three Running Shoes Worth Buying This Sale Season

While most brands are holding their top racing and tempo shoes at full price, Saucony has discounted the Endorphin Elite, Pro 3, and Speed 3. Here is what each one does and who it suits.

9/30/2026
Saucony Endorphin Edge and Hoka Tecton X trail shoes side by side on concrete

Running Shoes

Saucony Endorphin Edge vs Hoka Tecton X: Carbon-Plated Trail Racers Compared

Two carbon-plated trail super shoes go head to head: which one earns a spot on your race day feet?

9/30/2026
Saucony Endorphin Elite racing shoe at a three-quarter angle on concrete

Running Shoes

Saucony Endorphin Elite After 100 Miles: Long-Term Review

Nine months and 100 miles later, here is how the Saucony Endorphin Elite holds up, how its use case has shifted, and which shoes pair well with it.

9/30/2026
Saucony Endorphin Elite 2 carbon-plated racing shoe on a concrete surface

Running Shoes

Saucony Endorphin Elite 2 Review: A Softer Take on a Favorite Racer

The Endorphin Elite 2 swaps its original foam for the new IncrediRun midsole. Softer and more comfortable, but does it give up too much top-end pop at $275?

9/30/2026
Two Saucony Endorphin Elite racing shoes side by side on a concrete surface

Running Shoes

Saucony Endorphin Elite 2 vs Endorphin Elite 1: Which Racer Should You Buy?

Two carbon-fiber super shoes with very different personalities. Here's how the softer, bouncier Elite 2 stacks up against the snappier Elite 1 for racing, stability, and fit.

9/30/2026
Two high-stack carbon racing shoes side by side on a concrete surface

Running Shoes

Saucony Endorphin Elite 2 vs Elite 3: Which Super Shoe Deserves Your Money?

Two very different rides under one name: the discounted Elite 2 stays soft at every pace, while the $290 Elite 3 bounces back and rewards speed. Here is which one fits your running.

9/30/2026
Saucony Endorphin Elite 3 First Run Review: A Comfortable Cruiser with Real Trade-offs cover image

Running Shoes

Saucony Endorphin Elite 3 First Run Review: A Comfortable Cruiser with Real Trade-offs

After a 20-mile long run with marathon pace pickups, the Endorphin Elite 3 proves itself as one of the most comfortable super shoes on the market, though the weight and fit raise honest questions.

9/30/2026
Saucony Endorphin Elite 3 carbon racing shoe with thick soft foam midsole on concrete

Running Shoes

Saucony Endorphin Elite 3 First Run Review: Soft, Bouncy and More Controlled

Saucony's flagship carbon racer returns with extra foam under the heel, a reworked fluted carbon plate and a bit more stability, while keeping the famously squishy Incre-Run ride.

9/30/2026
Three marathon racing shoes arranged in a row on a concrete surface

Running Shoes

Saucony Endorphin Elite 3 vs the Competition: Three Marathon Racing Shoes Compared

A closer look at the Saucony Endorphin Elite 3, plus two strong alternatives from ASICS and Hoka for marathon race day.

9/30/2026
Pair of Saucony Endorphin Elite running shoes on a concrete surface in morning light

Running Shoes

Saucony Endorphin Elite Race Test: 55 Miles at the Comrades Marathon

A full race-distance test of the Saucony Endorphin Elite at the Comrades Marathon, covering comfort, stability, steep descents, and durability after roughly 200 miles.

9/30/2026
White premium running shoe with thick midsole at a three-quarter angle on concrete

Running Shoes

Saucony Endorphin Elite: First Run Impressions of Saucony's Flagship Super Shoe

A new PWRRUN HG foam, a carbon-infused plate, and a very airy upper: our first runs in the Saucony Endorphin Elite and what stood out, for better and worse.

9/30/2026
Saucony Endorphin Elite racing shoe on concrete with coastal backdrop

Running Shoes

Saucony Endorphin Elite Review: Fast, Aggressive, and Best Kept Short

Raced over a half marathon, the Endorphin Elite delivered a big personal best but left comfort questions over longer distances.

9/30/2026
Pair of carbon-plated road running shoes on a matte concrete floor

Running Shoes

Saucony Endorphin Elite Ultra Test: Can a Super Shoe Go Beyond the Marathon?

We put the Saucony Endorphin Elite through 32 miles inside a one-mile tunnel to see whether this carbon-plated race shoe holds up at true ultra distance.

9/30/2026
Saucony Endorphin Elite in lime green and Endorphin Pro in pink side by side

Running Shoes

Saucony Endorphin Elite vs Endorphin Pro: Which Race Day Shoe Should You Buy?

Saucony's new flagship Endorphin Elite is one of the fastest race shoes around, but the Endorphin Pro remains the smarter buy for most runners. Here is how they compare.

