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Offering a surefooted, snappy ride for up-tempo runs, the men's Saucony Endorphin Speed 5 Road-Running Shoes are equally capable during long, moderate training sessions and sprints to the finish.
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View all Saucony Men's Road-Running ShoesBest Use | Running |
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Running Shoe Support | Neutral |
Running Shoe Cushioning | Maximum Cushion |
Heel-to-Toe Drop (mm) | 8 |
Heel Stack Height (mm) | 36 |
Forefoot Stack Height (mm) | 28 |
Footwear Height | Ankle |
Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
Upper | High-strength polyester |
Lining | 78% recycled polyester/22% spandex yarn |
Midsole | PWRRUN PB foam |
Outsole | Rubber |
Vegan | Yes |
Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 1.8 oz. |
Gender | Men's |
Sustainability | Contains recycled materials |
7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 14 | 15 | |
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U.S. Men's | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
U.S. Women's | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 13.5 | 14.5 | |||
UK | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
EU | 40 | 40.5 | 41 | 42 | 42.5 | 43 | 44 | 44.5 | 45 | 46 | 46.5 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 |
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My baseline for this review is the Speed 4. After 80 miles, the ES5 feels firmer, which I don't mind. However, it seems to have lost some of the 'pop' I enjoyed in the previous version. While I can still get a good leg turnover, I just feels a little sluggish. This isn't a dealbreaker; it's still a very solid shoe, though it feels slightly less like an all-around trainer. The upper is 100% improved, and I find the toe box fits better. For me the dream shoe would be the new upper on the old midsole.
I really liked the Speed 2, 3 and 4. They were flexible and felt fast. I could slip them on and they fit my feet well. The 5 is certainly different. It's a good shoe but feels stiff and ridged. The 2, 3 and 4 felt lite. This feels clunky, heavier. It doesn't fit my foot as well as the previous shoes and it's certainly more difficult to get through the gait cycle. I can't say I really notice any benefits with the change in the nylon plate. It's not a bad shoe; if you like it, enjoy it. Speaking for myself, I'll have to find something else.
My baseline for this review is the Speed 4. After 80 miles, the ES5 feels firmer, which I don't mind. However, it seems to have lost some of the 'pop' I enjoyed in the previous version. While I can still get a good leg turnover, I just feels a little sluggish. This isn't a dealbreaker; it's still a very solid shoe, though it feels slightly less like an all-around trainer. The upper is 100% improved, and I find the toe box fits better. For me the dream shoe would be the new upper on the old midsole.
Thanks for sharing your feedback!
I have owned 3, 4 and now speed 5. They have all been great including the new ones. On the 5s the outsole at the heels looks a little thicker which was a problem for me on the 4s. But the laces are very short. They measure 39" and I can barely tie the shoes. Maybe the laces and upper will give a little over time but for now this is going to bum me out every time I use them.
I loved the springiness of V3 which was lost in V4 but V5 gets back to it and keeps everything else about the model I fell in love with in the first place.
Thanks for the awesome 5-stars!