How to Choose Running Shoes

Designed for up-tempo runs, these Saucony road-running shoes give you a snappy ride. Now in an REI Co-op-exclusive color, they are great for long training sessions and sprints to the finish.
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View all Saucony Women'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 |
Outsole | Rubber |
Vegan | Yes |
Weight (Pair) | 1 lb. 0.2 oz. |
Gender | Women's |
Sustainability | Contains recycled materials |
5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | |
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U.S. Women's | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 |
U.S. Men's | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | |||
UK | 3 | 3.5 | 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 |
EU | 35.5 | 36 | 37 | 37.5 | 38 | 38.5 | 39 | 40 | 40.5 | 41 | 42 | 42.5 | 43 | 44 | 44.5 |
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I’ve tried so many shoes searching for the perfect HYROX shoe for both training and race day, and this one finally checks all the boxes! It’s flexible enough for sled pushes, springy for jumping and running at faster speeds, and still comfortable at slower paces. Best of all, I’ve had no knee or joint pain like I usually feel with carbon-plated shoes—so it’s definitely beginner-friendly. The only downside (and why I took off one star) is that the tongue is way too short and the laces are too short for tying a runner’s knot. The size is true to size and the toe box is in the wider side so I don't recommend this if you have narrow feet.
Thanks for sharing your feedback Jane.
I recently bought these and have had a decent couple good quality sessions on them. Just note, if you like using the runners loop, these are literally impossible to use.
The endorphin speed five are perfect combination of lightweight for my factor as well as supportive for marathon training. I am currently pursuing. I love the color options, they are very unique. I find that the fit is right on target with my shoe size. Overall, these are phenomenal shoes! I highly recommend for faster, training sessions and distance running.
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I am using these for long runs and workouts and they have been perfect for that. There is a nice bounce. Very comfortable although they initially felt heavier than I thought they would. Really glad I bought these.
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Endorphin speed 5 - perfect intersection of pop, shape & weight. Fun to crank repeats, and smooth to cruise miles.
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Excellent shoe for running and lifting weights. Love my pair!
I am a religious user of the Endorphin speeds and purchased my first pair of the Endorphin Speed 5s a few months ago. After a week or 2 wearing them, I developed foot pain which turned out to be a stress fracture that took me out of training for my fall marathon. While I thought this shoe had potential, the geometry of the shoe seems pretty weird (at least for someone with high arches) and I’m pretty annoyed that a new shoe caused an injury that ruined my marathon season.
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I love the endorphin line and I always buy them. I was expecting the same or at least similar to the speed 4. These are much more stiff and the material is more race shoe material. That being said they do run a touch small, like a typical race shoe does. I bought these in my normal size and my toes are killing me after running in them. I would recommend half size up.
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Thiis shoe does not feel as responsive as all of the previous Endorphin Speed models. It also feels like a higher volume shoe - it's much looser than all previous models I've worn (same size). Not sure what they changed, but it feels clunky and big compared to all previous models (I've worn and loved all previous models). Bummer.
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I wish they had better color choices colors. Especially for women. I love the highlighter/neon yellow. We all don’t want just the pastels colors. If yall played with the color way more I think these would get sold out Also a slightly wider toe box would be nice to have too
Thank you for sharing your feedback Drea!