Endorphin Speed 5
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Endorphin Speed 5

Workout

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.

Price$175

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

Specifications may be manufacturer-reported. Learn how Cadence verifies shoe data.

Specifications

BrandSaucony
CategorySuper Trainers
Weight8.4 oz
Heel Stack37 mm
Midsole Drop8 mm
Foam TypePWRRUN PB
Forefoot Stack29 mm
ModelEndorphin Speed 5
UsageWorkout
StabilityNeutral
CushionHigh
FitRegular
PlateYes
Plate DescriptionNylon Plate

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

Listed weight
Endorphin Speed 5: 8.4ozMedian: 9oz
Lighter
Heel stack
Endorphin Speed 5: 37mmMedian: 40mm
Lower
Forefoot stack
Endorphin Speed 5: 29mmMedian: 32mm
Lower
Drop
Endorphin Speed 5: 8mmMedian: 7mm
Higher
Price
Endorphin Speed 5: $175Median: $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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