Nike may have invented the supershoe but the Saucony Endorphin Pro 3 is a strong alternative that receives great scores on cushioning and comfort.
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Lightweight, speedy roll technology, stable perfect grippy and solid cushion, airy mesh foot-conforming uppers make this my go-to half and marathon racer. The only disappointment I have about the Endorphin Pro is that it doesn’t come in wide width for women!
That carbon bounce, mixed with a decent stability on corners, is hard to find. The Pro 3 balances these factors well and seems to be longer lasting than just a couple races. Weight is comparable to other super shoes. The flick of the stiff plate, combined with firmer mid-foot foam than previous models, means Saucony got the right sauce with the Pro 3. There’s generous enough rubber to keep tread underfoot for hundreds of miles. The only complaint may be the tongue slips a bit on downhills. It is well enough anchored on its sides not to become a problem, but fans of no-show socks may not love how short it is.
These are not everyday running shoes. I trained with them only for a few tempo days before racing. They feel like a bit too much for recovery days, and their stack height is not advisable for use on trails.
These shoes are so light, you barely know they are on your feet. Love the mesh uppers. Very springy, but there is a pressure point in my right inside heel from the shoes.
These shoes are great, I've been training in them for triathlon and planning to race in them and they are light but super comfortable, and FAST! They are definitely on the expensive side but for me it is worth it.
It's a very comfortable and fast shoe, but the upper material is not durable at all, the holes appeared in the toes area after 35 miles...
Bouncy, fast and comfortable. I bought the shoe initially as an ultra distance racing shoe but it eventually found its way in my rotation as a tempo trainer and long run shoe. Too bulky personally for me for those 10-21k racing distances.
Usually a racing shoe, but with an insane discount ($90/pair) I bought a few pairs to train in. They are all around 300 miles now, and have been incredible to train in. Lightweight, not as much cushion, but the carbon fiber plate makes every run feel comfortable and recovery is easy.
Endorphin pro midsole is quite bouncy in a good way. Definitely feel faster in these shoes. Races and tempo and track runs are great.
I got these shoes after hearing every absolutely rave over them. I already had vaporfly 2s and Asics metaspeed edge, so did I need them, no, but did I want them, yes. Do I regret the purchase, no. Are they better then the other two super shoes in my line up - meh. Juries still out. How I'd look at it now is if you have super shoes, you probably don't need these. If you don't have super shoes, these are great contenders and will serve you very well.