Saucony Endorphin Pro 2 Review (2021)
The Saucony Endorphin Pro is an elite shoe with a carbon plate. It offers a very responsive ride and firm cushioning ideal for the half marathon.
Consensus
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Technologies
Outsole
Carbon rubber: a very robust type of rubber that allows the shoe to better resist abrasion on the road. It thus allows the life of the shoe. The area under the heel is particularly prone to rapid damage as this is where most athletes strike the ground.
Midsole
The midsole features PWRRUN PB: thousands of granules of PEBA (or Pebax), a flexible, naturally responsive, low-density elastomer that is bonded together and wraps around the sole’s carbon plate propulsion. According to Saucony, this configuration is 20% lighter than conventional TPU materials.
SpeedRoll: A slim design that aims to make the midsole’s foam and carbon plate work efficiently to achieve fast propulsion with their smooth transition from heel to forefoot. One result of this configuration is a firm forefoot and a thick sole to facilitate the rocker effect.
Carbon plate is a technology that has been successful since 2020. It aims to make the ride more responsive and stable to go as fast as possible.
Upper
The engineered mesh upper provides an efficient foot lockdown while allowing good air circulation inside the shoe.
Formfit: an overlay system that aims to improve foot lockdown for better stability. Designed to replace ISOFIT, FORMFIT offers a firmer and more fitted foot lockdown. This system also has the advantage of improving the durability of the upper by giving it a better structure.
Facts
Technical Specs
| Terrain | Road |
| Pronation type | Neutral |
| Drop | 8 mm |
| Heel stack height | 36 mm |
| Forefoot stack height | 28 mm |
| Weight (men) | 213 g/7.5 oz |
| Weight (women) | 179 g/6.3 oz |
| Features | Rocker, Carbon plate, Vegan |
| Athletes | Molly Seidel |
| Release year | 2021 |
Cushioning
| Softness (1-5) | 2 – Firm |
| Bounce (1-5) | 5 – Very bouncy |
Technologies
| Outsole | Carbon rubber |
| Midsole | Carbon plate, PWRRUN PB, SPEEDROLL |
| Upper | FORMFIT, Engineered Mesh |
Use
| Speed | Moderate, fast |
| Distance | Short, mid, 5k, 10k, half marathon |
| Workout | Competition |
Reference: Saucony’s official website
Comparisons
Saucony Endorphin Pro
The Endorphin Pro 2 changes little compared to the first version. The upper is a little bit more spacious and the lockdown in the heel is better. For the rest, the sole and the ride feel are almost identical.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
This shoe runs true to size according to the reviews we have seen so far. So you can go with your normal size for road shoes. That said, the forefoot is a bit narrow and not suitable for all runners. So it’s best to try it on to be sure.
Yes, this model is a neutral running shoe (also called universal). Thus, it is intended for all athletes independently from your pronation. It does not have a specific correction to avoid overpronation. However, its fairly firm cushioning makes it fairly stable so it may be suitable even if you are an overpronator (check for yourself).
Yes, this model should be suitable for all weights with its thick sole (36 mm heel stack height) and its firm platform that does not sag under the weight of the runner.
This running shoe is primarily intended for fast sessions and medium distances because of its firm cushioning. It is possible to use it for a marathon (that’s what Saucony athletes like Molly Seidel do) but it’s better to test it on a few long runs first to be sure.
