Our verdict

The Endorphin Speed 3 from Saucony is one hell of a shoe! We affirm that it's energetic, stable, and light; it ticks all the important boxes of a zapatillas de running Saucony pie plano talla 42. Even more, it can be your do-it-all trainer. From easy days down to the faster, more competitive race days, we are able to count on this Saucony trainer.

zapatillas de running Saucony constitución ligera 10k talla 36 más de 100 Pros

  • Peppy all the way
  • Comfy for easy days
  • More stable than ever
  • Cushioned for long miles
  • Quick and smooth transitions
  • Lightweight
  • Airy as hell
  • Roomy toe box
  • Fit is amazing
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zapatillas de running Saucony constitución ligera 10k talla 36 más de 100 Cons

  • Rubs the heel
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Audience verdict

89
Great!

zapatillas de running Saucony constitución ligera 10k talla 36 más de 100 | Who should buy

Difficile de ne pas confondre les Saucony Grid 9000 Red Mustard et Three Rivers: 

  • fast shoe with loads of kick for both speed training and race days,
  • running shoe that's also cushy and stable for daily runs and long miles.

The Endorphin Speed 3 is a one-stop shop that can take you from a daily workout to a race!

Saucony Endorphin Speed 3 profile photo

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Everything about the Saucony Speed 3 gets a thumbs up from us, save for the heel counter. It's less padded, which is slightly abrasive to the heel. You can stock up on the bandaid or consider Saucony Kinvara 14.

However, if you're head over heels in love with the zapatillas de running Saucony constitución ligera 10k talla 36 más de 100 but want a comfier heel wrap, it's best to stick with the Saucony Endorphin Speed 2. It's also a great alternative for those with slim feet.

Saucony Endorphin Speed 3 lab view

Breathability

The rubber is not only softer, it is also thinner in this Saucony shoe. Our calliper shows only 2 mm of rubber which is a millimetre thinner than average.

Saucony Endorphin Speed 3 outsole thickness

Test results
Endorphin Speed 3 4
Average 3.8
Compared to 234 running shoes
zapatillas de running Saucony 10k talla 39 más de 100
1
Breathability
5

Durability

Outsole hardness

As a speed-oriented shoe, it is expected that the Endorphin Speed 3 cuts corners on the outsole's durability.

Not only do we see less rubber at the bottom, but we also found it to be softer than average with he help of a durometer.

Saucony Endorphin Speed 3 outsole hardness

If you don't mind sacrificing 0.6 oz of weight in return for a sturdier outsole, we can highly recommend the ASICS Novablast 3 speed trainer.

Test results
Endorphin Speed 3 77.0 HC
Average 80.5 HC
zapatillas de running Saucony hombre talla 39 blancas.
Compared to 285 running shoes
zapatillas de running Saucony 10k talla 39 más de 100
52.1 HC
Outsole hardness
93.0 HC

Outsole thickness

The rubber is not only softer, it is also thinner in this Saucony shoe. Our calliper shows only 2 mm of rubber which is a millimetre thinner than average.

Saucony Endorphin Speed 3 outsole thickness

Test results
Endorphin Speed 3 2.0 mm
Average 3.2 mm
Compared to 304 running shoes
zapatillas de running Saucony 10k talla 39 más de 100
0.0 mm
Outsole thickness
6.6 mm

Weight

On average, speed trainers weigh in at 248 grammes/8.7 ounces.

But the Endorphin Speed 3 beats that by weighing only 212 grammes/ 7.5 ounces! This is exceptionally light given how much cushioning this Saucony shoe has!

Saucony Endorphin Speed 3 scale

Test results
Endorphin Speed 3 7.94 oz (225g)
Average 9.38 oz (266g)
Compared to 305 running shoes
zapatillas de running Saucony 10k talla 39 más de 100
5.26 oz (149g)
Weight
12.56 oz (356g)

Cushioning

Heel stack

With the amount of cushioning that it packs, the Saucony Endorphin Speed 3 is a mile eater. And a very good one too! 

Saucony Endorphin Speed 3 heel stack height

Even though our calliper shows an average amount of stack height (34.1 mm in the heel), it definitely feels like plenty on the run.

Important releasing: the brand advertised slightly different numbers. The shoe is supposed to have 36 mm for the heel stack height.

Test results
Endorphin Speed 3 34.1 mm
Average 33.7 mm
Compared to 304 running shoes
zapatillas de running Saucony 10k talla 39 más de 100
7.6 mm
Heel stack
45.7 mm

Forefoot stack

As for the forefoot stack, our calliper returned 26.7 mm which is over 2 mm thicker than average!

