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Saucony Endorphin Speed 3 Review: Velocity and Comfort United

by Brandon

Most runners like Saucony Endorphin Speed 3 shoes because they are lightweight, and the kind of performance they deliver is just second to none. Of course, just as expected, this blog takes a full-detailed look for a closer glance. It starts from its design and construction to performance, among other comparisons with another shoe.

Key Features:

Style and Build: 

The Saucony Endorphin Speed 3 is styled in a low profile and lightweight for the speedsters who love to really fly. It carries over some of the SPEEDROLL that forms a stack for endurance behind a shoe; no question went unaddressed.

Cushioning and Comfort For a running shoe, it is this purpose of the PWWRUN PB that feels supremely soft, very responsive as the cushioning included. Mentioned within the PWWRUN PB is one of the highest cushion heights that are underpinned in the brand’s line—a 36 mm heel stack and 27 mm forefoot stack. 

To further cater for the support in the midsole, a placement of a nylon plate is also included and beyond adequate stiffening, this also assists when the performances become uptempo and quicker over differing places and distances.

Responsiveness:

 The Endorphin Speed 3 is responsive enough for such a mix of bouncy foam and gentle rocker—just what the doctor ordered for your speed sessions and races. Thus the shoe will most definitely have one running faster with less effort.

Stability:

Neutral-ish, with a bit wider of a base and a touch more happening in the middle of the shoe than many, these being relatively stable. But this still usually is not a good bet for those needing high under-arch support or having severe over-pronation.

Upper Comfort:

Highly breathable mesh has been used in the manufacturing process of the upper, which stretches quite well with the foot. Form fit design helps in getting the snug fit, more like custom-made, ensuring more added comfort. However, a few runners find these shoes very narrow in the forefoot section.

Weight:

The Endorphin Speed 3 is very light; in men’s size 10.5, it weighs 8.5 oz, being right at the top of the more minimal trainers in the daily trainer category right now. Being light certainly lends to a sort of performer-like feel, where the runner can really keep up high speeds without feeling bogged down or slowed.

Comparisons with other Brands: 

Saucony Endorphin Speed 3 vs Nike Vapor Fly 3:

The biggest reason people are absolutely loving the Nike Vapor Fly 3 is because this shoe is phenomenally light and super responsive. For the most part, all the same benefits come with the Speed 3-but at a more friendly price. That’s because the nylon plate here is much more conservative compared to the carbon plate used in the Vapor fly 3.

Saucony Endorphin Speed 3 vs Brooks Ghost 15:

Designed for comfort and support with long-distance runs in mind, or individuals needing a bit more stability for top-end experience, the Brooks Ghost 15 would be an outstanding choice. On the other hand, the Endorphin Speed 3 is a bit more on the racing side, in which it surely carries its motto: “speed” and “fast response.”

End Product:

Lightweight and Responsive: 

  • Ideal for workouts directed towards speed

Comfortable cushioning: 

  • Good energy return

Versatile:

  •  Suitable for everything from daily training to races

Cons:

  • Less stable than a few other models. Is not sufficient for extreme overpronators
  • Both men and women narrow fit might leave a couple of foot shapes high and dry
  • A number of users had some complaints regarding the comfort of the upper, such as under high-speed running

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Is Saucony Endorphin Speed 3 for long-distance running?

Saucony Endorphin Speed 3 is a long-distance running shoe, but it has made a shoe that can run fast and quick on the concrete for shorter distance

Is Saucony Endorphin Speed 3 the same size as the other running shoes?

So, the sizing is correct, though runners with wide feet may need to size up to fully enjoy the comfortable nature of the shoe.

Can you use the Saucony Endorphin Speed 3 for daily training?

The Saucony Endorphin Speed 3 is such a versatile shoe for day-to-day running and really has been in high demand, mainly by entrants looking for a light and very responsive shoe. Saucony Endorphin Speed: Heel-Toe Drop Comes Down to Nine Millimeters Is the increased platform, and thus increased cushion, too far removed from real functionality?

These shoes are very comfortable on stony trails and on smoother service sections of unpaved trails, which find that the grip is not as good on more uneven and looser surfaces.

Conclusion:

Saucony’s Endorphin Speed 3 is the absolute do-everything running shoe. This version is plush enough in comfort and speed to make one feel operational and acceptably padded even when not running proper cushioning. In other words, it’s for those who need an abundance of proper cushioning; it allows them to run their fastest in speedwork or races because all of those miles add up to having to run proper cushioning for all of the miles added onto training. This will be a good option.

 

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