
Saucony Endorphin Pro 2
Price$200
Weight7.5oz / 213g
Drop8mm
TypeRacing
Pros & cons
✓ What testers liked
- +Performance (44.0%): Strong forward propulsion driven by the full-length S-curve carbon fiber plate and aggressive Speedroll technology, heavily praised for race day performance and setting personal bests.
- +Plush Comfort & PWRRUN PB Cushioning (36.1%): High-stack PWRRUN PB foam offering firm yet impact-absorbing underfoot protection over long distance efforts.
- +Lightweight Construction (25.0%): Featherlight racing weight that helps maintain quick foot turnover over high-mileage runs.
- +Bounce, Energy Return & Speedroll (18.5%): Responsive spring off the forefoot with smooth, rolling heel-to-toe transitions.
- +Platform Stability & Control (13.6%): Good underfoot support and straight-line stability for a rigid carbon-plated race shoe.
- +Breathable (10.2%): Lightweight single-layer mesh upper providing solid ventilation in warm weather.
- +Joint Relief & Fatigue Reduction (9.7%): Shock dampening foam that minimizes leg soreness, knee strain, and muscular fatigue.
- +Aesthetics (9.4%): Clean race profile and vibrant launch colorways (especially women's).
✕ Where it falls short
- –Durability (15.6%): Exposed PWRRUN PB foam scuffing or rubber tread wearing down prematurely on long road runs.
- –Heel Friction, Slippage & Blisters (5.7%): Minimal heel collar structure occasionally causing heel rubbing, slipping, or hot spots.
- –Value (5.7%): Premium price tag making it an expensive option for casual training miles.
- –Sizing & Fit: Runs Small / Narrow (4.0%): Snug, narrow midfoot and tight toe box prompting some runners to size up by half a size.
- –Narrow Midfoot / Ankle Instability (3.4%): Rigid carbon plate and narrow midfoot waist feeling slightly unstable on sharp cornering or uneven surfaces.
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