Saucony Endorphin Elite 3

Saucony Endorphin Elite 3 review: what runners say

Fit

Generous fit for a race shoe: wide toebox in both width and height. Universal consensus to stay with your normal size.

Feel

Extreme cushioning with highly compressive IncrediRun foam; soft and bouncy ride, better suited to marathon paces than 5K–10K speeds. Some runners report a feeling of excessive give at faster paces, almost mushy.

Durability

No precise mileage data for the V3; on the V2 with the same foam a tester reports over 100 miles without degradation. The outsole rubber covers the main impact zones but is thin; possible edge separation over time.

Best for

Marathoners seeking maximum comfort and impact protection. Ideal for midfoot strikers on flat, even surfaces. Not recommended for overpronators or shorter distances where snap response is needed.

Weak points

Above-average weight for a race shoe (approximately 216–221 g in the tested sample). Stability still limited despite improvements over the V2; some find the ride too soft at faster paces.

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