However, it is a little less than the officially stated 28 mm.

Saucony Endorphin Speed 3 forefoot stack height

Test results
Endorphin Speed 3 26.7 mm
Average 25.0 mm
Compared to 304 running shoes
zapatillas de running Saucony 10k talla 39 más de 100
7.6 mm
Forefoot stack
36.9 mm

Drop

At 7.4 mm, we found the shoe's heel-to-toe drop to be close to the official specs (8 mm). This is a middle-of-the-pack drop that works great for both beginner and seasoned runners.

Saucony Endorphin Speed 3 drop

Test results
Endorphin Speed 3 7.4 mm
Average 8.7 mm
Compared to 304 running shoes
zapatillas de running Saucony 10k talla 39 más de 100
-0.8 mm
Drop
16.1 mm

Insole thickness

Measuring the shoe's insole, we found it to be slightly thinner than average at 3.6 mm. But this is still quite padded for a speed trainer - no need to be concerned with underfoot comfort.

Saucony Endorphin Speed 3 insole

Test results
Endorphin Speed 3 3.6 mm
Average 4.5 mm
Compared to 300 running shoes
zapatillas de running Saucony 10k talla 39 más de 100
1.5 mm
Insole thickness
7.3 mm

zapatillas de running Saucony constitución ligera 10k talla 36 más de 100 | Midsole softness

Note: a low durometer measurement equals a soft material, whereas a high measurement means it's firm.

The Endorphin Speed 3 also gets comfier than its predecessor. There is a gentle give in the shoe's midsole and it works better for easy days too!

Turning to our durometer, we found that the shoe's foam is in fact in the top 10% of the softest in our lab!

Saucony Endorphin Speed 3 midsole softness

With a reading of 13.8 HA, the Endorohin Speed 3 is on par with shoes like ASICS Novablast 3 (13.5 HA) and the PUMA Deviate Nitro Elite 2 (13.9 HA).

Test results
Endorphin Speed 3 13.8 HA
Average 21.4 HA
zapatillas de running Saucony hombre talla 39 blancas.
Compared to 232 running shoes
zapatillas de running Saucony 10k talla 39 más de 100
8.5 HA
Midsole softness (soft to firm)
41.5 HA

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It was incredible to find out that the Endorphin Speed 3 remains soft even after 20 minutes in the freezer!

At room temperature, our durometer showed 13.8 HA and after the freezer, it only firmed up by 5%(!) becoming 14.5 HA.

Saucony Endorphin Speed 3 freezer

Even after being exposed to the cold, the shoe remained 65% softer than other shoes at room temperature.

Test results
Endorphin Speed 3 5.1%
Average 25.5%
Compared to 231 running shoes
zapatillas de running Saucony 10k talla 39 más de 100
0%
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100%

Ride

This time around, the Endorphin Speed 3 comes back with more bounce and a snappier toe-off which makes picking up the pace so easy!

Saucony Endorphin Speed 3 run trails

The shoe lives up to our high expectations left by the previous Speed 2.

And this is not just because it's a shoe that has speed written all over it. It's also because the nylon plate it has (responsible for the snappy toe-off) doesn't feel harsh. Compared to other plated running shoes, the Endorphin Speed 3 is more natural-feeling.

At the same time, the shoe hasn't lost its bounce either. So you can still push the pace and go as fast as you want.

Saucony Endorphin Speed 3 mid run

What's more, in this iteration, the shoe's Speedroll rocker geometry is very noticeable. Each step feels as if the foot is carried forward. Love it!

Stability

Lateral stability test

This Saucony shoe doesn't feel very stable and it's not supposed to. As a speed trainer, its primary task is to keep you on your toes as you smash that interval training or chase that new personal best.

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Torsional rigidity

Another detractor from the shoe's stability is its high level of torsional flex.

Performing a manual test, we rated the Endorphin Speed 3 with only 2 out of 5 for torsional rigidity. That puts the shoe on the more flexible side of the spectrum.

Test results
Endorphin Speed 3 2
Average 3.2
Compared to 283 running shoes
zapatillas de running Saucony 10k talla 39 más de 100
1
Torsional rigidity
5

FEATURE x Saucony Shadow 6000 Chocolate Chip

The heel could use a little more padding.

This is the ONLY complaint we have for the Saucony Endorphin Speed 3. The shoe's heel is a tad bit uncomfortable and scratchy because it has minimal padding.