9/30/2026
Four Saucony running shoes lined up on a concrete surface

Running Shoes

Saucony Endorphin Lineup: Pro 3, Speed 3, Shift, and Triumph Reviewed

A closer look at Saucony's updated Endorphin family, from the race-ready Pro 3 to the plush Triumph, with what changed, what stayed, and who each shoe suits.

9/30/2026
Saucony Endorphin Pro 4 and Pro 3 racing shoes side by side on concrete

Running Shoes

Saucony Endorphin Pro 4 vs Pro 3: Which Marathon Racer Should You Buy?

A marathon-distance comparison of two popular carbon racers, covering midsole changes, fit, ride feel, durability, and value.

9/30/2026
Saucony Endorphin Pro 3 and Nike Vaporfly 3 racing shoes side by side on concrete

Running Shoes

Saucony Endorphin Pro 3 vs Nike Vaporfly 3: Two Top Carbon Racing Shoes Compared

Two of the best carbon plate racing shoes go head to head on ride, fit, comfort, and durability to help you pick the right one for race day.

9/30/2026
Two Saucony Endorphin Pro racing shoes side by side on a concrete surface

Running Shoes

Saucony Endorphin Pro 3 vs Pro 4: Should You Upgrade?

A close look at how Saucony's super racing shoe changed from the Endorphin Pro 3 to the Pro 4, and which one fits your feet and race goals.

9/30/2026
Saucony Endorphin Pro 4 racing shoe with thick white midsole on grey surface

Running Shoes

Saucony Endorphin Pro 4: A 100-Mile Review of Saucony's Maximalist Super Racing Shoe

After 100 miles, the Endorphin Pro 4 proves durable, forgiving, and fast in the right places, with a ride character that suits both long efforts and short, hard intervals.

9/30/2026
Bright orange Saucony Endorphin Pro 4 marathon racing shoe on a concrete surface

Running Shoes

Saucony Endorphin Pro 4 First Run Review: A Comfortable Racer That Lost Some of Its Edge

Twenty miles into the Saucony Endorphin Pro 4, the verdict is nuanced: a great upper and a forgiving ride, but less aggressive and less stable than the Endorphin Pro 3.

9/30/2026
Two carbon-plated marathon racing shoes side by side on a concrete surface

Running Shoes

Saucony Endorphin Pro 4 Preview: What Changes From the Pro 3

A closer look at the upcoming Endorphin Pro 4 and how its midsole, upper, and lacing updates compare with the much-loved Endorphin Pro 3.

9/30/2026
Two carbon-plated racing shoes side by side on a concrete surface

Running Shoes

Saucony Endorphin Pro 4 vs Pro 5: Which Racing Shoe Should You Buy?

Two very different super racers share a name. We compare stack, weight, ride, stability, and fit to help you pick between the Endorphin Pro 4 and the new Pro 5.

9/30/2026
Saucony Endorphin Pro 4 and Endorphin Speed 4 running shoes side by side

Running Shoes

Saucony Endorphin Pro 4 vs Endorphin Speed 4: Racer and Super Trainer Compared

Two plates, two very different jobs: a closer look at the cushioned carbon racer and the versatile plated daily trainer from Saucony's Endorphin line.

9/30/2026
Four carbon racing shoes lined up on a matte concrete surface

Running Shoes

Saucony Endorphin Pro 5 vs Puma Fast-R Nitro Elite 3, Asics Metaspeed Sky Tokyo and Adidas Adios Pro 4

Four top carbon racing shoes compared head to head: ride feel, stability, durability and which one suits your race day.

9/30/2026
Saucony Endorphin Pro Plus marathon racing shoe at three-quarter angle on concrete

Running Shoes

Saucony Endorphin Pro Plus Review: A Lighter Carbon Racing Shoe Worth the Hunt

Saucony trims serious weight from the Endorphin Pro formula, but the heel lockdown trade-off is real. Here is what to know before you buy.

9/30/2026
Two carbon-plated racing shoes side by side on concrete, one black and one neon rainbow

Running Shoes

Saucony Endorphin Pro Plus vs Puma Deviate Nitro Elite SP: Which Racer to Pick

Two lightweight carbon-plated racing shoes, two very different ride personalities. Here is how they compare on weight, cushioning, price, and race-day feel.

9/30/2026
Saucony Endorphin Rift trail running shoe with lugged outsole on a concrete surface

Trail Running Shoes

Saucony Endorphin Rift First Run Review: A Speed-Focused Trail Shoe With Trade-Offs

The Endorphin Rift brings PWRRUN PB foam and a Speed Roll rocker to the trails, but its price and overlap with Saucony's own range raise fair questions.

9/30/2026