SauconyEndorphin Pro 5
Faster, snappier, and more dialed-in than ever. The Endorphin Pro 5 is Saucony's most refined race-day shoe yet — built for runners who want a carbon racer that's as confidence-inspiring as it is fast.
Details
The Endorphin Pro has always stood out in the carbon racer category for feeling predictable and accessible rather than demanding and twitchy. The Endorphin Pro 5 keeps that identity intact while sharpening every performance detail that matters on race day.
The dual-layer midsole pairs supercritical PWRRUN HG on top — now extended further up the sidewalls for improved inherent stability — with a PWRRUN PB base layer featuring a strategic underfoot cutout that shaves grams without sacrificing cushioning where it counts. The full-length carbon fiber plate gets a meaningful update with a slotted forefoot design borrowed from the Endorphin Elite, allowing more natural foot flex while a more pronounced rocker profile drives snappier transitions and better propulsion through the toe-off.
Underfoot, Saucony upgraded to PWRTRAC rubber for an outsole that outlasts its predecessor and grips more confidently on wet road surfaces — a practical improvement for anyone who has ever raced through a rainy morning. The lightweight recycled engineered mesh upper is streamlined and breathable, delivering a secure lockdown without the stiffness that can make some race shoes feel unforgiving over longer distances.
Whether you're targeting a 5K PR or digging deep in the final miles of a marathon, the Endorphin Pro 5 gives you the propulsion of a serious carbon racer with enough forgiveness to run your best from start line to finish tape.
MIDSOLE
- PWRRUN HG superfoam forms a full-length top layer that's more generous than before. It offers firmer response, added sidewalls, and high energy return.
- PWRRUN PB superfoam bottom layer is a PEBA formulation for lightweight, maximal cushioning and rebound.
- All-new carbon fiber plate is a more aggressive, full-length design with better foam integration for enhanced propulsion and smoother transitions.
- SPEEDROLL technology promotes forward momentum and efficient rolling motion with a more pronounced toe rocker curve.
- Super Responsive Sockliner (SRS) adds a step-in layer of molded supercritical cushioning.
OUTSOLE
- PWRTRAC rubber provides a thin layer of premium rubber for 15% better traction on wet surfaces and greater resistance to abrasion.
- Central cutout reduces weight while preserving the stack height and plush feel.
UPPER
- Recycled engineered mesh is breathable, lightweight, and sustainable for a secure and streamlined race fit with excellent ventilation.
Researched and compiled by Mark Shannon
Specifications may be manufacturer-reported. Learn how Cadence verifies shoe data.
Specifications
Cadence Database Analysis
How the Saucony Endorphin Pro 5 compares with 33 current Super Shoes shoes tracked by Cadence.
Comparisons use listed specifications tracked by Cadence. Manufacturer reference sizes and measurement methods can vary. Learn about our data methodology.
Where It Fits
- Cushioning
- High
- Listed weight
- Slightly heavy for category
- Stack
- Slightly low for category
- Price
- Typical price for category
- Drop
- Notably high for category
- Plate
- Yes
- Group
- Super Shoes
Compared With Super Shoes
| Metric | Endorphin Pro 5 | Group median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed weight | 7.6oz | 7oz | Heavier (82nd percentile) |
| Heel stack | 39mm | 40mm | Lower (35th percentile) |
| Forefoot stack | 31mm | 34mm | Lower (30th percentile) |
| Drop | 8mm | 6mm | Higher (86th percentile) |
| Price | $240 | $250 | Typical range (35th percentile) |
What Stands Out
- Its 8mm midsole drop is 2.0mm above the current Super Shoes median of 6mm (n=33).
- Its 31mm forefoot stack is 3.0mm below the current Super Shoes median of 34mm (n=33).
- At 7.6 oz, its listed weight is 0.6 oz above the median of the 33 current Super Shoes shoes in the Cadence database (7 oz).
