Discontinued · road · Tempo / Long run · $150
Earlier generation of the Saucony Endorphin Speed line, kept for replacement lookups.
Built for tempo, long run, at a target pace of 6:15–8:30 /mi on road.
This model is no longer in production. The closest shoe you can buy today is Saucony Endorphin Speed 4.
Saucony tuned this midsole soft (4/5 on our cushioning scale). Energy return is moderate — comfortable and predictable rather than bouncy. 33 mm of heel stack is the modern daily-trainer sweet spot — enough foam for long miles without losing contact with the road. Combined, the ride reads as lively at 3/5 responsiveness.
A nylon (or PEBA-blend) plate adds structure without the harsh stiffness of carbon. You get a firmer, more propulsive toe-off that still flexes at slower paces, which is why nylon-plated shoes double as workout and long-run shoes rather than race-day-only tools.
A 8 mm drop is the mainstream middle — familiar to almost anyone coming from a standard trainer. The rocker is moderate — enough curve to smooth the roll-through without dictating your footstrike. Forefoot flex is middle of the road. Support is light — neutral, with a mildly steady platform.
The toe-box is standard width — comfortable for most feet without swimming. It fits true to size. Expect roughly 350 miles from the outsole, about $0.43 per mile at $150.
For the foams and plates Saucony uses across its line, read the Saucony brand guide.
Measured against the 542 currently-available shoes in the catalog. The bar shows where this shoe sits in that range.
Weight
229 g / 8.1 oz
46 g lighter than the catalog median of 275 g
Heel stack
33 mm
3 mm lower than the catalog median of 36 mm
Drop
8 mm
2 mm higher than the catalog median of 6 mm
Price
$150
10 cheaper than the catalog median of 160
Responsiveness
3 / 5
Catalog median 3 / 5
Cushioning
4 / 5
Catalog median 4 / 5
Energy return
3 / 5
Catalog median 3 / 5
Durability
~350 mi
Catalog median ~400 mi
Within the Saucony line it is lighter than the brand's median (269 g / 9.5 oz) and sits lower than its median stack (36 mm).
Current shoes with the nearest combination of weight, stack, drop, foam feel and plate.
Saucony Endorphin Speed 4(2024)
235 g / 8.3 oz · 38 mm · 8 mm drop · Nylon · $170
Nylon plate rolls you forward without the harshness of carbon.
Salomon Spectur 2
258 g / 9.1 oz · 36 mm · 8 mm drop · Nylon · $180
Salomon Spectur 2: 36 mm heel stack, 8 mm drop, 258 g — specs from independent lab testing.
Under Armour Velociti Pro 2
252 g / 8.9 oz · 37 mm · 8 mm drop · Nylon · $160
Beaded HTPU speed trainer with a plated snap at a friendly price.
Mizuno Wave Rider 29(2025)
265 g / 9.3 oz · 39 mm · 10 mm drop · Nylon · $145
Enerzy foam with a mild Wave plate — a firm-but-friendly classic daily.