Saucony Endorphin Speed 3 heel area

This is definitely due to the choice of materials because the heel counter itself is very soft, it scored 2/5 on our flexibility tests (5 being the stiffest). 

Their recommendation? Wearing thicker socks is a must. As well as carrying a couple of bandaids.

Test results
Endorphin Speed 3 2
Average 2.8
Compared to 267 running shoes
zapatillas de running Saucony 10k talla 39 más de 100
1
FEATURE x Saucony Shadow 6000 Chocolate Chip
5

Midsole width in the forefoot

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The widest part of the forefoot speed out to be 111.5 mm, 1.5 mm narrower than average. But the good news is that it's not so critical and the brand did its homework to improve the 3rd iteration.

Saucony Endorphin Speed 3 midsole width forefoot

Test results
Endorphin Speed 3 111.5 mm
Average 113.7 mm
Compared to 305 running shoes
zapatillas de running Saucony 10k talla 39 más de 100
100.5 mm
Midsole width in the forefoot
126.5 mm

Midsole width in the heel

The Speed 3 is proof that Saucony really listens to runners' feedback. In the past, the Endorphin Speed's weak Rabbit was its lack of heel stability.

Saucony Endorphin Speed 3 width midsole heel

But this model changes all this. Based on our calliper measurements, the shoe's base has been widened by 5 mm in the heel.

Test results
Endorphin Speed 3 89.5 mm
Average 90.5 mm
Compared to 305 running shoes
zapatillas de running Saucony 10k talla 39 más de 100
74.9 mm
Midsole width in the heel
106.6 mm

Flexibility

Stiffness

As our manual flexibility test shows, the Endorphin Speed 3 is on the flexible side. But let's see what the controlled lab measurement shows us.

In this test, we bend the shoe to a 90-degree angle and use a gauge to measure how much force it takes to do that.

speed out, this Saucony shoe only needs 23.5N! This is 30% less than it takes a road shoe on average. This also proves that the nylon plate embedded into the shoe's sole is more forgiving than a carbon plate.

Test results
Endorphin Speed 3 23.5N
Average 29.2N
We use an average of four tests. The video shows one of those tests.
Compared to 287 running shoes
zapatillas de running Saucony 10k talla 39 más de 100
2.2N
Stiffness
94.4N

Grip / Traction

The outsole has plenty of traction and plenty of durability too! We felt safe at all times, even on wet asphalt passages. And during fast corners, the grip doesn't compromise. 

Saucony Endorphin Speed 3 outsole

Size and fit

Toebox width at the widest part

Even though the Speed 3 is only average in the widest part of the forefoot (98.5 mm), it feels roomier because of the stretchy nature of its fabric. The latter makes the shoe feel much more accommodating in the toebox.

Saucony Endorphin Speed 3 toebox width

We believe that Saucony absolutely nailed the fit of the Endorphin Speed 3! The upper does a really great drudgery mimicking the natural shape of the foot. 

Saucony Endorphin Speed 3 profile

Test results
Endorphin Speed 3 98.5 mm
Average 98.4 mm
Compared to 305 running shoes
zapatillas de running Saucony 10k talla 39 más de 100
89.5 mm
Toebox width at the widest part
109.1 mm

Tongue: gusset type

The shoe's secure wrap is also complemented by its semi-gusseted tongue and padded laces. They work so well together; getting a solid lockdown won't be a challenge in the Speed 3.

Saucony Endorphin Speed 3 laces

Test results
Endorphin Speed 3 Both sides (semi)

Comfort

Tongue padding

There is also a moderate amount of tongue padding - 3.9 mm, based on our calliper measurement. It is 2 mm thinner than the average but is just perfect for a speed shoe. 

Saucony Endorphin Speed 3 tongue thickness

Test results
Endorphin Speed 3 3.9 mm
Average 5.6 mm
Compared to 302 running shoes
zapatillas de running Saucony 10k talla 39 más de 100
0.5 mm
Tongue padding
14.2 mm

zapatillas de running Saucony constitución ligera 10k talla 36 más de 100

This version of the Endorphin Speed doesn't go through a lot of changes, which is why runners continue to rave about it. It has minor touch-ups, which make it an even better version: 

  • The wider toebox and thinner, stretchier upper for a more precise fit and a breathable running experience 
  • More stability in the forefoot and heel because of the widened base 
  • A new plate for a snappier toe-off
  • Stripped-down heel padding to minimise the bulk as much as possible  

Saucony Endorphin Speed 3 soft cushion