.png)
I test running shoes for a living, and my advice for anyone looking for value is to hunt for deals on older sneakers, especially just after the latest version of that shoe has been released.
The Saucony Endorphin Speed 5 recently came out, and it’s a brilliant shoe, but it’s also very similar to the Saucony Endorphin Speed 4, which is reduced to $109 on Amazon right now, the lowest price it’s ever been.
I ran over 60 miles in the Saucony Endorphin Speed 4 when testing it for my review, and loved every step in the shoe.
It can handle any kind of run, from slow recovery jogs to all-out workouts and races, with the nylon plate embedded in the responsive midsole foam creating a fast but still flexible and comfortable ride.
The shoe has a rockered design that also helps to roll you from heel to toe smoothly at any pace, and while it’s not as cushioned and supportive as a stability shoe, it’s still quite stable and a shoe I enjoy using day-in, day-out when marathon training.
I’ve logged over 50 miles in the newer Saucony Endorphin Speed 5 as well, and while it’s undoubtedly a great shoe, I can’t say I noticed an upgrade in performance compared with its predecessor — they have similar designs and excel in the same areas.
There have been several deals on the Endorphin Speed 4 lately, but this discount is the best yet, and I’m not sure the price will drop any lower than this, so I’d snap it up if you need a versatile trainer right now.
English (US) ·