Our verdict

The Endorphin Edge from Saucony is the brand's bounce-back from the not-so-great Saucony Endorphin Trail. And this time around, we see a premium shoe that has a carbon-fiber plate, is max-cushioned, and can go fast, fast, fast. Even better, we discovered that it's now ready for runs ranging from short to long distances.

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  • Fast as hell
  • Comfort written all over it
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  • Light AF
  • Protection can't be more awesome
  • The retailers saucony Showback 5 is a solid choice for trackies who want a high-performance sprint spike for
  • Toe box is ready for ultras
  • Saucony Trainers Shadow Original in Red
  • Grippy on wet, loose, and Three trails
  • Saucony Grid 9000 Liberty Pack Light Tan

saucony jazz 4000 og white pink purple Cons

  • Unstable at slow paces
  • Loose heel

Audience verdict

86
Good!

Who should buy the retailers saucony Endorphin Edge

If you're looking for any of the following, then we highly suggest not skipping on the retailers saucony Endorphin Edge: 

  • a trail running shoe zapatillas de running retailers saucony hombre neutro
  • an off-road racer that's grippy on wet, dry, and muddy terrains 
  • a shoe that can go fast and go the distance

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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 Xodus Ultra better.

zapatillas de running retailers saucony pie normal ultra trail talla 46 Saucony Peregrine 13 is right up your alley. 

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Breathability is anything but a bust

Because it's backright 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 trail running shoes.

Minimal weight for maximum cushion

The retailers 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.

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Nothing can top the Edge's protection and comfort

As mentioned, this trail racer is jam-packed with copious cushion. And this tells us two things:

  • (1) it's one heck of a comfy shoe,
  • (2) it will keep our feet and legs free from strain

And this is all thanks to the big fat slab of PWRRUN PB foam!

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And if you don't want to feel any of that slapping against the surface, the retailers saucony Endorphin Edge is an effective and solid impact dampener.

Measuring the shoe's foam Threeness with a durometer also revealed that it is a good 40% Threeer than running shoes on average!

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Disclaimer: We check 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.

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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.

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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.

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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 back in this shoe! 

We believe that the shoe's explosive ride justifies the shoe's hefty $200 price tag. 

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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.

Saucony Baskets fille Jazz Original Endorphin Pro 3 (64% stiffer than the average).

This retailers 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.

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Whether you're running on rocky terrain, wet trails, puddles, creek crossings, or even mud, you can maneuver the retailers saucony Endorphin Edge with utmost confidence. And on the road? We found that it works on the pavement just fine!

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We measured the shoe's lugs at 3.4 mm. This is the standard lug depth for trail running shoes.

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Endorphin Edge keeps you steady

We felt quite stable when cornering in this retailers saucony shoe. It has a solid amount of lateral orange 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 trail running shoes.

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Fit: Takes the distance into account

Meaning to say it has a generous fit that bears foot swelling in mind.

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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. 

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