
Endorphin Speed 5
Powered by PWRRUN PB and a lightweight nylon plate, the Endorphin Speed 5 delivers responsive speed with everyday comfort. Light, versatile, and effortlessly quick, it remains the gold standard for super trainers that can truly do it all.
Details
The Saucony Endorphin Speed 5 continues its reign as the definitive super trainer—light, quick, and versatile enough to handle both recovery mileage and sharpened speed sessions with equal confidence. A re-tuned PWRRUN PB midsole delivers its signature springy cushioning with a sleeker sculpt that trims weight and enhances turnover, while the nylon propulsion plate provides pop without sacrificing comfort or flexibility. The result is a smooth, responsive stride that feels fast when you need it, forgiving when you don’t, and unmistakably efficient across the full spectrum of training paces.
Underfoot, XT-900 carbon rubber ensures durable traction and added heel coverage, paired with full-length flex grooves for adaptive movement and a naturally fluid roll. Inside, the SRS sockliner adds step-in plushness, while a supportive 3D heel counter maintains secure alignment as fatigue sets in. Up top, the single-layer engineered hex mesh keeps things breathable, streamlined, and race-lean for daily use. Durable, lively, and purpose-built, the Endorphin Speed 5 is the rare trainer that excels every day without ever feeling ordinary.
MIDSOLE
- PWRRUN PB is PEBA superfoam that's been tuned and sculpted to be responsive and reduce weight further.
- Nylon plate is strategically placed to add stability and pop. It's redesigned without a lateral wing for more torsional flexibility in the midfoot, while the medial wing helps your foot feel more secure and stable.
- Super Responsive Sockliner (SRS) adds a thin layer of molded supercritical cushioning.
- SPEEDROLL technology is geometry designed for easy forward momentum enabling you to run quicker, not harder.
OUTSOLE
- XT-900 rubber offers exceptional traction and durability without compromising weight.
UPPER
- Engineered hexagon mesh creates a single layer of material for breathability and comfort.
Researched and compiled by Mark Shannon
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Specifications
Cadence Database Analysis
How the Saucony Endorphin Speed 5 compares with 15 current Super Trainers / Workout 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
- Notably light for category
- Stack
- Slightly low for category
- Price
- Lower-priced for category
- Drop
- Notably high for category
- Plate
- Yes
- Group
- Super Trainers / Workout
Compared With Super Trainers / Workout
| Metric | Endorphin Speed 5 | Group median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listed weight | 8.4oz | 9oz | Lighter |
| Heel stack | 37mm | 40mm | Lower |
| Forefoot stack | 29mm | 32mm | Lower |
| Drop | 8mm | 7mm | Higher |
| Price | $175 | $180 | Lower range |
What Stands Out
- At 8.4 oz, its listed weight is 0.6 oz below the median of the 15 current Super Trainers / Workout shoes in the Cadence database (9 oz).
- Its 8mm midsole drop is 1.0mm above the current Super Trainers / Workout median of 7mm (n=15).
- Its 37mm heel stack is 3.0mm below the current Super Trainers / Workout median of 40mm (n=15).
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