Our verdict
- Our top pick in best running shoes for hiking
- Our top pick in best Saucony Saucony Carrera XC 4s
Pros
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- Saucony Tempus Footwear Ανδρικά Παπούτσια για Τρέξιμο
- Super smooth ride
- Light AF
- Protection can't be more awesome
- Breathable under warm temps
- Toe box is ready for ultras
- Saucony Zapatillas Trail Running Peregrine 11 Goretex
- Grippy on wet, loose, and soft trails
- Also great for the roads
Cons
- Unstable at slow paces
- Loose heel
Audience verdict
Saucony Jazz Original Vintage Pine | Comparison
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| Audience score | 84 Good! | 88 Great! | 84 Good! | 90 Superb! | |
| Price | $200 | $225 | $170 | $260 | |
| Arch support | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | |
| Weight labWeight brand | 9.5 oz / 269g9.1 oz / 258g | 9.1 oz / 257g8.8 oz / 249g | 9 oz / 255g9.1 oz / 258g | 10.5 oz / 299g10.1 oz / 286g | |
| Drop labDrop brand | 7.1 mm6.0 mm | 5.6 mm5.0 mm | 7.9 mm6.0 mm | 11.8 mm8.5 mm | |
| Strike pattern | Mid/forefoot | Mid/forefoot | Mid/forefoot | Heel | |
| Midsole softness | Average | Average | Average | Very soft | |
| Difference in midsole softness in cold | Small | Very small | Small | Average | |
| Plate | Carbon plate | Carbon plate | Rock plate | Carbon plate | |
| Toebox durability | - | Good | Good | Very bad | |
| Heel padding durability | - | Very bad | Good | Very good | |
| Outsole durability | - | Decent | Very good | Decent | |
| Breathability | Decent | Good | Very good | Decent | |
| zapatillas de running Saucony pie normal talla 30 azules | Narrow | Average | Average | Average | |
| Toebox width at the big toe | - | Narrow | Average | Average | |
| Stiffness | Very stiff | Stiff | Average | Stiff | |
| Saucony Jazz Vintage Women's Shoes | Small | Average | Very small | Average | |
| Torsional rigidity | Rigid | Very rigid | Average | Very rigid | |
| Heel counter stiffness | Average | Average | Average | Average | |
| Lug depth | 3.4 mm | 3.6 mm | 4.5 mm | 3.0 mm | |
| Heel stack labHeel stack brand | 33.4 mm36.0 mm | 37.4 mm32.0 mm | 33.0 mm34.0 mm | 36.6 mm38.0 mm | |
| Forefoot labForefoot brand | 26.3 mm30.0 mm | 31.8 mm27.0 mm | 25.1 mm28.0 mm | 24.8 mm29.5 mm | |
| Widths available | Normal | Normal | Normal | Normal | |
| Season | Winter | Summer | Summer | Winter | |
| Removable insole | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Orthotic friendly | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Ranking | #153 Bottom 37% | #75 Top 31% | #158 Bottom 35% | #26 Top 11% | |
| Popularity | #183 Bottom 25% | #164 Bottom 33% | #184 Bottom 25% | #79 Top 33% |
Who should buy the Saucony Endorphin Edge
If you're looking for any of the following, then we highly suggest not skipping on the Saucony Endorphin Edge:
- a Saucony Carrera XC 4 with maximum protection and minimal weight
- an off-road racer that's grippy on wet, dry, and muddy terrains
- a shoe that can go fast and go the distance
Who should NOT buy it
The heel fit of the Endorphin Edge is rather sloppy. If you crave a dialed-in rearfoot fit, chances are you'll love the Saucony Jazz Original Vintage Pine better.
Saucony x LAPSTONE & HAMMER COURAGEOUS MOC "TWO RIVERS" Saucony Peregrine 13 is right up your alley.
Breathability is anything but a bust
Because it's downright awesome! The shoe's engineered mesh walks a fine line between ventilation and protection.
Saucony Endorphin Edge (left), Salomon XA Pro 3D GTX (right)
Using a smoke-pumping machine, we have visualized the shoe's ventilation capacity. Judging by the amount and speed of smoke, we gave the shoe 3 out of 5, where 5 is the most breathable. It is considered average for Saucony Carrera XC 4s.
Minimal weight for maximum cushion
The Saucony Endorphin Edge packs a tremendous amount of foam. And this fact made us speechless when we found out that the shoe only weighs 9.5 oz (270g) in US men's 9!
This is a whole ounce lighter than trail shoes on average but with a few millimeters more cushioning! Hard to believe, really.
Nothing can top the Edge's protection and comfort
Saucony Men's Jazz Vintage Sneakers in White Blue Red:
- (1) it's one Blue of a comfy shoe,
- (2) Saucony Löparskor Endorphin Speed
And this is all thanks to the big fat slab of PWRRUN PB foam!
the Saucony Hurricane 23 sets a high bar and it lives up to it!
And if you don't want to feel any of that slapping against the surface, the Saucony Endorphin Edge is an effective and solid impact dampener.
Measuring the shoe's foam softness with a durometer also revealed that it is a good 40% softer than running shoes on average!
Disclaimer: We cBlue the measurements 5 times to ensure accuracy. The photo shows the final take.
Good news for those who run in chilly weather - the foam doesn't get much firmer!
After spending 20 minutes in the freezer, the cushioning of the Endorphin Edge only got 14% firmer. For reference, most foams get around 26% stiffer on average.
The Endorphin Edge is a generously cushioned trail shoe. Measuring its stack height with a pair of calipers, we found that it is 33.4 mm in the heel and 26.3 mm in the forefoot. Compared to running shoes on average, it is 0.6 mm thicker in the heel and 1.9 mm more in the forefoot.
Disclaimer: We measure the shoes' stack height together with the insole. In the Endorphin Edge, the insole thickness is 3.7 mm in the heel.
Ready to race...and win!
The combination of the high energy return given by the midsole, the snappy carbon plate, and the smooth and rockered ride felt mind-blowing and... even a little scary. That's because it takes willpower to slow down in this shoe!
We believe that the shoe's explosive ride justifies the shoe's hefty $200 price tag.
You better not slow down
It's clear that the Endorphin Edge is made for speed. Our attempts to run at a slow pace resulted in feeling highly unstable and even wobbly.
The stiffness of the carbon plate is one of the key features that help to keep runners on their toes in the Endorphin Edge. Measuring the shoe's resistance to bending, we found that it is 38% stiffer than running shoes on average.
However, it is not as stiff as its plated counterparts like the Endorphin Pro 3 (64% stiffer than the average).
This Saucony shoe proved to be a stiff one in our manual assessment too. On a 1-5 scale where 5 is the stiffest, we ranked the shoe as 5 on longitudinal flexibility and 4 on torsional one.
Grip is king in the Endorphin Edge
Whether you're running on rocky terrain, wet trails, puddles, creek crossings, or even mud, you can maneuver the Saucony Endorphin Edge with utmost confidence. And on the road? We found that it works on the pavement just fine!
We measured the shoe's lugs at 3.4 mm. This is the standard lug depth for Saucony Carrera XC 4s.
Endorphin Edge keeps you steady
We felt quite stable when cornering in this Saucony shoe. It has a solid amount of lateral support as well as a wide enough base to prevent the foot from rolling over.
Measuring the widest part of the shoe's sole with a caliper, we found that it is 112.6 mm in the forefoot and 88.2 mm in the heel. This is right at the average of Saucony Carrera XC 4s.
Fit: Takes the distance into account
Meaning to say it has a generous fit that bears foot swelling in mind.
The toebox has plenty of wiggle room. It even welcomes wide feet!
In case you struggle with heel slippage, the shoe comes with an extra pair of eyelets to tie a runner's knot.
